Is this cpu unlocked?
1349280
Yes, very much so. The K at the end of the product number is Intel's way of signaling this. I run mine at 4.6GHZ for hours on end. Very easy to overclock. I did find and odd thing with the "enhanced speed step" used on this chip with my X79 Mobo and ASUS X79 Deluxe. Enhanced speed step came "enabled". I was getting really poor performance with parallel processing using all four cores at max demand. This was strange, it was slower then my old laptop. I then switched off enhanced speed step and it flew like crazy. It left my laptop in the dust. I now keep enhanced speed step set to "auto" or "off". Many people say speed step does not matter - enhanced speed step on this setup does make a huge difference, if you don't mind paying for the electric to run it.
1349281
My understanding is yes ....I put this CPU in computer I built for my son ..... he has not tried overclocking it...
1349282
Yes, it is. I personally have this one paired with a Sabertooth x79, the UEFI bios takes care of the overclocking. Someone can correct me if I am wrong, but I think all i7-3xxxK and i7-4xxxK processors are unlocked.
2008610
If the CPU has locked cores it can try to unlock them, sometimes the settings don't stick though due to the CPU.
1883037
Hi.no,the board does not support that cpu.here's a list of supported processors: http://tinyurl.com/a9oxfwy
1196677
Yes it is. You go into the bios and turn it on if for some reason it is off.
1866250
I have not personally unlocked mine, but from what I have read, and been told, it should work for most operating systems. This web site has a few people who have unlocked the cores in this processor http://www.cpu-world.com/info/AMD/Unlocking_cores_and_L3.html You'll have to sift through a lot of other processors on the site, but it should help you decide whether it is something you want to do.
2217956
It seems to be on the supported cpu list here - http://us.msi.com/support/mb/A88XME45.html#support-cpudo a find on 860k when your on that page. The correct bios file is listed at the far right
905297
Yes although you will be unable to overclock and take advantage of the processor's unlocked capabilities. For overclocking you will require a board with an intel z77 chipset.
2001417
I bought this computer for someone else. I never used it so I could not answer your question. However, I don't know why you would buy a computer and then replace its CPU.
1648633
Yes, it does. It's still working , must have been 2 years since i bought this cpu.
1720588
It is integrated, you cannot replace it. If you need to upgrade cpu, replace the whole thing...
1977517
Yes, as advertised. Bought a few of this model, plus a few other models from seller. These guys are legit. The processor is 3rd gen.
1808189
It was not in box, but it was the correct processor. I've been using it for 6 months now with no issue. You'll need some thermal paste, though.
1866249
This is one is unlockable. Not sure if possible on all of them; it is in mine at least. Mine it's sporting the full six cores on an Asrock 990FX Extreme3. Check for the UCC section under the CPU/OC at UEFI/BIOS. I originally got an Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 but they dropped their Unlocking Core feature. So I got the Asrock one and it just works like a charm. Windows won't recognize what model it is once the processor is unlocked. But if you use CPU-Z you'll realize it's read as a Phenom II x6 1605T with a Max TDP of around 165W. Recommendations: -Make sure your PSU has wattage enough if you have several peripherals plugged in to your Mobo. -Although this one has a stock cooler (I never used it), you better get an aftermarket one to run it silently; air on 120mm is advised, -specially if you're overclocking. Hope this helps, and good luck :D
2047759
According to the specifications from Asus, the processor is supported, but I have no personal experience with it.
1206649
No. It is one of the weakest processors out there. Do not buy this laptop. I deeply regret getting it.
1727940
I just bought this a few months ago and my computer properties says the Processor is an Intel(R) Core(TM)i5-3330 CUP@ 3.00HGz
1295453
Well, it certainly doesn't come with cracked corners and a dead CPU when I got it. So it is fully operational, however if someone sold you a broken version, you might want to have it returned for a refund. It's not "normal" in case that's what you're asking.