http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=50703693

Yes, Intel uses cheapo thermal interface material aka TIM which has a horrible heat conductivity between die and integrated heatspreader aka IHS.

Die density or vast amount of components being packed in a smaller die size is another culprit. This has admitted by Intel themselves and it looks like there's no action taken by Intel uptil now

yeah i also got roughly 10C drop when replacing TIM and running chip topless (w/o IHS) my 3770K is now benchable at 5GHz. Although it's hotter than SB, IB saves power, faster and has extra features over the SB.

When they claimed 15w off means this apply for both idle and load states. But hey who cares about idle shit.

after seeing your comment about 4/6/8 core proc..... im pretty sure you are yet another keyboard warrior that does not know a thing

just to let you know smth....i hav a i7 3770k on my hand now....its running on all core and its 100%.

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Intel_Soc...1155/P8Z77V_LK/
The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe x1_2 slot. The default setting is x2 mode.

2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8) *3
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode, black) *4
2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
2 x PCI

ARTIC MX-4 is gooding.
or cheaper NT-H1.

yes better take Artic MX-4..is good product for thermal paste...

Is there anyway to get hands on stock intel thermal paste? Because as I've read, for stock cooler, stock thermal paste is the best.
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Int...d-Review/1273/4

And how much is MX-4?

RM35 for c-zone. IINM

Hi, I hope that some sifu here can shed some light on my confusion I have.

Currently Im using i7 1st gen (860). Im a heavy gamers, and I think my current proc and mobo are bottlenecking my PC. So i was thinking upgrading my PC, when it come to processor, Intel i7 3770 and 3770K I have confusion.

I know that 3770K can OC more, but I dont usually OC my hardware (it just dont worth sacrificing my hardware lifespan for OC) it has less security (No intel TXT, Intel VT-d, Intel vPro). TBH I dont know if these Intel TXT, VT-d, vPro actually works for me. I do like more security on my PC to prevent intrusion. I dont like format my PC often, coz every time I format it took very loooooong time to install all things back.

My question is

1. Does the 3770k worth sacrificing the security for  speed?
2. Does this Intel TXT, vPro, VT-d, Intel SIPP really help boosting security on home PC?

IN my own opinion, I put security over speed, by buying a high end processor you already realise that the speed is more than enough for any games and software. That is what I think, what will you guys think if you guys are in my shoe??

Intel stock is better than other aftermark thermal paste ???

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Added on October 8, 2012, 12:35 amI have another question on 3570k vs 3770k
When comes to video encoding or running software which required HT , how much does  3570k need to be OC to achieve or par with 3770k stock speed ?
When I meant , 3570k OC  -> ? Ghz = 3770k Stock

Thanks