Intel CORE2QUAD/2.66GHZ/12MB CACHE/1333MHZ/BOX

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Processor Type: Core 2 Quad
Processor Features: Enhanced Intel Speedstep technology
64-bit Instruction Set Support
Execute Disable Bit
Virtualization Technology
Intel Thermal Monitor 2
Enhanced Halt State (C1E)
Quad Core
Socket Type: Socket LGA775
Package Type: Intel Boxed

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Intel CORE2QUAD/2.66GHZ/12MB CACHE/1333MHZ/BOX Reviews

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So far I haven't had any problems with this cpu. I'm pleased with Intel and don't plan on going back to AMD anytime soon. from Amazon.com Mine idles at 15 degrees and on load it reaches a maximum of 37 running at 3.2GHz without raising the volt... my past q6600 gets too hot to try overclocking... from Amazon.com First off, this processor is undoubtedly the best deal out there among the Intel quad-cores. Compared to the Q9550 at $570 and the QX9650 at $1000 or more, this CPU is a certified bargain. from Amazon.com The upgrade path will end with the $1400 QX9770, which is exactly the same processor as Q9450 but with a 20% frequency bump. Such a frequency difference is usually inconsequential in real performance, not to mention the 55% extra heat and noise associated. So, Q9450 may well be one of the best LGA775 CPUs ever for all eternity, although Intel just released the new E0 stepping of Q9550 in August, 2008. Q9550 is over-clocked 6% over Q9450, which is a very minor difference. from Amazon.com I've been building a number of systems lately, and needed to put together a few of my own too. So in addition to building several servers based on newer Xeon chips, I also have had the pleasure of building two core 2 quad systems recently. Intel's entire lineup of new chips have some real positives. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 Quad-Core Processor, 2.66 GHz, 12M L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB, LGA775 is a great chip in particular that offers you some of the benefits of a server CPU at a home PC price point. from Amazon.com it's also very compatible with the types of boards and set-ups that most gamers or heavy application users (read photoshop :) ) will want in their rigs. from Amazon.com it has a very similar clock speed (easily over-clocked) and a respectable 8 mb of l2 cache, which is nothing to sneeze at. from Amazon.com as far as i know) but just runs a touch slower (2.66 ghz instead of 2.8 or 3.0 ghz.) i wouldn't pay more for one of the other quad-cores unless you insist on having the fastest thing out there. from Amazon.com insteading of paying a huge amount for the qx9650 was able to get this chip overclocked to 3.3 gig, as for gaming use. from Amazon.com if you are a power user, at this time you are still a "power user" with the old(recent) 6600, if you are playing games this is overkill. from Amazon.com

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Processor, 2.66 GHz, 1333 MHz Bus Speed, 2 MB Cache Memory, For Socket LGA775, For PC Platforms

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Released	1 year ago
Processor Type	Core 2 Quad
Processor Features	Enhanced Intel Speedstep technology 64-bit Instruction Set Support Execute Disable Bit Virtualization Technology Intel Thermal Monitor 2 Enhanced Halt State (C1E) Quad Core
Socket Type	Socket LGA775
Package Type	Intel Boxed
Architecture	45 nanometers
Clock Speed	2.66 GHz
Front Side Bus Speed	1333 MHz
L2 Cache Size	2 MB
MPN	BX80569Q9450A
Manufacturer	Intel
Package Qty.	1
Platform	PC
Processor Number	Q950
Product Type	Processor
Recommended Use	Gaming Multimedia applications
UPC	735858198493

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