Which CPU would you recommend for gaming + multitasking?

voyagerfan99 · 05-06-2008, 08:35 PM

I've heard some really great reviews on the Q6600. I chose that one.

computeruler · 05-06-2008, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Garethman!!`

I see Newegg have a OEM Q6600 w/no fan for $182.99. Man, these CPUs, just keep going lower in price!

woa yesterday they had a q6600 for like 240 or something! wow!

EDIT
i didnt see that on there link?

[-0MEGA-] · 05-06-2008, 08:44 PM

The Q6700 is much cheaper now, and better priced for it's performance. I would recommend the Q6700.

cohen · 05-06-2008, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by voyagerfan99

I've heard some really great reviews on the Q6600. I chose that one.

likewise

Jucies · 05-07-2008, 04:26 AM

I vote the Q6600.

Although to be honest I have had some mixed results using this chip, but thats most likely because I got a bad batch

I can't oc my Q6600 any further then 2.8GHZ on a 680i board XMS-2 DDR2 800 ram and an aftermarket cooler. Usually I am pretty good at ocing but no such luck here. I tried every different voltage and fsb\ram divider setting under the sun and still the chip refuses to be stable at anything above 2.8

Oh well, even then this is a great chip its the way to go I would think as others have said the gain between 45mm and 65mm is minimal when compared to price.

ramodkk · 05-07-2008, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by [-0MEGA-]

The Q6700 is much cheaper now, and better priced for it's performance. I would recommend the Q6700.

Yeah the Q6700 price halved!

But I still think the Q6600 is better for the $$$

HumanMage · 05-07-2008, 04:54 AM

Maximum PC just did a section on two of these three CPUs ( Q6600 and Q9300) and long story shot, the Q9300 won three out of the five rounds. The Q9300 is a tad better in performance, overclocking potential, and specs. So I'd go with the Q9300, personally.

Garethman!!` · 05-07-2008, 05:27 AM

How would the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 fair up with the other CPUs? It looks like the Q6600 is my winner though.

kenpomaster · 05-07-2008, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by royalmarine

the difference between 45 nm and 65nm is feck all compared to the price difference between the 2.

the q6600 kills the other's when its bang for buck.

this is an untrue statement

Q9300=284.99 on newegg(274.99 OEM)....higher native clock(2.5), higher native FSB(1300), 45nm tech (allows for higher OC generally), lower power consumption at highest maufacturer spec
Q6600=219.99 on newegg (no OEM available at the time, which is usually the case for this chip)...has slightly more L2 cache, which is misleading in this case because the 6600 has 2 L2 modules equalling 8Mb while the 9300 has 1 L2 module for 6 Mb, higher voltage which in general means higher temps, other wise they are very similar.

I think the benefits of the Q9300 far outweigh the measly $65 dollar price increase (at least it doesn't cost a grand like the much over-hyped extreme editions)

and for people that think the 20nm space difference in the architecture doesn't make a difference, maybe you should read up on thermodynamics in electronic engineering before you open your yap again.

mobo-ASUS P5E3 wifi ap@n
CPU-Intel Q9300 @2.5GHz
RAM-4GB Patroit EP DDR3 1333 (2 DIMMS)
HDD-WD Raptor 150GB @ 10,000rpm
VGA-ZOTAC Geforce 9600GT 512MB, 256-bit
PSU-Cooler Master Real Power Pro 750W

headcrabCAKE · 05-07-2008, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kenpomaster

this is an untrue statement

Q9300=284.99 on newegg(274.99 OEM)....higher native clock(2.5), higher native FSB(1300), 45nm tech (allows for higher OC generally), lower power consumption at highest maufacturer spec
Q6600=219.99 on newegg (no OEM available at the time, which is usually the case for this chip)...has slightly more L2 cache, which is misleading in this case because the 6600 has 2 L2 modules equalling 8Mb while the 9300 has 1 L2 module for 6 Mb, higher voltage which in general means higher temps, other wise they are very similar.

I think the benefits of the Q9300 far outweigh the measly $65 dollar price increase (at least it doesn't cost a grand like the much over-hyped extreme editions)

and for people that think the 20nm space difference in the architecture doesn't make a difference, maybe you should read up on thermodynamics in electronic engineering before you open your yap again.

mobo-ASUS P5E3 wifi ap@n
CPU-Intel Q9300 @2.5GHz
RAM-4GB Patroit EP DDR3 1333 (2 DIMMS)
HDD-WD Raptor 150GB @ 10,000rpm
VGA-ZOTAC Geforce 9600GT 512MB, 256-bit
PSU-Cooler Master Real Power Pro 750W

what is the diff between 65nm and 45nm? all u said was the price and being able to over clock abit more but no real diff ?
i dunno where i can read up about thermodynamics

View Poll Results: Which CPU would you recommend?
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600	14	43.75%
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700	4	12.50%
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300	14	43.75%
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05-07-2008, 04:54 AM	#27 (permalink)
HumanMage Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 772	Maximum PC just did a section on two of these three CPUs ( Q6600 and Q9300) and long story shot, the Q9300 won three out of the five rounds. The Q9300 is a tad better in performance, overclocking potential, and specs. So I'd go with the Q9300, personally. __________________ -----Laptop: Asus G1----- http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=3403

05-07-2008, 05:27 AM	#28 (permalink)
Garethman!!` Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK and USA Age: 18 Posts: 1,205	How would the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 fair up with the other CPUs? It looks like the Q6600 is my winner though. __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 / AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 1.70GHz RAM : 8GB DDR2 PC6400 / 2GB DDR2 PC5300 HDD : 750GB SATA Seagate Barracuda/ Hitachi 120GB 5400RPM GPU : Radeon HD2900XT 512MB / Radeon Xpress 1150 128MB OS : Windows Vista Ultimate x64 / Windows Vista Basic PSU : Hiper 730W ATX / 80W Dell Laptop Power Brick

05-07-2008, 04:26 AM	#25 (permalink)
Jucies New Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 2	I vote the Q6600. Although to be honest I have had some mixed results using this chip, but thats most likely because I got a bad batch I can't oc my Q6600 any further then 2.8GHZ on a 680i board XMS-2 DDR2 800 ram and an aftermarket cooler. Usually I am pretty good at ocing but no such luck here. I tried every different voltage and fsb\ram divider setting under the sun and still the chip refuses to be stable at anything above 2.8 Oh well, even then this is a great chip its the way to go I would think as others have said the gain between 45mm and 65mm is minimal when compared to price.

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