Anyone building a workstation computer will find plenty of CPU power here, with this being the ideal choice if CPU is your current bottleneck.
Weaknesses:
Absolutely Overkill for the average user, who will gain nothing from this extra performance when compared to a more mainstream model.
But this is no average CPU! There really is a ridiculous amount of power here, but there are plenty of places to use it.
Summary:
You know if you need this CPU. If you're exclusively a gamer and web user, you don't.
Best uses for this CPU would include, for example:
Multimedia production
High-end photo or music work
Programming
Database management
Scientific or other data rendering
Watching your friends drool
Make no mistake, this is an extremely powerful CPU! The only program I was able to max it out on is Flight Simulator X at FULL graphics. It is is a multitasker's dream and is overkill for almost any other purpose.
Weaknesses:
Price, and the fact that it is overkill for most programs, even if you run them all simultaneously.
Summary:
If you play Flight Simulator X, or if you use your computer for work and you work for NASA, get it. If you are just the average gamer, waste your money on a good video card instead.