Intel Core i9 9980XE Review - LEO DOESN'T like this TURKEY!

Today Leo takes a look at the i9 9980XE - and comes away less than impressed with how it compares against AMD Threadripper solutions. It certainly will be the most expensive Turkey you buy this year at Christmas, thats for sure. If you have £2,250 spare of course. Ouch.

Read full review over at www.kitguru.net HERE: Coming soon!

Test systems:

Intel test system:
CPU: Intel Core i9-7980XE and Core i9-7980XE
Memory: 32GB G.Skill TridentX DDR4-3200MHz Quad Channel
Motherboard: Gigabyte X299 Aorus Master
CPU cooler: Fractal Design Celsius S24
Graphics: Nvidia RTX 2080 8GB Founders Edition
Storage: Samsung 960 PRO
Power Supply: Seasonic Prime Platinum 1300W
OS: Windows 10 Pro

Threadripper test system:
CPU: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and 2950X
Memory: 32GB Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4-3200MHz Quad Channel
Motherboard: Gigabyte X399 Aorus Xtreme
CPU cooler: 240mm custom loop
Graphics: Nvidia RTX 2080 8GB Founders Edition
Storage: Samsung 970 EVO
Power Supply: Seasonic Prime Platinum 1300W
OS: Windows 10 Pro

Cooling components:
CPU block: Aqua Computer Cuplex Kryos NEXT
Pump/reservoir: Watercool Heatkiller IV Tube and D5
Radiator: Alphacool NexXxos ST30 240mm Nickel Plated
Fittings: EKWB 16/10mm
Tubing: Mayhems Ultra Clear16/10mm
Coolant: EKWN CryoFuel Solid Laguna Yellow

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