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- 5
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- 4
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Overall a good processor
- Pros: Runs very cool (20C idle and 26C load with air cooling) / slightly better overclocker than Q6600 (was able to get it up to 3.3GHz but haven't tried pushing it any harder yet) / excellent performance at this price / faster than Q6600 @ stock frequencies
- Cons: 7.5 multiplier holds CPU back from being a monster of an overclocker, only 6MB cache (considering the previous gen Q6600 has 8MB), slightly less bang-for-your-buck compared to Q9450, motherboard needs to be able to handle a high FSB in order to get the full overclocking potential of this CPU
- Other Thoughts: It is my opinion that the Q9450 is a slightly better value in the long run when compared to the Q9300 because you have twice the amount of cache (12MB versus 6MB), higher multiplier (8 versus 7.5 which is better for overclocking) and the default frequency is higher (2.66GHz versus 2.5GHz). I feel that these differences alone is worth the $100 premium over the Q9300. Don't get me wrong, I am still VERY pleased with the Q9300 but for those that can spare the extra $100 then I suggest they get the Q9450 instead. Comp specs: MSI P7N Diamond, 4GB OCZ DDR2-8500 1066MHz SLI, dual XFX 8800GT XXX Alpha Dog Edition GPUs in SLI, Vista Ultimate 64-bit, Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro 750W SLI PSU
Easy OC
- Pros: stsrted at 333 fsb went to 466 stable in 3-steps 3.51 Ghz, FSB 1866 hz, vcore of 1.23 v using cheap memory set to run at 800 hz (933 with over clock) running 1:1 with CPU at 2.1 v
- Cons: appears to run hot with a stock copper core heat sink and fan from a Quad core 6600
Hardware monitor version 108 shows the 4-cores reaching 72 deg C after 3dMark06
- Other Thoughts: SiSandra Cpu score of 60,000 is higher than intels best stock clock cpu
Asus P5K/EPU 8-phase power appears to keep high FSB stable, Trancends' cheapest 1066hz rated memory does the job
Good Stuff
- Pros: Low Voltage, Heat generation. High FSB tolerance.
- Cons: Low X, 7.5 X means you really have to bump up the FSB.
- Other Thoughts: Excellent chip for a SFF pc.
| Model |
| Brand |
Intel |
| Processors Type |
Desktop |
| Series |
Core 2 Quad |
| Model |
EU80580PJ0606M |
| CPU Socket Type |
| CPU Socket Type |
LGA 775 |
| Tech Spec |
| Core |
Yorkfield |
| Multi-Core |
Quad-Core |
| Name |
Core 2 Quad Q9300 |
| Operating Frequency |
2.5GHz |
| FSB |
1333MHz |
| L2 Cache |
6MB |
| Manufacturing Tech |
45 nm |
| 64 bit Support |
Yes |
| Hyper-Threading Support |
No |
| Virtualization Technology Support |
Yes |
| Multimedia Instruction |
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4, EM64T |
| Voltage |
0.85V – 1.3625V |
| Thermal Design Power |
95W |
| Cooling Device |
Cooling device not included - Processor Only |
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Reviewed By: Darkcobra007 on 5/2/2008
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
