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CPU Q6600 v Q6700 v Q8200

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by [PUNK] crompers, 2 Dec 2008.

  1. [PUNK] crompers

    [PUNK] crompers Dremedial

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    Im looking at getting a quad core for christmas, which of the above you buy? they can all be had for around the same price (about £20.00 in it)

    Im comfortable with OCing but i wont want to be taking it further than 3ghz, i understand the 6700 has a 10x multi which could be helpful.

    All opinions welcome :)
     
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  2. LeMaltor

    LeMaltor >^_^

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    Do they all have the same cache size? if so buy the cheapest, 3ghz isn't pushing any of them.
     
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  3. [PUNK] crompers

    [PUNK] crompers Dremedial

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    just noticed the Q8200 has 4MB compared to 8MB for the other two. Apparently tho there have been some core revisions for this model, anyone have experience?
     
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  4. ATLPIMP

    ATLPIMP oooh, shiney

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    Q6600 has 8Mb (2Mb X 4) cache, and new G0 stepping almost guarantees 3GHz without added voltage (9X333).

    Mine is happy at 7 X 430 at 1.27V after 100 instances of IBT.
     
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  5. [PUNK] crompers

    [PUNK] crompers Dremedial

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    yep i know the Q6600 G0 is a great processor. i suppose my question is would there be any reason to buy either of the over two over a Q6600?
     
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  6. LeMaltor

    LeMaltor >^_^

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    No. :p
     
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    tank_rider What's a Dremel?

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    The 8200 is only a dual core compared to the other two which are quads, so i'd discount that straight away if it's a quad you're after!
     
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    [PUNK] crompers Dremedial

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    straight answer to a straight question, thanks :thumb:


    If you look thats a Q8200 and not an E8200, its a new quad core chip
     
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  9. mooseguy

    mooseguy Crazy Moose

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    Yep, there is a quad core chip with the same serial number - it runs at 2.33GHz. The Q6600 has a clock speed of 2.4GHz, so its faster stock. AFAIK, the Q6600 overclocks *a lot* better than the Q8200. The Q6600 is the one to go for. Incidentally, mine arrived today :D. Looking forward to overclocking it.
     
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  10. hodgy100

    hodgy100 Minimodder

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    I got a q6600 the other day, havent used it yet though, i have to wait for christmas before i get any other parts i need :(

    I bought it based on the fact that peopel have been able to overclock it really easily, and as this will be my first time overclocking properly, i have made it easy for myself :)
     
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    [PUNK] crompers Dremedial

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    thats sorted then im bagging myself a Q6600

    Im hoping my Freezer 7 Pro will be able to cope with 3ghz?
     
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  12. heir flick

    heir flick Minimodder

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    my q6600 is running at 3ghz with a arctic freezer pro easy, read talk of the q6600 being discontinued so grab one while you can
     
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  13. [PUNK] crompers

    [PUNK] crompers Dremedial

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    ok thanks, ebuyer have 400 in stock at the mo so hopefully i'll be ok
     
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  14. Fredrics

    Fredrics Hmm...

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    The q6600 gets 3ghz easy, however make sure you choose a suitable motherboard otherwise it may be a bit of a struggle.
     
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    [PUNK] crompers Dremedial

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    ive got a GA-P31-DS3L, been OCing my e4500 all year on it so its all good
     
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    [PUNK] crompers Dremedial

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    further musings

    just spotted that i could have a q9300 for £40 more, worth it?

    :edit: just though soddit and ordered the Q6600, saved myself £40 and got a decent multiplier
     
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