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I installed this processor in my X58 EVGA Classified using the Westmere solder mods (two solder locations). This was an upgrade from my i7-920. With this chip I saw a huge performance improvement. I also put a Noctua NH-D14 cooler on this for some overclocking headroom. I was able to overclock to 4.0 GHz on the stock voltage. I was able to overclock to 4.5 GHz with the max 1.35volts, but the thermals were too high under load; especially for a render farm machine which will be seeing full load 24/7. With the 4.0GHz overclock, some benchmarking software is states equivalent performance to a stock i7-7700K (no overclock applied); this isn't bad considering the age of the X5690 processor. I also fully acknowledge that the X5690 is a six-core CPU while the i7-7700K is a quad-core; so there is no substitute for the latest and greatest technology. I would say the X5690 is a great purchase for someone wanting the absolute best performance for their old X58 platform. The X5690, at $100, may not be the best performance per cost as some of the other used Xeons in the family, but if you want the absolute best CPU ever made for the X58 socket, this is where your money should go.Read full review
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I upgraded from an i7 920 clocked at 3.6GHz an it was seriously bottlenecking my RX 480. Now with the xeon x5690 clocked at 4.7GHz I get double the fps in every game especially mmos like WoW.
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As promised, a matching pair of clean X5690 CPUs in perfect condition. I have installed them in a MacPro 5,1 Mid-2010 and they appear to be running as expected! Considering new ones were MSRP of over USD$1600 back when they were released, these are a bargain upgrade.
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This was a great upgrade for my system. It was easy to install and has performed excellently.
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Extremely worthwhile upgrade. But, one should make sure to have the correct hex wrench before attempting to do this upgrade. Nothing but the correct size will do the trick. Also, do the research and know how to approach the upgrade.
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