"max turbo frequency" is automatic and part of the chip specification - if there's power and thermal room, these chips can actually run over the base stock speed. It's not overclocking--like I said, it's part of the specification. The fewer cores that are active, the higher the turbo can go. In the case of the 3570K, it runs a base speed of 3.4GHz, but it can boost to up to 3.8GHz if only 1-2 cores are being used and there's thermal headroom between the current temperature and the Intel-specified temperature threshold.
Unless you intentionally disable it, this "Turbo" functionality is automatically enabled. There's no good reason to disable it--it's part of what you're paying for when you buy the chip. Most of the Asus LGA1155 lineup does indeed use Intel NICs, but the P8Z77-V LK doesn't. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of DSinc Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 7:15 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [H] Ivy Bridge Processor? Greg, Checking lots of stuff. NO. I do not have a 'local' Micro-Center. There may be one in Hot-Lanta, or, KnoxvilleTN, or, Nashville, TN. All are ~2hours away. RealTek nics? I read that all Asus P8Z77-* boards are now Intel powered. Hmm. Have spent hours on the Intel site doing 'compares' of the Core i5 series processors listed. Question: Can you, maybe, decode the definition of Intel's use of "Clock Speed?" I understand the Intel definition of "Max Turbo Freq." I will never plan to go there actively. Whatever the 'defaultclock speed' is will be how I order and expect to use the processor. I will let Intel/Asus decide what this 'speed' may be. Getting itchy to order 3x Core i5-3570K processors. Thanks, Duncan On 10/27/2012 13:14, Greg Sevart wrote: > Do you have a Micro-Center around? I just picked up an i5-3570K for $169, > plus they have a promotion for an additional $50 combo credit when purchased > with Z77 motherboards. I picked up a Asus P8Z77-V LK. Didn't look at the > specs on the board much; I primarily just needed 3 PCIe x16 slots and the > Realtek NIC is fine because I'm using a PCIe 10Gbit NIC anyway. That's $244 > total. I'll pay with the platform for a bit, then it'll probably replace the > 2500K+P67 in my HTPC. > > Also got an AMD FX 8350 to test with--at my brother's urging. > > Really, though, any of those i5's would be fine. They're all quite > tremendous upgrades from the C2D. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of DSinc > Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2012 11:11 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [H] Ivy Bridge Processor? > > Greg, > Thanks. Amazed how complicated/segregated these cpus are. > > Spending Saturday at the Intel site checking out: > i5-3570, i5-3550, i5-3470, i5-3450, i5-3300 > > Thoughts? > > Spent 2 hours looking at Asus and Intel Z77 m/b's. So confusing! > How does anyone remember all these specs and features???? > Duncan > > On 10/26/2012 19:41, Greg Sevart wrote: >> K - Unlocked, allows for easy overclocking. >> S - Low power - Usually a lower clock speed and/or binned at the factory > to >> run the rated speed at a lower voltage, reducing power draw >> T - Lower power - Same as above, just, err....more >> P - Does not include any on-chip graphics, requiring you to use a third >> party video card (all other i5's have a GPU built in if you wish to use it > - >> you don't have to, but it's available) >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] >> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of DSinc >> Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 6:18 PM >> To: HWG >> Subject: [H] Ivy Bridge Processor? >> >> Can anyone define whatthe 'K', 'P', or 'S' in the Intel I5 processor m/n >> indicates? >> >> I am getting ready to buy 3 new Core I5 cpus. Should I be living on the >> Intel >> website now? >> Thanks, >> Duncan >> >> >> >> > > >
