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    q6600 vs e6600 and best memory option

    Downloaded several over-clocking articles to get started from several sources, including over-clocking the EVGA 680i/Core2Duo, memory and video card. Did find the memory I purchased reviewed in an article {http://techgage.com/article/mushkin_4gb_xp2-8500/4) used on the EVGA 680i. Stable...
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    q6600 vs e6600 and best memory option

    I know I may need to start with one stick or get a cheap stick of ram to "jump-start" the system. From what I have been reading, once you set SLI and possible other settings in bios, the system will recognize the higher powered 2.3 volt memory and also both sticks. Obviously, the higher...
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    q6600 vs e6600 and best memory option

    I do not game. I intended for the system to be overpowered, to give me a long time before I need to upgrade. My sweet spot is to extend the length of time as long as possible with great speed and excellent responsiveness, regardless of what or how many programs I have running at one time...
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    q6600 vs e6600 and best memory option

    Thank you all for your advice. I did get the e6600 but went with the Mushkin 8500 4GB 2x2 5-4-4-12 2.3v sticks, before your last reply. I ordered a 8800gts 640, an evga 680i. I already have a Raptor 150 hard drive. I will install Vista 64 Ultimate per your advice. Would I benefit from doing...
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    q6600 vs e6600 and best memory option

    Wouldn't there be an advantage to more cores with so many programs runninng at once? What ram specs would be best and how noticeable would the difference be? I was considering a q6600 with Mushkin 5-5-5-12 t2 6400 4GB 2X2 since I read that the quad cores run hot and it is important to keep...
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    q6600 vs e6600 and best memory option

    I run, every day, antivirus and antispyware and firewall, about twenty one things in the system tray, Accounting Software, three or four copies of excel, outlook, word (one or two copies) and three or so browsers all at the same time. Also, may be loading SQL Server 2005 and .NET 2005...
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    q6600 vs e6600 and best memory option

    What is a better option for a heavy multi-tasker, a q6600 overclocked to 3.2 or a e6600 overclocked to 3.6 on an EVGA 680i with 4 GIGS RAM? Also, looked at 4GB 2x2 sets from Mushkin, would I notice a difference in performance with a bette timed set or is the speed of the set more important? I am...
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    Overclock INtel QUAD Q6600 with ASUS P5W DH Deluxe

    What is a better option for a heavy multi-tasker, a q6600 overclocked to 3.2 or a e6600 overclocked to 3.6 on an EVGA 680i with 4 GIGS RAM? Also, looked at 4GB 2x2 sets from Mushkin, would I notice a difference in performance with a bette timed set or is the speed of the set more important? I...