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    Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Quad-Core Processor, 2.40 GHz, 8M L2 Cache, LGA 775

    Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Quad-Core Processor, 2.40 GHz, 8M L2 Cache, LGA 775

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    Brand: Intel
    Category: CE

    List Price: $349.99
    Buy New: $180.00
    You Save: $169.99 (49%)



    New (45) Used (3) from $180.00

    Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 68 reviews
    Sales Rank: 304

    Media: Electronics
    Autographed: No
    Memorabilia: No
    CPU Manufacturer: Intel
    CPU Speed: 2.4
    Processors: 1
    System Bus Speed: 1066
    Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
    Dimensions (in): 7 x 4 x 7
    nv:Processor Speed: Q6600 / 2.40GHz
    Processor Interface: Socket 775
    Processor Class: Core 2 Quad
    Processor Core: Kentsfield
    Cache Size: 8MB L2
    Bus Speed: 1066MHz
    Additional Technologies: Intel® EM64T
    Additional Technologies: Enhanced Halt State
    Additional Technologies: Execute Disable Bit
    Additional Technologies: Intel® Virtualization
    Additional Technologies: Quad-Core
    Additional Technologies: Intel Thermal Monitor 2
    Additional Technologies: Intel® Speedstep® Technology
    Warranty: 3 years warranty

    MPN: BX80562Q6600
    Model: BX80562Q6600
    UPC: 735858191562
    EAN: 0675900857117
    ASIN: B000LRMR26

    Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

    Features:
      • Amazon is only shipping the Q6600 with confirmed BX80562Q6600 SLACR, with G0 stepping
      • Intel wide dynamic and quad-core processor
      • Intel smart memory access
      • Intel advanced smart cache
      • Intel advanced digital media boost

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    Editorial Reviews:

    Product Description
    The Intel Core 2 Quad processor is the latest in cutting edge processor technology for the desktop PC. Based on the Intel Core micro-architecture, the Intel Core 2 Quad processor delivers four complete execution cores within a single processor, delivering unprecedented performance and responsiveness. More instructions can be carried out per clock cycle, shorter and wider pipelines execute commands more quickly, and improved bus lanes move data throughout the system faster. Four dedicated, physical threads help operating systems and applications deliver additional performance, so you can experience better multi-tasking and multi-threaded performance across many types of applications and workload. A 4-pin connector is included for fan speed control to help minimize the acoustic noise levels generated from running the fan at higher speeds for thermal performance. Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT) Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel EM64T) Execute Disable Bit Digital Thermal Sensor (DTS) Intel designed Thermal Solution for boxed processors CPU Speed - 2.40 GHz PCG - 05B Bus Speed - 1066 MHz Bus/Core Ratio - 9.0 L2 Cache size - 8 MB L2 Cache Speed - 2.40 GHz Package Type - LGA 775 Core Stepping - G0 S-spec - SLACR Core Voltage - 0.85V 1.5V

    Amazon.com Product Description
    Four computing cores in a single processor give multitasking users the ultimate edge in efficiency and performancea no matter what software application they are running. With a quad-core processor, multimedia experiences are faster and more responsive as video transfers, image rendering, data compression, and intense gaming applications are streamlined to process seamlessly with remarkable speed. As a result, demanding users can accomplish more in less time.

    Amazon.com Product Description
    Four computing cores in a single processor give multitasking users the ultimate edge in efficiency and performancea no matter what software application they are running. With a quad-core processor, multimedia experiences are faster and more responsive as video transfers, image rendering, data compression, and intense gaming applications are streamlined to process seamlessly with remarkable speed. As a result, demanding users can accomplish more in less time.

    IntelA Corea 2 Quad-Core Processor Product Highlight
    By including up to 8MB of shared L2 cache and Front Side Bus speeds of up to 1066 MHz, the IntelA Corea 2 Quad processor pushes the technological innovation envelope farther than ever before. For demanding users, this means the latest and most advanced software applications will open and work faster with excellent responsiveness. When used with the latest multimedia software and next-generation games, dropped frames, long waiting times and stuttering performance are history.

    Amazon 45nm Amazon Hf
    Amazon Processors Amazon Quake
    Intel Technology
    IntelA Wide Dynamic Execution. Enables the delivery of more instructions per clock cycle for shorter execution times and improved energy efficiencya accomplish more simultaneously and with greater efficiency.

    IntelA Intelligent Power Capability. Turning off portions of the processor when they aren't being used improves overall energy efficiency and reduces heat production, resulting in a quieter, more energy efficient system.

    IntelA Smart Memory Access. Increasing available data bandwidth means more multitasking with less slowdowna run more demanding applications simultaneously and accomplish more in less time.

    IntelA Advanced Smart Cache. Placing data closer to the processing cores improves platform responsiveness and performance with a wide range of applications.

    IntelA Advanced Digital Media Boost. Accelerates performance with a broad range of applications including video, speech and image, photo processing, encryption, financial, engineering and scientific applications.

    Multimedia
    With professional-grade photo, music and HD video editing software readily available for consumers, it's becoming increasingly popular to create, edit, and share entertainment with friends and family. Unfortunately, these same applications are notoriously performance hungry. Built to handle the most demanding software, the four cores of this Intel processor help ensure that when you're working with high-resolution photos, exporting your next audio mashup, or editing HD-quality home movies, your computing platform will be able to keep pace with your creative muse.

    Multitasking
    A computing platform featuring the Intel Core 2 Quad processor maximizes processing efficiency, allowing users to juggle multiple projects in multiple applications without experiencing the slowdown typically seen with traditional single-core processors. As a result, work and creative projects will get done sooner.

    Gaming
    Next-generation gaming is more than just pretty environments and smooth motion. Behind the incredible visual realism of waterfalls or the unlucky ricochet of a bullet are intense, high-speed calculations of asset streaming, terrain generation, 3D rendering, and physics effects. When running select next-generation games, each of the cores in the Intel Core 2 Quad processor can be dedicated to individual processes, resulting in smoother, more lifelike graphics and further blurring the line between virtual and reality.
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    Customer Reviews:   Read 63 more reviews...

    5 out of 5 stars Well valued price!   October 4, 2008
    M. Avery (MI, USA)
    I installed into a Dell XPS410 and it was recognized immediatly by bios.
    G0 stepping SLACR, computer runs on one processor most of the time and scales up when work load increases. Noticable improvement, recommend over any other processor for XPS410. Have owned for 30 days.



    5 out of 5 stars Best bang for buck   September 9, 2008
    Josh J. Elder (Carter)
    Bought at New Egg for 289.99 about 9 months ago. Overclocked to 3.22 Ghz and runs 30Cish core idle and 50Cish full load all cores. Needs a better heatsink but other than that its perfect for money.


    3 out of 5 stars Q6600 - Fan Broken   August 26, 2008
    Terrance A. Macgregor
    1 out of 3 found this review helpful

    Hi,

    The product shipped quickly and I had no issues with the CPU. The fan however was broken and did not register with the motherboard. Unfortunately, the $2 fan could not be replaced without shipping the entire package back. It just wasn't worth the cost and put me out for about a week until I could purchase another fan.

    Overall, the company that I bought from was great, I just wish that they were a little flexible with their return policy.

    As for the product, intel + broken fan? = :-(



    5 out of 5 stars This is THE chip to get   August 24, 2008
    Ashraf Eassa (New Hampshire, USA)
    So, I'm one of those guys who spends way too much time on my computer, doing everything from gaming to programming. A few months back, I needed an upgrade from my Pentium D 925 because quite a few games were becoming quite slow, so I figured I'd go with the newer "Core 2" line to help bolster my computer's power (along with a new graphics chip). However, what I got was a lot more than what I had originally expected, which was merely more frames per second.

    This processor -- with its four massively powerful cores -- truly redefines "multitasking". Whereas on my old machine, I would always limit the number of things I was doing at once (maybe watching a movie while typing up a word document), there's virtually no limit here! I can play graphics intensive games while having a movie running in the background while I encode some of my latest recordings into MP3 format without so much as a hitch on this thing! The multithreading capabilities that come with the chip are truly astounding!

    However, it's not all about multitasking. I'm an avid gamer, and for the latest crop of games, with their multithreaded game engines, this chip proves to be a beast. Games such as Unreal Tournament 3 and Crysis would crawl on my old Pentium D, but with this new chip, I see a dramatic difference in framerate (I can chalk a lot of the gain up to my new gfx card, but I benchmarked my Core 2 Quad v.s. my Pentium D on the new video card, and even then, there was a massive improvement). Games nowadays are becoming increasingly multithreaded due in part to the existence chips like these, but also because of the Xbox 360 and PS3 architectures which force developers to write multithreaded code. It's only a matter of time before today's latest games require at least a dual core processor, so with this thing, you're ahead of the game.

    Yes, I'm gushing about this thing. But, really, if you take away anything from this review, just note how ecstatic I am to have this chip. No matter what applications you run, whether you're a gamer or an audiophile, this chip will improve your computing experience.

    Did I also mention it's a great value and a hell of an overclocker (I'm running it at 3.3GHz)?

    Buy it!



    5 out of 5 stars Still nead to put it to the test   August 7, 2008
    D. S. Henriques (Brazil)
    Great product, easy to install, awesome performance, though I haven't given it much of a challenge yet. I'm looking forward to when we'll have more applications using the full power of a quad-core.
    I was lucky to get the one with the new stepping, so maybe I'll do some overclocking when the time is right. No point now; 4 core processors at 2.4GHz is more than enough at the moment.


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