TODAY ONLY - SANDYBRIDGE CPUs

NathWraith · 29 Jan 2011 at 09:04

Today we have the brand new Intel Sandybridge Socket 1155 CPUs, the i5 2500K and i7 2600K on offer. Unlock the true performance of Intel Sandybridge with a K Edition unlocked CPU. With superior graphics and overclocking potential these really cannot be missed.

Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - OEM @ £171.59 inc VAT

Intel's new Sandybridge based CPU's is a complete new refresh that requires new socket LGA1155 mainboards. This new platform uses less power and has vastly superior integrated graphics. The HD2000 graphics is capable of all multimedia task featuring DirectX 10.1 runtime making them ideal for gamers too. The K series edition processors are unlocked on the multiplier allowing overclocking and also feature HD3000 onboard graphics which feature twice the horsepower of the HD2000 making them ideal for gamers and have support for 3D Gaming. The new Sandybridge K series processors also feature immense overclocking as well.

- Unlocked Multiplier
- Lithography Process: 32 nm
- Cores: 4
- Threads: 4
- Frequency: 3.30 GHz (Turbo Mode 3.70GHz)
- Integrated HD 3000 (12 EUs) Graphics
- Integrated Graphics Frequency: 850MHz (1100MHz Turbo)
- Cache: 6 MB shared L3
- Memory Controller: Dual channel DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600 MHz
- TDP: 95W
- Socket: LGA1155
- Compatible with Socket 1156 heatsinks
- 1yr Warranty

***OVERCLOCKING GUIDELINES***

- Do not exceed 1.35-1.38v core voltage, doing so could limit lifespan of the CPU
- Do not overclock with BCLK, again doing so could limit lifespan of the CPU
- Recommended memory voltage is 1.50v, so make sure to run your memory at 1.50v, higher could limit lifespan of the CPU
- These recommendations come from OcUK and Intel, your warranty is un-affected but we highly recommend you adhere to the above to make sure your CPU lifespan is un-affected
- All Sandybridge CPU's worldwide should be run at the above or lower voltages, no higher!

Was £187.99 Inc. VAT

Only £171.59 inc VAT.

ORDER NOW

Intel Core i7-2600K 3.40GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - OEM @ £241.98 inc VAT

Intel's new Sandybridge based CPU's is a complete new refresh that requires new socket LGA1155 mainboards. This new platform uses less power and has vastly superior integrated graphics. The HD2000 graphics is capable of all multimedia task featuring DirectX 10.1 runtime making them ideal for gamers too. The K series edition processors are unlocked on the multiplier allowing overclocking and also feature HD3000 onboard graphics which feature twice the horsepower of the HD2000 making them ideal for gamers and have support for 3D Gaming. The new Sandybridge K series processors also feature immense overclocking as well.

- Lithography Process: 32 nm
- Cores: 4
- Threads: 8
- Frequency: 3.40 GHz (Turbo Mode 3.80GHz)
- Integrated HD 3000 (12 EUs) Graphics
- Integrated Graphics Frequency: 850MHz (1350MHz Turbo)
- Cache: 8 MB shared L3
- Memory Controller: Dual channel DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600 MHz
- TDP: 95W
- Socket: LGA1155
- Compatible with Socket 1156 heatsinks
- 1yr Warranty

***OVERCLOCKING GUIDELINES***

- Do not exceed 1.35-1.38v core voltage, doing so could limit lifespan of the CPU
- Do not overclock with BCLK, again doing so could limit lifespan of the CPU
- Recommended memory voltage is 1.50v, so make sure to run your memory at 1.50v, higher could limit lifespan of the CPU
- These recommendations come from OcUK and Intel, your warranty is un-affected but we highly recommend you adhere to the above to make sure your CPU lifespan is un-affected
- All Sandybridge CPU's worldwide should be run at the above or lower voltages, no higher!

Was £261.99 Inc. VAT

Only £241.98 inc VAT.

ORDER NOW

Andrew Moore · 29 Jan 2011 at 11:13

I'm getting more and more tempted as each day passes now.. Nice prices !

broona · 29 Jan 2011 at 12:19

Andrew Moore said:
I'm getting more and more tempted as each day passes now.. Nice prices !

Yeah, me too, itchy credit card finger, lol!

chaparral · 29 Jan 2011 at 15:11

Am sure you guys wait for me to order my stuff and then a week later drop all the prices

Shetlander · 29 Jan 2011 at 18:30

chaparral said:
Am sure you guys wait for me to order my stuff and then a week later drop all the prices

Ditto, Its happened to me too with a few things like the Asus P8P67 Deluxe. Day after I bought it it went down by about £18.

paz45 · 29 Jan 2011 at 20:17

Very tempting prices

seekdestroy · 29 Jan 2011 at 20:57

Extremely tempting! Stop it OcUK!! I must not use my student loan on new PC!!! lol

I will wait till next chunk comes through at May, but it's going to be hard waiting with all these price drops!

Mr Krugga · 29 Jan 2011 at 23:54

I told you the price would drop within a few weeks since launch. It wasn't that hard to figure out when you record exchange rates and know RRP in $.

bulldog147 · 30 Jan 2011 at 00:10

Still got £3,800 myself but not very tempting to get it lol

Wires · 30 Jan 2011 at 10:19

Mr Krugga said:
I told you the price would drop within a few weeks since launch. It wasn't that hard to figure out when you record exchange rates and know RRP in $.

Its a daily deal so price is only like that for 1 day at the moment. plus they are OEM cpu the price has gone up since release but they will come down eventually.

Nice prices tempting to go for the i7

cactusweasel · 30 Jan 2011 at 15:22

Is sandybridge better than an i7 930?

Surveyor · 30 Jan 2011 at 16:01

Mr Krugga said:
I told you the price would drop within a few weeks since launch. It wasn't that hard to figure out when you record exchange rates and know RRP in $.

The prices haven't dropped.

The retail 2500K and 2600K are priced no cheaper than at launch. They've gone up in price and come back down again but are not cheaper.

These are cheaper because they're OEM with no heatsink and only 1 year warranty.

VaderDSL · 30 Jan 2011 at 16:37

So should I upgrade from a 920 to a sandybridge setup?

Nope

Socket 2011 X68 maybe but definitely not 1155.

tuomoy · 30 Jan 2011 at 19:06

I would love to go for one of these but keep wondering if there is a difference between OEM and retail in terms of overclockability. Also, retail version includes the cooler.

CM-Sniper · 30 Jan 2011 at 19:32

tuomoy said:
I would love to go for one of these but keep wondering if there is a difference between OEM and retail in terms of overclockability. Also, retail version includes the cooler.

The same cooler is only £1 on OCUK, biggest difference is the warranty.

But, you made me do it. I told myself to resist, but couldnt and now Im £320 out of pocket with the guts of my new build on their way

tuomoy · 31 Jan 2011 at 02:21

That's a good point. It's the 1 year for OEM vs a 3 year warranty for retail that makes the biggest difference.

tuomoy · 31 Jan 2011 at 11:53

Retail i5 2500k with 3 year warranty on special today :-)

Sarngate · 31 Jan 2011 at 19:40

Are these not affected by the global return of Sandy Bridge CPU's ?

VaderDSL · 31 Jan 2011 at 19:43

Sarngate said:
Are these not affected by the global return of Sandy Bridge CPU's ?

You'll note in all press releases and discussions the CPUs are perfectly fine. It's the Cougar Point chipset present on the H67 and P67 motherboards that is the issue.