Intel's Core i7 CPUs to Deliver Overclocking Potential

Leading chip manufacturer Intel is expected to finally unveil its highly anticipated Nehalem-based CPUs sometime in November and, as we are getting closer to the release date, more details on the company's next-generation Core i7 models emerge. It appears that the Santa Clara-based chip maker has at least one ace up its sleeve, which will most certainly boost sales of most of the upcoming Core i7 chips.

 

It is generally believed that the new Nehalem-based Core i7 processors will deliver an unprecedented level of performance, which will most certainly please gaming users, who will probably be the first to benefit from Intel's upcoming CPUs. That is because most gaming applications are known for being very demanding as far as computer resources go, which is why gaming rigs are generally built using the latest in hardware technology. Even so, some users don't settle for the standard configuration and take the system's settings to the limit.

 

Essentially, this is about overclocking the computer's settings and as it turns out, Intel's upcoming Core i7 CPUs will come with an impressive overclocking potential. And this will go for all of the company's initial models, not only for the high-end, high-priced Core i7 965 Extreme Edition. Both Core i7 940 and 920 CPUs will be delivered with "unlocked" memory controllers, which will enable users to change the memory multiplier and run the frequency above the stock 800/1066MHz.

 

According to previous rumors, Intel initially wanted only its Extreme Edition chip to provide an impressive overclocking potential. However, it now seems that the company has had a change of heart and decided to enable all of its initial Nehalem-based processors to allow users access to their overclocking capabilities.

 

We are not yet sure what to think about Intel's next-generation CPUs, but we should soon find out what they are capable of. It's likely that there are going to be a bunch of reviews, at the official launch, in November.