[Hooch Tan]

http://www.maximumpc.com/article/fe...MC-R3A917316679

"If you’ve tried to research the differences between Intel’s top-end Core i7-965 Extreme Edition and the midrange 940 and budget 920 parts, you’re probably as confused as us. And we even have direct access to Intel. But the technical differences between these parts are enormously important for system builders when you consider the price disparity -- $1000 for a Core i7-965 compared to under $300 for a Core i7-920."

According to correspondence between MaximumPC and Intel, the Core i7 920 and 940 can be boosted more than originally planned.  At their base configurations, the 920 and 940 already provide an increidble amount of horsepower, but with the added features of having an unlocked QPI and memory multipliers, the Core i7 series stands to be a solid value and those dreams of using a Phenom II for me are quickly dismissed.  I hope Intel doesn't change their mind, as I know what I'll be getting come next upgrade.  For those of you with a Core i7 920 or 940, are you anxious to see how far you can take it?

[Hooch Tan]

http://www.maximumpc.com/article/fe...MC-R3A917316679

"If you’ve tried to research the differences between Intel’s top-end Core i7-965 Extreme Edition and the midrange 940 and budget 920 parts, you’re probably as confused as us. And we even have direct access to Intel. But the technical differences between these parts are enormously important for system builders when you consider the price disparity -- $1000 for a Core i7-965 compared to under $300 for a Core i7-920."

According to correspondence between MaximumPC and Intel, the Core i7 920 and 940 can be boosted more than originally planned.  At their base configurations, the 920 and 940 already provide an increidble amount of horsepower, but with the added features of having an unlocked QPI and memory multipliers, the Core i7 series stands to be a solid value and those dreams of using a Phenom II for me are quickly dismissed.  I hope Intel doesn't change their mind, as I know what I'll be getting come next upgrade.  For those of you with a Core i7 920 or 940, are you anxious to see how far you can take it?