Advantages: Fast speeds, four cores, great overclocking potential, easy to install Disadvantages: Absolutely none!
General Overview:
The Q6600 Is a fantastic new chip by Intel. It provides the end user with an extremely powerful, cheap and multi-purpose chip. At one point this chip would cost you £500 alone. Now they have cut the price down to roughly £170 making it the perfect choice for enthusiasts and gamers alike. The Q6600 has four cores each running at 2.4Ghz with 8mb L2 cache which means it can do four times the work in the same amount of time compared ... ...1066Mhz FSB (FSB is the "Front Side Bus" this tells the processor how fast to run when combined with the processor's multiplier which is different depending on which CPU you buy. Increasing the FSB will increase the speed of the processor, known as "Overclocking", there is a section in this review on overclocking for those who are interested.)
Overclocking:
Overclocking is the art of making your PC parts run faster than they are rated by the manufacturer. ...
Mazaron 29.08.2007
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.4 GHz processor
Advantages: Intelligent Power Capability Disadvantages: none
These new processors deliver amazing performance and power efficiency.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. Graphics Video works Just SUPER.Keep it cool, and you should be able to do some over clocking. I turned my ASUS auto overclocking off since I really dont need to over clock (& void the ...
owais997 23.07.2008
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...with the recent announcement from intel that 6 core cpus are just around the corner the price of quad core chips will drop even more making them an even more attractive and great value purchase.
I would also not purchasing the faster quad core chips unless you have money to spare, as this chip while running at 2.4ghz straight from the box can easily be overclocked with very little effort, and for minimal expenditure for a aftermarket cooling solution ...
Digital_Friend 27.02.2008
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.4 GHz processor
Advantages: Quick, runs cool, easy to overclock Disadvantages: None
I bought the G0 stepping version of this processor from ebuyer.com for just over £150 back in august 2007. It came boxed with a cpu fan which already had some heatsink paste already applied, an instruction manual and a guarentee certificate. It was simple to install, and I'm currently using it on a EVGA 680i motherboard. The processor is outstanding and can run anything you put to it very very quickly. A lot of applications don't yet use more than ... ...you play games like Crysis however, which are multi-threaded, the game makes use of all the cores and thus will help the game run at much higher settings.
The processors also handles things like enocoding or rendering videos very well - compared to most processors I've used the time taken is a lot shorter. I recommend getting the G0 stepping version, simply because it is far better at overclocking and you will be able to get greater speeds with ...
Eazy_Rider 08.02.2008
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.4 GHz processor
Advantages: 4 cores. New G0 stepping Q6600 runs cooler and is easy to overclock Disadvantages: Software doesn't take advantage of all 4 cores.
I bought this a while ago for £160 even at that price it is a bargain and now you can get it £140 a no brainer in my opinion. An extremely powerful processor 2.4Ghz per core adding up to a total of 9.6Ghz.
The best thing about this processor for me though is its potential for overclocking, if you get the new G0 stepping which is a must this processor can easily be overclocked to 3.3Ghz just by using a good cooler such as a Scythe Infinity and would ... ...default cooler.
This processor will do it all if you want to encode a video no problem I have encoded a full 90minute film in less than 30minutes and while I was doing that I was also playing a top end game without any lag. Coupled with 2Gb of fast DDR2 memory and a good graphics card such as a 8800GTX your new rig will easily be able run new games and future games for many a year.
The easy installation of the LGA775 socket makes it a breeze to ...
appollo2006 19.04.2008
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.4 GHz processor
Advantages: Price, very cool running (G0 stepping), high overclockability Disadvantages: None as I'm aware
**** DESIGN ****
Right now this is the best value for money CPU one can buy. Don't be fooled by thinking its slow if it's only 2.40GHz for each core. The Core 2 architecture is all singing all dancing compared to Intel's previous Netburst so even at 2.40GHz, it would take a Netburst CPU (if such quare core existed) running at ~4.4GHz to rival it in performance. This due to the latter, amongst other vital signs, being a much deeper pipeline design. ... ...fortunate enough to buy yourself a G0 stepping, you can a good chance of getting it to 3.6GHz 9x400 on a decent stable motherboard and good air cooling. You can locate a G0 Q6600 buy searching for the SLACR S-spec while ordering. Worth keeping in mind is that the retail boxed version have a 3 year warranty while the OEM version whatever the merchant providers, i.e. 1 year. For best overclocking you'll want one with the lowest Voltage ID, known as ...
AdamHonek 05.11.2007 (11.11.2007)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.4 GHz processor
Advantages: fast, never lags, powerful, great for everything Disadvantages: none
This intel processor is much better than any other processors I have ever tried, better than all the other chips and brands out there such as AMD. Since I am a gamer, this processor doesn't make my games lag. I can run over 30 apps at a time, I mean HEAVY apps. I never imagined the computer world would become so advanced, but this Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4 GHz processor changed my mind. This is an extremely great processor, for the price, and I ... ...not lag anymore, when I was using a P4 it was always lagging when running lots of apps. So I switched to this one, and I do not regret it. Give this a try! You won't regret it, take my word for it and trust me! My grade/rating for it: A+ ...
jbsa1 18.01.2009
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.4 GHz processor
Advantages: Blistering speeds Disadvantages: Ideally needs Vista 64 bit but few software compatibility probems
Intel have really got it right with this CPU. It was easy to install and runs like a dream. To take real advantage of the power of this CPU it really needs the Vista 64bit version and there are few software compatibility problems now so it is worth taking the plunge. I've never seen software install so quickly on a PC as with this processor and running Windows updates, background tasks, processor hungry games etc. just doesn't have an impact on the ...
kathymoger 18.07.2008
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.4 GHz processor
Advantages: 4 cores, great performance, future proof Disadvantages: may require bios update, high power consumption
...all 4 connectors.
Stability: As all Intel processor is great but I recommend using a good 3'rd party cooler
Power consuming. This processor uses 120w max, recommend a 500w power source.
Other:check the main board/bios if support quad processor before installing, you may need a bios update ...
neo1983 18.07.2007
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Advantages: stable, runs everything i can throw i it. Disadvantages: not many programs which can use it to its full ability yet
I have just bought this product myself and I can say it runs 64-bit vista well and I have also experimented in over clocking although I a novice at things like this and couldn't get a stable configuration, I have read it is fairly easy to do, so looking on google for information about this should be easy. In my opinion, it quite capable of running any program without ever needing to over clock the processor until more demanding programs are released. ... ...a stable configuration, but all in all this is a very good product i my computer loads and shuts down quickly, am able to play games at full graphics (with nvida geforce 8600gs and 4gb of ram) and runs virus scans in at least half the time of my previous processor (on AVG antivirus) it also runs multiple task with ease. I would recommend this product if you are looking for a reasonably cheep but quick upgrade. Well worth the paying price. ...
deathknight472 19.04.2008
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.4 GHz processor
Advantages: real fast, does more in less time, econimic and much more Disadvantages: absolutely nothing
The new Q6600 from Intel is fantastic, its real fast, it does things in less time. I own this processor and I only have good things to say about it its really good, and a fantastic price you can get from £170 only thats the best processor for this price. Ah one advice as it is four cores it is highly recomended that you use water cooled systems, but you don't need to worry too much, if you have a high end air cooler and your case has a good ventilation ... ...The Best Processor ever from Intel at this price.
Special features
• Enhanced Halt State (C1E)
• Enhanced Intel Speedstep® Technology
• Execute Disable Bit 1
• Intel® EM64T 2
• Intel® Thermal Monitor 2
• Intel® Virtualization Technology
• Quad Core
•Intel Advanced Digital Media Boost
•Intel Advanced Smart Cache
•Intel Smart Memory Access
•Intel Wide Dynamic Execution
Specifications
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darkness120 28.10.2007 (02.11.2007)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.4 GHz processor
Advantages: handle multiple tasks at same time and doesnt slow pc. Disadvantages: potentially waste of money
...processor from intel, the new intel core 2 quad is the most powerful processor available for the average home pc. The 2.4GHz processor is more than enough for everyday tasks on your pc. This is perfect if you do hardcore gaming, video editing etc or both! The four cores allow you to simultaneously do alot of tasks on the pc and it will not slow down your pc. As more and more software for pc's need a lot of processing power, this processor is the ... ...downside to getting this would be that as computing power of computers are increasing faster and faster with respect to time, the quad core processor will no doubt be yesterdays news within a few months as intel have plans to release an octa-core processor which will then outdate this one. ...
mash123 04.03.2008
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.4 GHz processor
Advantages: 4 Cores (!!!) Compatible with older boards great value for money Disadvantages: Cant think of any!
When you buy a new cpu, when you 1st try it you probably will think whoa! thats fast. When you install the Q6600 you will most probably thinking whoaaaa! You will run out of benchmarks to put it through, as it has probably just exelled in all that it has taken. Its not just the powere that absolutely astonishes me, its also value for money. The 1st dual core chips were afew hundred pounds when they were 1st released, and considering that this is ... ...in value for money, being around £150. It is also compatible with most dual core mother boards, meaning that you wont have to buy a pricey board just to accomadate something that wasnt that cheap in the 1st place. Dont got for a high end dual core, go for this, as in the long term this will last the longest, being the 1st type in its generation. Also it is compatible with Windows Vista and Xp (obviously!). If you put this together with some decent ...
mariocdl 09.10.2007
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.4 GHz processor
This is a very nice processor. It is rather entry level for video designers, but it gets the job done.
My brother has this processor, he uses Pinnacle Ultimate, and it has proven itself worth.
If I was you, and an a gamer or entry level video designer, I'll get this one. ...
GuDoN 02.04.2009
Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.4 GHz processor
Advantages: Intel reliability, great with multicore games! Disadvantages: Not all applications can take advantage of all cores yet, but still runs great!
...I got onto inserting my Intel Core 2 Quad core Q6600 2.4Ghz processor into my computer. I wasn't to impressed to begin with during the boot but I guess that's to be expected as the CPU is used very little then. But when windows had booted up the speed of running programs was amazing. The best improvement I have noticed is in the running of games it's amazing you can just keep on turning up the settings and it just runs on full. Providing you have ...
Technex 11.09.2007
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