Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor HH80562PH0568M - OEM

Pros: Overclocks very well even on air cooling, my maximum stable was 4.0 GHZ. I ran this CPU for 4 years straight @ 3.4 GHZ, only recently stepping back to 3.2 in the interest of lifespan.

I have never seen a temp over 70C.

Cons: Uhh.. After a full 5 years and 3 months of ownership, I cannot possibly begin to point out any negative aspects of this processor.

Other Thoughts: Simply must be replaced... no way can this hold a candle to a new i7.

Sad to see it go. Will likely put it to use inside a NAS one day.

I realize this review is extremely late, as this is a discontinued CPU, however some people might like to know the potential these had to last.

Pros: Works great, good overclocking (havent done much yet), runs my games and applications well, good price. Definite good buy for the price, using a Rosewill fan and it stays cool

Cons: None

Other Thoughts: BFG Tech] GTX 280, Asus P5Q Pro Motherboard, Samsung 750gb HDD, 4gb Crucial Ballistix RAM, HP DVD/CD Play back and burner, Corsair 750w Power supply, Intel Q6600 Core 2 Quad Processor (chip only), Rosewill RCX-Z300 92mm Ball CPU Cooler, NZXT Guardian 921 Mid-tower case, Windows Vista home 64-bit edition.

Pros: Great performance for the price. Overclocks well with a decent board, and can obviously tackle any multi-threaded app.

Cons: Runs a bit warm, so just make sure you have a decent HSF.

Other Thoughts: Fantastic product. Very satisfied with my purchase.

Pros: great overclocking i have mine set at 3.4ghz idles low 30's
never goes over 40 on games like far cry2, l4d and pure

Cons: none

Other Thoughts: great buy

Pros: powerful for the price

Cons: runs a bit warm overclocked but what doesnt

Pros: Easy to overclock with the right Mobo. Stays cool.

Cons: None found yet.

Other Thoughts: Research your setup before your build. Ensure that your Ram, mobo and processor will work together. If not, you will be fighting yourself to get decent overclock speeds.

Pros: faster, quicker, nice easy to install what els runs cool. i clocked it up to 3.0 and am willing to go higher

Cons: not able to clock it up to 4.0?

Other Thoughts: i would buy another and new egg rulles there good

Pros: This processor is incredible!!!! Chews through dvd to .mkv file creating using handbrake. Maxes out all cores for great performance and incredible video quality. Takes whatever I throw at it in Reason 4..... even using 24 bit using on-board audio which is heavily dependent on the processor.
Got the newest version that uses 95W vs 105W. Give it some quality Corsair or PC Power and Cooling PSU juice and it will reward you.
Runs cool @ 35c idle, don't have an under load temp.

Cons: NONE!!!

Other Thoughts: Q6600 2.4Ghz Stock
Mascool Heatsink/Fan
Gigabyte 965P-S3
4GB Gskill 1066
Corsair 750watt
Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro

Pros: Overclockable. It practically BEGS to be! Big price drop in the last year. You can get excellent, reliable performance for little more than a Dual core.

Cons: I recommend a good heat pipe HS on it if you want to overclock.

Other Thoughts: I am running it at 333 fsb and it doesn't get above 50 with a Zalman 9700. I am running 64 bit Vista and it really performs.

Pros: Not much needs to be said here with this things rep. A great chip for overclocking.

Cons: n/a

Other Thoughts: MoBo: P5K Deluxe