CPU Suggestions?

jeremyswalker · 03-19-2008, 06:24 AM

I am getting ready to build a new desktop shortly and was looking for some input. I was thinking of either the AMD Phenom 9600 2.3 GHz or the Intel Q6600 2.4 GHz quad cores. Which should I choose? Or should I just stick with one of the faster dual cores? Looking for general performance opinions.

cohen · 03-19-2008, 06:38 AM

I have an AMD 2.11GHZ dual core and it is working fine.

I would go with the AMD, Very very good!

Hope this helps.

MosIncredible · 03-19-2008, 08:09 AM

Go with the Q6600. It's faster than the Phenom at stock and can be overclocked to 3.0GHz+ easily.

dave_w · 03-19-2008, 08:13 AM

AMD's Phenom leaves a lot to be desired. A decent AMD dual-core is great if you're on a budget, but if you're able to spend $250 on a processor, another $200+ on a mobo, then I guess you and I are on different budget planes.

cohen · 03-19-2008, 08:28 AM

Really it comes down to budget

Vizy93 · 03-19-2008, 08:47 AM

amd x2, the 6000+. is the best, its perfect...even though the heatsink sticker is a bit fof center

maroon1 · 03-19-2008, 11:10 AM

Q6600 is much better.

StrangleHold · 03-19-2008, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jeremyswalker

I am getting ready to build a new desktop shortly and was looking for some input. I was thinking of either the AMD Phenom 9600 2.3 GHz or the Intel Q6600 2.4 GHz quad cores. Which should I choose? Or should I just stick with one of the faster dual cores? Looking for general performance opinions.

The Q6600 is better than any of the Phenoms out right now and overclocks better. If your bound to have a Phenom atleast wait till the B3 stepping comes out.

quiktek · 03-19-2008, 02:36 PM

QX9650 lol

jeremyswalker · 03-19-2008, 07:32 PM

I appreciate everyone's input. Sounds like the Q6600 is the general consensus. Thank you all.

03-19-2008, 06:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
jeremyswalker New Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 7	CPU Suggestions? I am getting ready to build a new desktop shortly and was looking for some input. I was thinking of either the AMD Phenom 9600 2.3 GHz or the Intel Q6600 2.4 GHz quad cores. Which should I choose? Or should I just stick with one of the faster dual cores? Looking for general performance opinions.

03-19-2008, 06:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
cohen Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 14 Posts: 8,146	I have an AMD 2.11GHZ dual core and it is working fine. I would go with the AMD, Very very good! Hope this helps. __________________ My Website Forum Site JOIN NOW! Desktop / Laptop Motherboard: Asus M2N X SE / Unknown CPU: AMD 4000+ 2.1GHZ x 2 / Intel Pentium M 1.60GHZ Ram: 2GB Transcend / 512MB Hard Drive: 320GB / 60GB Video Card: Both Intergrated Monitor: 19" Benq / 15.4" OS: Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1 / Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3

03-19-2008, 08:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
MosIncredible Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 194	Go with the Q6600. It's faster than the Phenom at stock and can be overclocked to 3.0GHz+ easily. __________________ CPU: Q6600 @ 3.4GHz [425x8] 1.248v load \| E8400 HSF: Zalman 9700 (replacing soon) MB: DFI DK P35-T2RS GPU: XFX 8800GTS (G92) 512MB @ 800/1970/1100 RAM: 2GB OCZ Reaper (PC2 6400) 850 4-4-4-12 HDD: WD 500GB 16MB Case: Antec 900 PSU: OCZ 700W Monitor: LG 22" L226WTQ 3DMark06 Score: 16137 (XP) with above clocks

03-19-2008, 08:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
cohen Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 14 Posts: 8,146	Really it comes down to budget __________________ My Website Forum Site JOIN NOW! Desktop / Laptop Motherboard: Asus M2N X SE / Unknown CPU: AMD 4000+ 2.1GHZ x 2 / Intel Pentium M 1.60GHZ Ram: 2GB Transcend / 512MB Hard Drive: 320GB / 60GB Video Card: Both Intergrated Monitor: 19" Benq / 15.4" OS: Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1 / Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3

03-19-2008, 08:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
Vizy93 Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The Angels Age: 15 Posts: 2,636	amd x2, the 6000+. is the best, its perfect...even though the heatsink sticker is a bit fof center __________________ http://www.computerforum.com/6663-funniest-joke-world.html "75% of all statistics are made up, including this one. 62.481% of people who read that believe it is true. And if you're one of the 37.519% who don't, copy and paste this into your signature." - tlarkin, Cromewell, and Rambo.

03-19-2008, 08:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
dave_w Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 163	AMD's Phenom leaves a lot to be desired. A decent AMD dual-core is great if you're on a budget, but if you're able to spend $250 on a processor, another $200+ on a mobo, then I guess you and I are on different budget planes.

03-19-2008, 11:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
maroon1 Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Somewhere in Hell !!! Posts: 2,587	Q6600 is much better. __________________ Free softwares: Avast! antivirus - FireFox - FDM - OpenOffice - CCleaner

03-19-2008, 02:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
quiktek Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 79	QX9650 lol

03-19-2008, 07:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
jeremyswalker New Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 7	I appreciate everyone's input. Sounds like the Q6600 is the general consensus. Thank you all.

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