Buying Intel I7-3770T

[lumpearl]

Just trying to find out how I can get my hands on Intel I7-3770T processor. I am trying to build a low voltage HTPC with a little bit of power. I feel like this is the prefect processor. I am having a problem finding a legit retail to purchase the CPU from. Please help.

 

[ShintaiDK]

A 3770K will use about the same power in the same timeframe. But I would get a smaller version instead of just HTPC.

The T version main benefit is that it wont go beyond 45W TDP. But the baseclock is also 2.5Ghz instead of 3.5Ghz. T versions are mainly used when your cooling solution cant handle more than 45W.

 

[Yuriman]

I believe the T model CPUs use the same voltage tables as the rest, the only difference is the TDP and turbo multipliers. You can get the same thing out of a normal i7 by changing the "Turbo Boost Power Max" to 45w down from 77w in bios or in Intel's utility.

 

[Magic Carpet]

Just trying to find out how I can get my hands on Intel I7-3770T processor. I am trying to build a low voltage HTPC with a little bit of power. I feel like this is the prefect processor. I am having a problem finding a legit retail to purchase the CPU from. Please help.

Because those T's are meant for OEM builds. I would just get a regular model instead.

 

[know of fence]

[edit] all ivy bridge bottom out at 1600 MHz (LFM) Is there any reason at all to buy the T versions, couldn't I just set the multiplier in the BIOS. Lower TDP really is meaningless, why would it matter? In case someone resets BIOS to "safe" presets?
Don't those cpu's also get an even smaller heat-sink fan in the boxed version?

 

[Magic Carpet]

They produce less heat under load and hence, can be safely used in mini-systems with minimal ventilation. They are specialty CPUs, good for specific use (Car PC for example) where peak power and/or cooling is a concern.

Getting one for a regular, modern PC is a waste, imo.

 

[know of fence]

So I bought a 35W core i3-2330T for a workstation pc, I thought they maybe default to lower operating voltages, but instead I have the creeping suspicion that these are ICs that are binned lower, because they're simply of low grade silicon, mainly serving to improve yields, rather than serving lower thermal/consumption constrictions.

With torture tests the Temps get to 32°C on one core and 47°C on the other even with expensive TIM and a giant 4 heatpipe heatsink, even after reseating it once.

So I'm wondering is the T-version to blame or is this the general cheapness of Ivy Bridge, and the whole TIM-gate / no-more-solder-gate.

http://ark.intel.com/compare/65693,65694

 

[philipma1957]

I have 2 i7 3770t's and 2 i5 2500t's all purchased from www.provantage.com . if you want them and they are not in stock I can give you a contact email at provantage.

I own or have owned 3770t s blank and k


it is not same for i5 2500t and 2500k. as it is for the 3770 models.

the 2500t is the best low power cpu it will pull 7 watts and run cooler then any sandy bridge quad core.

so I ask you why do want the i7 3770t? do you run 8 core work?
if you don't run handbrake or some kind of 8 core work the 2500t is better.

 

[lumpearl]

I have 2 i7 3770t's and 2 i5 2500t's all purchased from www.provantage.com . if you want them and they are not in stock I can give you a contact email at provantage.

I own or have owned 3770t s blank and k


it is not same for i5 2500t and 2500k. as it is for the 3770 models.

the 2500t is the best low power cpu it will pull 7 watts and run cooler then any sandy bridge quad core.

so I ask you why do want the i7 3770t? do you run 8 core work?
if you don't run handbrake or some kind of 8 core work the 2500t is better.

I am trying to build the ultimate HTPC. Fast, quite with low power. I would rather use the i7 because of the wow factor but also for the 4000 ig and the speed. The case I'm using is Mirco ATX with a built in heatsink. Recommended CPU TDP 65W, Max TDP 95W. I don't want to push it. I plan on using 3 pcie slots on the motherboard for ceton tuner, HDMI input capture card, and audio ins and outs. SSD and 250w ps. I would use this PC for watching cable, HDMI PS3 game play through the PC to TV, movies, music, lite gaming and on the fly graphic design. Do you think the i7 3770t is good for this? And yes I need that contact email.

 

[lumpearl]

Check out the case http://www.streacom.com/products/fc9-fanless-chassis/

 

[Yuriman]

Hard to say but an i3 would likely suit your purposes and the i3 3225 also has HD4000 graphics. I don't think there are many (any?) games that will need more CPU power than the i3 has before the HD4000 is a bottleneck. You might be able to justify an i5 or i7 but it's probably throwing money away to go with the i7.

I would take a look at your graphic design program and see how many threads it can effectively use.