Bought back in 2022. Went with me for 3 years of my PhD. Used for modeling, was under maximum load for weeks without a break. Works like a Swiss watch. Pros below: - 6 cores on a Sandy Bridge-E chip, what else to add? - support for 4-channel memory - a lot of cache - LGA 2022 - unlocked for overclocking, 3.2 GHz easily turns into 3.8 Different cons: - 32 nm, eats a lot of energy - does not support DDR4 - out of date for 2022 - each core is weak individually, if not overclocked.

With Noctua NH-D14 (D not C), unlike the previous user, there are no problems with overheating, at 4.5-4.7GHz / 1.27V under load it heats up to 80-85 C, mp Asus IV Formula, power supply Corsair CMPSU-850AXEU. On the cooler, I replaced 2 regular fans with 3 Thermalright TY-140. The assembly has been running for six months 24/7. Everything is just wonderful, I'm not overjoyed.