Expansion slots
PCI Express x1 slots |
2 |
PCI Express x16 slots |
2 |
Processor
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes |
40 |
Memory clock speeds supported by processor |
1066, 1333, 1600 MHz |
Memory channels supported by processor |
Quad |
Conflict Free processor |
N |
FSB Parity |
N |
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) |
44 |
Processor operating modes |
64-bit |
Processor socket |
LGA 2011 (Socket R) |
Stepping |
M1 |
Processor cores |
4 |
Processor frequency |
3.6 GHz |
Tcase |
66.8 °C |
Bus type |
DMI |
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max) |
51.2 GB/s |
Maximum internal memory supported by processor |
64 GB |
Processor front side bus |
1600 MHz |
Processor cache type |
Smart Cache |
PCI Express slots version |
2.0 |
Number of processors installed |
1 |
Processor boost frequency |
3.8 GHz |
Processor cache |
10 MB |
Processor lithography |
32 nm |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) |
130 W |
ECC supported by processor |
N |
Memory types supported by processor |
DDR3-SDRAM |
Processor special features
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) |
Y |
Processor package size |
52.5 mm |
Processor ARK ID |
63698 |
Processor code |
SR0LD |
Intel Smart Response Technology version |
1.00 |
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology |
N |
Intel® Insider™ |
N |
Intel 64 |
Y |
Intel Clear Video Technology |
N |
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology |
N |
CPU configuration (max) |
1 |
Embedded options available |
N |
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) |
Y |
Intel® Smart Cache |
Y |
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT) |
N |
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) |
Y |
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology |
Y |
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology |
2.0 |
Intel Enhanced Halt State |
Y |
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) |
N |
Intel Clear Video Technology for MID |
N |
Intel vPro Technology |
N |
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |
Y |
Intel FDI Technology |
N |
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology |
Y |
Intel Identity Protection Technology version |
1.00 |
Supported instruction sets |
AVX, SSE4.2 |
Intel Rapid Storage Technology |
N |
Intel Fast Memory Access |
N |
Intel Flex Memory Access |
N |
Execute Disable Bit |
Y |
Idle States |
Y |
Thermal Monitoring Technologies |
Y |
Intel Trusted Execution Technology |
N |
Intel Demand Based Switching |
N |
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) |
N |
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) |
N |
Networking
Ethernet LAN data rates |
10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s |
Wi-Fi |
N |
Cabling technology |
10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
Performance
Audio output channels |
7.1 channels |
Audio system |
HD |
Motherboard form factor |
Micro ATX |
Memory
Memory clock speed |
1600 MHz |
Memory layout (slots x size) |
4 x 4 GB |
Memory slots |
4x DIMM |
Maximum internal memory |
32 GB |
Internal memory |
16 GB |
Internal memory type |
DDR3-SDRAM |
Packaging content
Drivers included |
Y |
Keyboard supplied |
Y |
Mouse included |
Y |
Windows keys |
Y |
Display included |
N |
Graphics
Discrete graphics memory type |
GDDR5 |
Discrete graphics adapter model |
AMD Radeon HD 7870 |
Number of discrete graphics adapters |
2 |
Discrete graphics adapter memory |
2048 GB |
On-board graphics adapter |
N |
Optical drive
Optical drives quantity |
1 |
Optical drive type |
DVD Super Multi DL |
Storage
Hard drive capacity |
2000 GB |
Total storage capacity |
2000 GB |
Card reader integrated |
Y |
Storage media |
HDD |
Hard drive interface |
Serial ATA II |
Number of hard drives installed |
1 |
Ports & interfaces
Line-in |
Y |
Line-out |
Y |
Headphone outputs |
1 |
S/PDIF out port |
Y |
Microphone in |
Y |
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
2 |
Software
Operating system architecture |
64-bit |
Additionally
InTru™ 3D Technology |
N |
Chipset |
Intel X79 Express |
Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
System bus data transfer rate |
5 GT/s |
Intel AES New Instructions |
Y |
Intel Core i7-3820 Processor (10M Cache, up to 3.80 GHz), Intel X79, 16GB DDR3 1600MHz, 2TB SATAII HDD, 2 x AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB GDDR5, DVD Super Multi DL, Gigabit Ethernet, Windows 8 64-bit
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