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Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition

Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition

The competition doesn't stand a chance when your PC is powered by the Intel® Core™ i7 processor Extreme Edition and its smart performance for extreme gaming. With the widest array of performance-enhancing features in Intel's new family of processors, you can reach unprecedented speeds that will have you dominating the gaming world.

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2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor

Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Unlocked

Whether it's HD or 3D, multitasking or multimedia, this processor can handle it all. Its top-of-the-line adaptable speed and responsiveness make the Intel® Core™ i7 processor the ideal choice for smart performance at its best.

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2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processor

Intel® Core™ i5 Processor Unlocked

Intel® Core™ i5 processor-based PC delivers more performance automatically and includes everything you need to enjoy popular games–all built in to provide an experience that's up to 1.8x better.1 That's visibly smart performance with a boost.

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Overclocking Unlocked Processors

Overclocking Unlocked Processors

With the Intel® Core™ i7-2600K and the Intel® Core™ i5-2500K unlocked2 processors,3 Intel brings more stability and flexibility to the mainstream. Now, users can change the core multiplier–as if it were an additional “knob” to turn–allowing for more flexible overclocking. The improved stability happens because less voltage is required when you’re overclocking just the cores. In the past, you had to use the base clock for overclocking, requiring large voltage increases, and creating instability in the rest of the processor. But not anymore. For flexible overclocking, the sky is now the limit!

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1. Built-in visual features are not enabled on all PCs and optimized software may be required. Check with your system manufacturer. Learn more at www.intel.com/go/biv.


2. WARNING: Altering clock frequency and/or voltage may: (i) reduce system stability and useful life of the system and processor; (ii) cause the processor and other system components to fail; (iii) cause reductions in system performance; (iv) cause additional heat or other damage; and (v) affect system data integrity. Intel has not tested, and does not warranty, the operation of the processor beyond its specifications. Intel assumes no responsibility that the processor, including if used with altered clock frequencies and/or voltages, will be fit for any particular purpose. For more information, visit www.intel.com/consumer/game/gaming-power.htm.


3. A motherboard based on an Intel® P67 Express Chipset is required to take advantage of the overclocking capabilities of the Intel® Core™ i7-2600K and i5-2500K processors. Access to built-in visuals will not be available with the Intel® P67 Express Chipset.