IMO, I'd go with the Q6600. Proven overclockers. You really can't miss.
Q6600 vs Q8300 vs Q9400
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Definitely try to find a used q6600 with a low vid and a proven overclocker. Well worth it.
Originally Posted by PotatoChip I went with a used q6600 when I had the same decision to make. I'm happy with the choice. With the money saved I pieced together a decent wc setup as well. 
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imo q9400 would be the best bet, but q6600 is good too
that is if you're hellbent on going quad
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that is if you're hellbent on going quad
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The core size for a Q6600 is 65nm where the newer quads like the Q9400 is 45nm which will run cooler if you're thinking of overclocking. From what I've read the Q6600 cpu's right now aren't good overclockers.
IMHO I'd suggest you get the Q9400 cpu over the Q6600. Unless you're planning on buying a used Q6600 that's a proven overclocker.
Just my
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Originally Posted by SGT.Fuzzy Well i am going to go quad on this build but what are the advantages of the q9400 over the q6600. Is it just the FSB, higher stock clock and cache or am i missing something here (and core size i think, i have to look). |
IMHO I'd suggest you get the Q9400 cpu over the Q6600. Unless you're planning on buying a used Q6600 that's a proven overclocker.
Just my
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Ya thats the plan now. Everything points to the Q9400 but price and it is not has common as the q6600 for overclocking.
Originally Posted by hawaiian_geek The core size for a Q6600 is 65nm where the newer quads like the Q9400 is 45nm which will run cooler if you're thinking of overclocking. From what I've read the Q6600 cpu's right now aren't good overclockers. IMHO I'd suggest you get the Q9400 cpu over the Q6600. Unless you're planning on buying a used Q6600 that's a proven overclocker. Just my
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I just checked the web site and don't see one. Got a URL?
Originally Posted by Chucko ...Micro Center currently has the Q9400 at $180. |
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