illkid Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I need help deciding whether i should get an INTEL Core i7-860 (BX80605I7860) or INTEL Core i7-920 (AT80601000741AA) . im aiming at a SL Retail install. i7 860 or 920? any experts in here? p.s. i am going to use it with a Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD5 Motherboard Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/191664-help-me-make-a-decision-i7/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomCom Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 You can't use an EX58-UD5 with Core i7-860, it won't fit since since it's not the same socket. The latter is designed for LGA1156 paired with P55 motherboards. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/191664-help-me-make-a-decision-i7/#findComment-1296357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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