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Conclusion
The attractive sub-$300 price tag of the i7-3820 helps fill the void between extreme speed and price of the i7-3960X and still relatively high-priced i7-3930K. The scarcity and inconsistent pricing of the i7-3930K along with the insanely priced i7-3960X sent many potential adopters into a hold pattern, awaiting a more budget friendly unit for the LGA2011 platform. This i7-3820 model fits the bill. With enough speed and spec enhancements to justify a platform upgrade, the i7-3820 opened up the new X79 and X77 chipset base motherboards as viable and budget friendly options. Continuing the motto of “visibly smart performance”, the i7-3820 is an excellent addition to create a well-balanced lineup for the 2nd Gen Core family. The i5 is the balance of price, performance, and features while the i7 series is the pro choice for the high end enthusiast. Now within the i7 series there is a great variety of options ranging from the sub $300 to $1000+ CPU option such as the 3960X. Today’s review CPU, the i7-3820 @ 3.6 GHz stock currently sells for $299.99 at NewEgg.com which is a fair price for this very good performance processor.
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Here is an overview of an Intel based Dell PowerEdge R720 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxkjrQ4UbJk