Q6600 questions

King-C · 08-19-2007, 04:48 AM

Is it good for gaming. I heard that it runs hot which cooler is good for ocing and keep a q6600 cool?

heyman421 · 08-19-2007, 04:51 AM

it's still just as fast as the e6600.....

and if you've got background apps running WHILE you're playing games, it should even outperform it

King-C · 08-19-2007, 04:54 AM

any cooler advice? I figured 4 processor is beter then 2

hermeslyre · 08-19-2007, 06:01 AM

Get a Zalmann or a Arctic cooling Hs/f.

It's not that 4 cores aren't as good as 2, more that the apps and programs need to be designed to work with 4. Until that happens a Quad-core chip will not perform to it's full potential.

wafflez · 08-19-2007, 06:18 AM

yea I'm kinda disappointed with my choice...It creates too much heat/performance. Go with an e6850 and OC it to your heart's content. (Q6600 is at like 38C OC'd to 3ghz with the cores around 55-60 each, while the e6850 could probably get to a much higher clock before reaching those temps)

Also, I really doubt anything will utilize my quad core.

hermeslyre · 08-19-2007, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by wafflez

yea I'm kinda disappointed with my choice...It creates too much heat/performance. Go with an e6850 and OC it to your heart's content. (Q6600 is at like 38C OC'd to 3ghz with the cores around 55-60 each, while the e6850 could probably get to a much higher clock before reaching those temps)

Also, I really doubt anything will utilize my quad core.

Crysis will, if even alittle. I also expect most new games next year to follow it's example and support quads too. If they don't they're a bunch of morons.

Drunkship · 08-19-2007, 07:10 AM

I got a Zalman 9700 for my Q6600. Check that or the 9500 out.

wafflez · 08-19-2007, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drunkship

I got a Zalman 9700 for my Q6600. Check that or the 9500 out.

I have the Thermalright ultra 120, arctic silver 5, and an antec p180b case and it STILL heats up. Trust me, go with the e6850

hermeslyre · 08-19-2007, 07:28 AM

Alittle heat deters from buying the best potential chip?

and we don't know that he is going to overclock, but in the more likely case that he isn't, the q6600 is by far the better chip.

In a year from now 4 vs. 2 may be a much easier decision to make.

xxxalpinexxx80 · 08-19-2007, 08:04 AM

it matters if u have enough for 300 now and 300 next year get the e6850, if u donw want to upgrade next year then get the quad, so the choice is if ur rich or not lol

i have the q6600 and watercooling with only 1 radiator in a 75f room and i am getting 30c right now and it is not overclock and it can tace 80c wouldnt go pass 70c so you can overclock it good maby not as good as the e6850, but what would be better in games that will be out in 6 month, all games im playing right now runs perfect on high, f.e.a.r, battlfield 2, battlefield 2142 ccs and so on

08-19-2007, 04:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
King-C Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 85	Q6600 questions Is it good for gaming. I heard that it runs hot which cooler is good for ocing and keep a q6600 cool?

08-19-2007, 06:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
wafflez Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Valley, CA Posts: 400	yea I'm kinda disappointed with my choice...It creates too much heat/performance. Go with an e6850 and OC it to your heart's content. (Q6600 is at like 38C OC'd to 3ghz with the cores around 55-60 each, while the e6850 could probably get to a much higher clock before reaching those temps) Also, I really doubt anything will utilize my quad core. __________________ My Computer: CPU: Q6600 @ 3.1ghz (344x9)/CPU Cooler: Thermalright Ultra 120 Mobo:Gigabyte P35-DS3R/Ram: 2gb 800mhz G.Skill Video Card: PNY 8800gts 640mb/PSU: Ultra X-Finity 500 Watt Case: Antec P180B/Speakers: Logitech X-530 5.1 Monitor: Viewsonic 20" Widescreen LCD 1000:1/Keyboard and Mouse: Microsoft USB Comfort Curve 2000 w/ Optical Mouse

08-19-2007, 08:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
xxxalpinexxx80 Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,170	it matters if u have enough for 300 now and 300 next year get the e6850, if u donw want to upgrade next year then get the quad, so the choice is if ur rich or not lol i have the q6600 and watercooling with only 1 radiator in a 75f room and i am getting 30c right now and it is not overclock and it can tace 80c wouldnt go pass 70c so you can overclock it good maby not as good as the e6850, but what would be better in games that will be out in 6 month, all games im playing right now runs perfect on high, f.e.a.r, battlfield 2, battlefield 2142 ccs and so on __________________ q6600-3.6ghz evga 680i a1 2gig ddr2-800 ocz sli memory pny 8800gts oced swiftech h20-120 water cooling 500gb caviar 7200rpm 3.0gb/s ocz 700watt game stream psu Vista Home Premium 64-bit

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08-19-2007, 04:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
heyman421 banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,349	it's still just as fast as the e6600..... and if you've got background apps running WHILE you're playing games, it should even outperform it

08-19-2007, 04:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
King-C Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 85	any cooler advice? I figured 4 processor is beter then 2

08-19-2007, 06:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
hermeslyre VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 18 Posts: 4,973	Get a Zalmann or a Arctic cooling Hs/f. It's not that 4 cores aren't as good as 2, more that the apps and programs need to be designed to work with 4. Until that happens a Quad-core chip will not perform to it's full potential.

08-19-2007, 07:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
Drunkship Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 54	I got a Zalman 9700 for my Q6600. Check that or the 9500 out.

08-19-2007, 07:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
hermeslyre VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 18 Posts: 4,973	Alittle heat deters from buying the best potential chip? and we don't know that he is going to overclock, but in the more likely case that he isn't, the q6600 is by far the better chip. In a year from now 4 vs. 2 may be a much easier decision to make.