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Intel Broadwell-E CPUs Officially Discontinued
With the introduction of Intel‘s Core X-series a few months ago, it is inevitable that the Broadwell-E is put to pasture out early. The Core X-series flagship processors include Skylake-X and Kaby Lake-X CPUs on the new LGA2066 aka Socket R4. Intel also introduced a new X299 chipset, upgrading from…
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MSI Release X99A Workstation Motherboard
MSI has just announced the latest addition to its X99 portfolio, the mighty X99A WORKSTATION. Dedicated towards users demanding perfect stability & performance for optimal productivity while in search of a wide variety in connectivity & storage options, the new X99A WORKSTATION is sure to impress. Built from the ground…
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Intel Core i7-6950X Broadwell-E Processor Review
Introduction Intel has been dominating the HEDT market for a considerable amount of time as prosumers’ hefty multi-threaded workloads require additional cores which the mainstream platform cannot accommodate. The company’s long-term strategy appears to revolve around the idea that 4-cores, 8-threads is ample for enthusiasts and anyone yearning for 6,…
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ASUS STRIX X99 Gaming Broadwell-E Motherboard Review
Introduction, Specifications and Packaging The X99 platform was recently refreshed with Intel’s Broadwell-E range of processors designed to offer content creators and professionals working with multi-threaded workloads the absolute best performance. Those with deep pockets now have the opportunity to deploy the world’s first 10-core processor outside of the Xeon family.…
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Overclockers UK Unleashes The Ridiculously Powerful 8Pack OrionX
Overclockers UK offers a magnificent range of pre-configured system builds which cater towards users with contrasting budgets. In the higher end market, the company has been constantly innovating and focusing on custom-loop designs which feature the highest quality of workmanship. If you require the ultimate dream system, then the 8Pack…
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Gigabyte Previews X99 Motherboards Ahead of Computex
With Broadwell-E almost upon us, motherboard vendors have been busy getting ready. While Broadwell-E will be compatible with current X99 LG A 2011-3 motherboards, the new CPUs give a reason for current users to do a full upgrade. The new boards will also feature updated IO and should be improved. Gigabyte has…
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MSI Teases X99A XPOWER Gaming Titanium
Not one to be left behind, MSI is making sure they’re ready for Broadwell-E. Set to arrive shortly, the new CPU lineup brings the first consumer deca-core CPU in the form of the i7 6950X. To supplement current X99 LGA 2011-3 motherboards, MSI has already released the X99A GODLIKE GAMING CARBON. For…
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ASUS X99-A II (LGA2011-3) Motherboard Review
Introduction, Specifications and Packaging The X99 platform is primarily designed for professionals using complex multi-threaded applications and require a great deal of processing power. As a result, motherboard vendors haven’t really offered a huge range and decided to focus their efforts on the mainstream Z170 chipset. While there are a few…
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ASUS’ New X99 Motherboard Range is Worth Checking Out
ASUS’ existing X99 range is designed to offer exceptionally reliable power delivery, good overclocking headroom and a host of other innovative features. Unfortunately, the X99 platform has been overlooked for some time by a number of manufacturers as they focused on Skylake and awaited the development of Broadwell-E. While we…
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MSI Teases Luscious X99 Gaming Pro Carbon Motherboard
MSI has created some of the most spectacular motherboard designs of late as demonstrated by the stunning X99A GODLIKE GAMING CARBON. Not only that, their Mystic Light technology adds vibrant colours and contributes to the motherboard’s truly unique appearance. Of course, the current X99 offerings are becoming slightly old and…
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Intel Broadwell-E Core i7-6850K Benchmarks Leaked
With Broadwell-E listings and CPUs popping up left and right, benchmarks would inevitably leak out. For the last week, Broadwell-E engineering samples have been selling on eBay and it seems that one fellow has managed to run some tests for the i7 6850K. The Core i7 6850K is hexacore Broadwell-E…
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Guess How Much The 10 Core i7-6950X Engineering Sample Sold For on eBay?
Everytime there is a major product launch, samples inevitably get leaked. Sometimes, these engineering samples are from disreputable sources but a large portion come straight from the factory. For those who are able to get their hands on one, they join a select club of those able to test the…
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First 10-Core Broadwell-E CPU Appears on eBay
Intel’s upcoming architecture codenamed Broadwell-E is designed to replace the current offerings on the 2011-v3 socket and provides extra processing power to professionals using heavy multi-threaded workloads. The X99 platform’s top-tier CPU is the 5960X sporting 8-cores and 16-threads. According to numerous insider reports, this will be replaced by the…
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High-End Intel Broadwell-E Processors Listed and Priced
With the official release nearly upon us, Intel’s Broadwell-E CPUs have started popping up everywhere. First, we had all of the various motherboard vendors announce support for the new Broadwell-E CPUs for their X99 motherboards. Next, Intel even leaked the chips on their driver website, confirming the rumoured specifications. Now, we…
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