Great Overclocking potential (Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.4 GHz)

Member Name: codename8778

Product:	Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.4 GHz
Date:	07/10/08 (55 review reads)
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Advantages: Quad core, overclocking

Disadvantages: new architecture on the horizon

I purchased this processor exactly 1 year ago for use in my main home system. The system is used for video & audio editing, gaming, and general PC use. To be exact I purchased an OEM version of the newer stepping energy efficient chip (all chips purchased now will be that version). The stock speed is 2.4ghz, and by using an Arctic Cooling heatsink/fan I easily clocked it to 3.4ghz where it has remained, perfectly stable for a year. Granted I am using a pretty high end Asus Commando motherboard, but even if your motherboard is cheaper, you shouldnt have any problems getting it to at least 3ghz. Benchmark wise, at the speed I'm using it at, it blows every other chip out the water at stock speeds. Its more than enough power for everything I throw at it (even though its some pretty high end processing). I would highly recommend this chip, as it gives so much power for a reasonably low price.

Summary: Well worth the money for all kinds of use

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