Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Processor
Why it's a best pick:
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 boasts four cores on one physical processor, allowing for your computer to operate with four cores in its operating system. This allows for greater multi-tasking ability, though it may or may not necessarily translate to better performance in certain programs due to programming inefficiencies compared to its dual core cousin, the E6600. Despite being a 65nm processor, where the Q6600 shines is its overclocking performance; speeds of 3.20GHz for this processor are commonly attained, especially if the processor has G0 stepping. Try to avoid buying the B3 stepping version, as it does not have as high of a heat tolerance as G0 processors.
Manufacturer Description: This is an Intel Core 2 Quad processor with a frequency of 2.4GHz, 1066MHz FSB, and an 8MB cache. Leaders of the pack seeking monster performance, look no further. With four execution cores, the Intel Core 2 Quad processor blows through processor-intensive tasks in demanding multitasking environments and makes the most of highly threaded applications
Average Customer Rating:
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98 total reviews)
For the money, this is the ONLY option!, January 04 2008
I did not purchase my G0 Q6600 from Amazon. Back in late October, 2007 the G0's were scarce, so I went with a vendor who guaranteed that I would get one (versus the distinct possibility of getting the older "B3" version of the processor with most other vendors, including Amazon).
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Nice, but wait, June 27 2007
On July 22, this product will take a significant price drop, but if you can't wait, it is an awesome Processor. ;read full review
45nm Quad: Not a good investment, yet, January 28 2008
I've seen way too many people being convinced about Yorkfields by the paper. I, however, oppose going to 45nm at all, yet.
Price vs. Specs
Think about it, what do you get from and for how much can you get a Q6600 these days? A Q6600 is about $270-$280 on average and it's al...read full review
