The arrival of Intel's X99 platform represents a new opportunity for power users and enthusiasts to build high-performance systems with enough oomph to rival high-end workstations.
Launched just a couple of days ago, the X99 chipset arrives with a supporting cast of high-profile stars, including a headlining, eight-core Core i7-5960X processor, an array of high-end motherboards and cutting-edge DDR4 memory.
There's a lot of new hardware to consider, so if you've missed any of our exhaustive launch-day coverage, here's a recap of related reviews that cover the ins and outs of the X99 platform.
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Intel Core i7-5960X (22nm Haswell)"...if you really can take advantage of eight cores and 16 threads of Haswell power, the Core i7-5960X, even at $999, is untouchable." Pros: Eight cores and 16 threads in one chip Buy Link: Scan Computers |
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Asus X99-Deluxe"Asus, with the X99-Deluxe, has a very solid offering whose enhanced feature-set complements the high-end platform well." Pros: Well-rounded feature set and OC Socket Buy Link: Scan Computers |
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Gigabyte X99-Gaming 5"Performance is very competent, spurred on by Gigabyte playing a little fast and loose with Turbo Core frequencies." Pros: Good layout and competitive street price Buy Link: Scan Computers |
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Corsair Vengeance LPX 2,800MHz"Our testing shows Corsair's Vengeance LPX is a few per cent faster than regular 2,133MHz memory using the same latencies." Pros: Suited for Core i7-5960X and available in a choice of colours Buy Link: Scan Computers |
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G.Skill Ripjaws 4 3,000MHz CL15"G.Skill sets the pricing and performance gauntlet down with the release of an aggressively-priced pack of DDR4 3,000MHz memory." Pros: Cutting-edge DDR4 speeds and low latencies Buy Link: Novatech |
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Scan 3XS X99 Micro"Scan's 3XS X99 Micro is the fastest Micro-ATX PC we've seen, but Intel's latest-generation processor needs next-generation graphics to go with it." Pros: Six cores and 12 threads in a SFF PC Buy Link: Scan Computers |
