Q6600 v.s. Q9550

[steppinthrax]

So I'm in the process or building a whole new system. I'm on a tight budget. I was originally planning to get the Q9550. But it's quite expensive. I was told you won't see much of a difference because the 6600 can be overclocked like hell. I'm looking to play some of the new games but I"m not a real big gammer.

So far what I"m looking at

HD 4870 (radeon) 1gig version

Motherboard: I'm looking at the P45 chipset from what I understand it's a good mainstream chipset. I'm looking at the Gigabyte EP45-DS3R. It's a value line board however it has all of the nice features of the higher end boards. and it's a p45 chipset.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/app...pNo=3969362&CatId=3790

 

[razor2025]

If you're going to overclock, Q6600 all the way. Just get sufficient cooling. Otherwise, if you're going for milder OC and care more about keeping the temp down, Q9550.

 

[F1shF4t]

+1 q6600 and overclocking

You can use cheaper DDR2-800 ram and mainboard, the 9* multi helps.
But it will consume more power and you will need a good cooler.

 

[WT]

That recent deal on the Q6700 for $209 comes to mind ... the 10 multi helps you out a bit as well.

 

[clarkey01]

Q6600 for the win

My temps are the same at stock as they are at idle (no voltage increase needed)

Get a good cooler and your away.

 

[Roguestar]

Originally posted by: WT
That recent deal on the Q6700 for $209 comes to mind ... the 10 multi helps you out a bit as well.

Higher multiplier will definitely help. Cheap Q6700 or standard Q6600 over the Q9550 any day.

 

[hclarkjr]

another vote for q6600, look in the for sale forums here and you can get a G0 stepping for around $150