ok im making an i7 rig for 3d rendering so...

[pHaTdProductions]

ok im making an i7 rig for 3d rendering(c4d, 3ds max 2010, ect.) so can anyone tell me any con's to the i7 950 cpu?
(http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=37150)

[roccityroller]

little to none. The i-series are great, i have an i5 in my laptop. The only real downfall to the i7's that i've heard is that the heatsink on them is a touch sub-par.

[Ozzie Sandoval]

i7's do not have intergrated graphics. You will need to have a deticated GPU, but since you are making a rig for 3D shit, I assume you will be buying a deticated GPU, or both (just make sure the PSU is big enough and SLI ready).

Your rig will also be running hotter, so buy a good heat sink (NEVER use the heat sink Intel or AMD supply you, they are OK, but not great). Zalman and cooler master is what I perfer.
And don't skim on the thermal paste. I suggest artic silver. If you buy a heat sink with thermal paste on it already, take it off, clean it, and apply your own.