Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition officially announced for 4K gaming and 4K video or VR content creation

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Intel announced their most powerful desktop processor yet with the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition processors. Taking the top spot from Intel's current unlocked 'K' processors, these new "X" processors include the Intel 6950X / 6900K / 6850K / 6800K with up to 10 processors (8-core and 6-core options are also available) running off of an LGA 2011-v3 socket and 14nm fabrication processes.

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Priced up to RM7110, the new processors are designed for extreme overclocking, 4K gaming, 4K video content creation and VR content creation. Focusing on Mega-tasking, the processors are based on Broadwell-E and utilize Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, the LGA 2011-v3 socket, 14nm Tri-gate 3D transistors and the Intel X99 Chipset. No Malaysia release dates yet, but they should be available in Malaysia soon if not already.

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