The price is reasonable at $33 with shipping included.
The price is reasonable at $33 with shipping included.
With Intel, you need to verify thoroughly since they provide the official OEM boards. If an item isn't included in their compatibility lists, it's likely it won't work.
The CPU is operating smoothly, compatibility verified. It's been running continuously for 24 hours so far. Performance stands at 146x22=3.2Ghz base with a 3.5Ghz boost across four cores. No issues detected on this board without voltage adjustments.
I finally rearranged all my components and put this into the test bench with the Win7 disk. When I launched HWinFO64, it showed some unrealistic power usage numbers—185A and 230W at normal speeds. That doesn’t match what Intel lists for a processor rated at 95W under similar conditions. For a chip designed by Intel at 95W, especially one running at 55-60°C with a Hyper 212 cooler and upgraded fan and paste, the temperatures I observed were comparable to those of a Haswell CPU that was around 80W. Since I overclocked my i5 4590S to 540 CBR15 and got the same result, it seems these early Core i chips aren’t performing well anymore. I’m planning to try lowering the voltage first to check efficiency, then maybe return to overclocking for fun.
I've assembled everything required for the build and I'm planning to experiment with the system for fun. It's submerged in my retro Koolance setup on a custom water block mount. I'm seeking some advice. Is this CPU soldered or does it have thermal interface material? I'm getting mixed messages online, so I'm unsure whether to attempt a liquid metal coating and re-sealing or just run bare if it's soldered. It seems unlikely the component will reach 90-95°C with water cooling right away when running at 4GHz, which suggests there might be a heat management problem.