I7 920 D0 Stepping?

Smiley__24 · 1st October 2009, 6:11 PM

What does this mean exactly. I know it is the better version but why? And how can I ensure that a processor I buy has it?

Thanks
Aaron

salochin · 1st October 2009, 7:37 PM

The D0 stepping is the latest revision of the Core i7. The improved stepping translates to lower required voltages and better overclocking. All i7's ( i7 9xx or Xeon 35xx) on the shelves today should be of the D0 stepping (hopefully, unless they've been sitting in storage for several months).

snappy1 · 1st October 2009, 8:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Smiley__24

What does this mean exactly. I know it is the better version but why? And how can I ensure that a processor I buy has it?

Thanks
Aaron

On The i7 Box, a white sticker with all the cpu details, look for S Spec which is stepping specifications, SLBEJ is a DO.

Smiley__24 · 2nd October 2009, 7:26 PM

Thanks, great help. Something I no longer have to think about.

Thanks for putting up with my noob questions

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