You have to buy your own i7 processor right?
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Yes you have to buy your processor separately. Check the list of compatible processors on the asus website.
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The socket type for the Asus Maximus board requires a processor that is of the LGA 1150. This can be an I7/I5/I3, just as long as it is of the LGA 1150 socket type. Some deals can be a bundled deal where you can purchase the processor and motherboard at the same time. However, if this is not a bundled deal, you will be required to purchase a processor that matches the 1150 socket type separately.
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If you get the i7 and load it up with RAM it might be OK. However, if you have some huge files, you might need something with many more cores and a lot more RAM, like a Mac Pro.
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no, you need this type of processor:Dell Inspiron 1521PROCESSOR / CHIPSETCPU AMD Sempron 3600+Chipset AMD M690Thttp://www.cnet.com/products/dell-inspiron-1520/specs/
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Its the same processor, it goes from 1.7ghz to 2.7ghz when it needs to, depending on what you are doing.
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Has anyone had any luck hearing when or if the i7 version will be available?
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The motherboard does NOT come with a CPU. If you go to the Gigabyte Website for this model, there is a link to a list of Intel CPU's that are supported. For me I used the I7-3550 3GHz Quad Core. Hope this helps.
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Is not an i7, but is good enoughWindows 7 rate this cpu with 7.6 over 7.9However it's better than an amd solution
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No just hyper threading on I7 not worth extra money unless you do 3d disign or other intensive apps if it's just basics and gaming go with I5 the I7 will only improve fps by like 3-5 on games
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No. This motherboard has a LGA 1155 socket and the processor you want requires a LGA 1150 socket.
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It's good that you asked. From the box it says the requirements are based on a 3.2 GHz processor. I took pictures of the requirements section from the box mine came in. I'll upload them when I get to my pc.
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with THIS processor you need one with or u can get one with integrated graphics
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this i7 processor supports up to 64g so yes you can unless your OS does not allow you to make use of that much.
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We are glad that you are interested with this item. Upon checking, this model can support Core i7 Processors. Thank you for contacting us.
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The notebook that i buyed is a Core i7, yo can see the Part Num or Manufacturer Part Num for validate the complete configuration.
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It can be ordered in either i5 or i7 configuration, but upgrades of either the processor or memory are not possible due to packaging constraints
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No, you only need an LGA 1155 processor (core i3, i5, or i7). Some memory and a hard drive (I prefer an SSD. The audio and video are on the motherboard. If you need higher performance video and audio you can add a card, but ensure that the video card is a "low power" card. This was the best and most stable build I've built. Great motherboard.
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Yes. This is a full blown Windows computer. You can do anything the processor grade allows. The lower grade processor model processor might be best for demanding applications (depending on what "all my academic stuff" means), but any of these will do the basic stuff you mention. The i7 version I have handles my demanding work applications (translation memory, voice recognition, etc. running simultaneously).