One example would be Oracle Solaris Express 11 where the included ZFS v31 can utilize Intel’s AES-NI accelerator. The AES-NI inclusion is a great feature for those that utilize compatible encryption on their storage. Again here is the feature break-down: New Core i5 and I7 Sandy Bridge CPUs This is a simple change of a setting that will enable the virtualization support most users need. I have noticed that all of the Sandy Bridge boards I have seen thus far do not have VT-x virtualization technologies (in this case VT-x) enabled by default in the EFI BIOS. Although one may be relatively safe in the assumption that the desktop uses for VT-d are limited (since this is primarily for passing through add-in cards to virtual machines) it turns out the non-“K” variants of the Sandy Bridge desktop line do in fact support VT-d. One important thing to note is that the Intel Core i5-2500K, like the i7-2600K does NOT support Intel VT-d, but it does support VT-x. This part of Intel’s segmentation strategy is successful in the x86 space, but users that demand ECC are limited by the lack of support from Intel in the desktop space.
#Intel core i5 2400 sandy series#
Of course, in short order Intel will be launching the Xeon parts, and C200 series chip sets that will have ECC support enabled for a price premium over the desktop counterparts. Intel, unlike AMD, is not biased towards providing ECC support on consumer platforms. The Qualitative take on the Intel Core i5-2500K Most motherboard manufacturers have replacement programs so for some users, this may present a near term adoption issue. Overclocking wise, and a bit of a teaser, the K series Sandy Bridge CPUs are very overclockable!Īlso, the chip set bug in the currently shipping H67 and P67 Cougar Point motherboards can render the four onboard SATA 3.0gbps ports unusable. One does get the benefit of the GMA 3000 graphics, but contrary to what one may assume given glowing reviews elsewhere (at low resolutions), the GMA 3000 is not a satisfying gaming GPU and the GMA 2000 is competent for a HTPC. You cannot utilized the unlocked multiplier with the H67 chipset.
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One word of warning, I would again STRONGLY advise against getting an unlocked multiplier CPU (denoted as a “K” series CPU in the model number) for the H67 platform.
#Intel core i5 2400 sandy pro#
Expect overclocking results, with an ASUS P8P67 Pro and the i5-2500K in the near future.
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Test Configurationįor this piece, I am using both the ASUS P8H67-M EVO (H67 mATX form factor) again. Furthermore, using existing 6.0gbps ports one can totally avoid the bug until replacement boards arrive. As mentioned in the Core i7-2600K piece, the Sandy Bridge platform is ideal for HTPCs and low power servers, especially if one will not be satisfied by the performance of very low power Intel Atom and AMD E series Fusion APU solutions.Īgain, with Cougar Point’s current “bugged” nature, it is difficult to find a compatible motherboard at the moment, but those are in the works. This article will discuss the Core i5-2500K which sheds a few features from the Core i7-2600K while gaining a price advantage.
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After the Intel Core i7-2600K review, quite a few comments came in regarding the chip’s much less expensive Sandy Bridge cousin, the Core i5-2500K.