Intel Core i7-3820 LGA2011 Processor Gets Listed, Still Not Available

Intel Sandy Bridge-E may be a duo this time, having only two processors (the Core i7-3960X and i7-3930K hexa-cores) to choose from, but early next year it will turn into a trio through the release of the Core i7-3820. This new model is the cheapest in the Sandy Bridge-E family and has begun to become available for pre-order around the world.

ASUS Dual-Socket LGA2011 Motherboard Pictured

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At CES, ASUS showed off its latest workstation motherboard designed for 2P socket LGA2011 Sandy Bridge-EP eight-core processors, the Z9PE-D8-WS. By the looks of it, it might not be having the voltage-delivery muscle of EVGA's SR3, but it is filled to the brim with connectivity. Each socket is powered by a 14-phase Digi+ II VRM, there are numerous other power domains. The board draws power from a 24-pin ATX connector, two 8-pin EPS connectors, and a 4-pin Molex.

HD 7970: Bulldozer vs. Sandy Bridge vs. Nehalem

Just one week ago AMD released their new Radeon HD 7970 graphics cards which introduced a new shader architecture and a new manufacturing process. The company's new flagship is the fastest single GPU graphics card in the world, and reviews across the Internet were generally favourable. Today, we test the Radeon HD 7970's CPU scaling, pitting AMD's recently released Bulldozer-based FX-8150 CPU against two formidable Intel opponents.

Acer Predator G5910 Latest PC Gamer Intel with P67 Chipset & Sandy Bridge

Acer has launched a new desktop for gaming enthusiasts that first marketed in the UK. Acer Predator G5910 combines the Intel P67 chipset and supports the Core i7 CPU or i5 with Sandy Bridge in the new design. This PC also supports two hot swap hard drive bays.

Intel X79 Chipset Support for LGA2011 & LGA1366 CPU

Although construction of the latest X79 chipset has not been completed, Intel seems to have to think further ahead in making the Core logic that is capable of supporting high-end processors from both new and old generations.
Every time a new core logic designed, despite the differences that exist between Intel and Advanced Micro Devices, it seems both are equally committed to continue supporting the kinds of chips that advance existing or old.

Intel Pentium G620 Processor Review

The Intel Pentium G620 one of the desktop processors in the Sandy Bridge line of processors, that will launch in second quarter of 2011. While the G620T is the low power 35 Watt processor, the G620 is 65 Watts TDP part and has obviously higher clock frequency. Here are some of the scant information available about the Intel G620
- Two cores
- 2.6 GHz operating frequency
- Integrated DDR3 Memory Controller
- 3 MB L3 Cache
- Integrated Graphics
- 65 Watts TDP
- LGA1155 Socket
- DMI But for communication to chipset

We know, for sure that Sandy Bridge processors will bring bring noticeable performance improvement with its Integrated Graphics. This translate into the fact that most desktops based upon the Intel Pentium G620 may not have an external graphics at all. The inbuilt graphics in the G620 will be sufficient even for decent gaming performance. This should simplify the motherboard design and help reduce the overall motherboard and system cost in long run.