Intel 4th Gen Core i7 Processor System Showcase - PAX Prime 2014

The video is a hands-on tour of high-end Intel 4th Gen Core i7 Extreme Edition systems showcased at PAX Prime 2014. It kicks off in the Intel Booth with a focus on top tier builds featuring the new 5960X eight-core processor, highlighting how makers like Falcon Northwest craft a distinctive red automotive-inspired exterior, a Silverstone chassis, and a dual-GPU setup cooled by a combination of CPU liquid cooling and GPU air cooling. The host details a dedicated wind tunnel approach for the GPUs, with a 180 mm fan and strategic separation to keep GPU heat from affecting other components, illustrating how performance and thermals are managed in a dense enthusiast build. The segment then moves to NCIX, presenting a Corsair 760T system with a swifttech all-in-one liquid cooler, expandable cooling capacity, and dual GTX 780 DirectCU2 cards from Asus, noting the front-facing radiators and red LED accents that underscore the aggressive aesthetics. Next up is Maingear, featuring a liquid cooled powerhouse inside a heavily customized Corsair 900D chassis, including a triple 140 mm radiator and a quadruple 120 mm radiator with bespoke shrouds and fan branding, and an expansive custom EK reservoir and dual-pump setup. The showcase culminates with Alienware Area 51, emphasizing an angular, eye-catching case design and a non-traditional internal layout, including angled motherboard mounting and a modular PSU, designed for three-way GPU configurations and optimized IO access behind the unit. Throughout the segment, the presenter highlights the breadth of extreme cooling, premium components, and the visual storytelling of each build, underscoring how enthusiasts push the boundaries of performance, aesthetics, and airflow management in Haswell-E era systems.

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