Why is the qx9650 extreme and the Q9550 not?

imported_boe

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Hello,

I'm getting ready to build a new system and I thought I'd find out why the different nomenclature for the two CPUs.


Thanks.
 

DSF

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"Extreme" CPUs have an unlocked multiplier, allowing you to not only decrease the CPU multiplier, as with a standard chip, but increase it at well.

That way you can take the chips TO THE EXTREME!

Edit: By the way, for 99% of users there's no reason to pay the hefty premium for the extreme chip.
 

Arkaign

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EXXTRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEMMEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ZOMG!

Seriously, Intel makes me ROFL @ the marketing behind 'Extreme' processors. I can't get Harold & Kumar out of my head when I hear/see anything related.
 

krnmastersgt

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What brings up the Harold & Kumar? :p In any case I wish there were "Extreme" versions of some more popular chips for just a tad more, like an Extreme E8400 for 270? or an Extreme Q6600 for like 300. I'd pay the extra for an unlocked multiplier.
 

bryanW1995

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that would be nice, but they like to charge "extreme" prices for their extreme cpus. besides, I am hard pressed to think of any chips less in need of an unlocked multiplier in recent memory than a c2d. Even the 333fsb chips aren't a problem when ddr2 1066 or 4-4-4-12 ddr2 800 is so cheap.