Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 Yorkfield 2.66GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor - OEM

Fantastic CPU

Reviewed By: on 4/25/2008

Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

Pros: This CPU is a fantastic over-clocker. I dropped it into an EVGA 790i Ultra motherboard with Corsair DDR3-1600 RAM, increased the FSB to 1900Mhz, and am currently experiencing perfect stability at 3.8Ghz. The only setting I had to change from 'auto' in the Bios was the memory voltage. I had an E6600 dual core before this. I was never able to over-clock it more than 600Mhz, so to be able to add an additional 1.2Ghz onto this CPU's speed is an incredible experience for me. Even with those insane clock rates my maximum temp never gets above 51 degrees celsius thanks to my Nirvana nv120 cooler (also an incredible product). Fantastic CPU.

Cons: None whatsoever.

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Reviewed By: Chris on 4/24/2008

Tech Level: high - Ownership: less than 1 day

Pros: This is pretty much an underclocked QX9770, but it will cost you about a grand less. Take into account that you can OC this to around 3.6-3.8GHz with a good board and heatsink, and that it will actually outperform a QX9770- it's a no-brainer.

Cons: There are no cons. Check the online review sites. This proc. is consistently faster than a Q6600 and on par with a QX9770 in almost every benchmark. The only drawback is that the extreme processors can OC a little higher- 4.5GHz, but think about, you're saving yourself a grand.

Other Thoughts: I had to buy this at another online site because Newegg is never in stock, but I buy plenty of parts from Newegg anyway and will shop here in the near future.

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Reviewed By: William on 4/22/2008

Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

Pros: Fastest CPU I've ever owned. I am an AMD fanboy and I love this chip. I pared it with 8 Gb of DDR2 and a Gigabyte motherboard. It runs Vista x64 like a champ. I'm not an overclocker so I haven't tested it at non-stock speeds. I can't say enough good things about it.

Cons: None.

Other Thoughts: Wasn't in stock at Newegg so I had to get it elsewhere.

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