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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Yorkfield 2.83GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail

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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail
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OverviewCustomer ReviewSpecificationsProduct Tour
Crush your enemies, climb the tower of paperwork, or do both at the same time. Intel's Core 2 Quad Q9550 not only makes it possible, it makes it easy. The Core 2 Quad Q9550 has quad cores that run at 2.83GHz and shares 12MB of L2 cache.

Quad cores means true multi-tasking and multi-threading. Tasks or threads get their own core; no more sharing one core and set of clock cycles. This lets you turn your system into the ultimate home entertainment center PC. One core handles the usual action on your operating system, while the second can play a DVD on the TV, the third download a file from internet, and the fourth one sends audio to the kids in another room with no lags or stutters. All this is made easier with Intel’s advanced Digital Media Boost.

The 45nm Intel Core 2 Quad processor is armed with Intel HD Boost, which implements new Intel Streaming SIMD Extension 4.1 (Intel SSE4.1) instructions for fast high definition video editing and encoding, enhance the multimedia performance.

Review Summary (read more reviews, write a review)

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Total Reviews: 987

Great Performance

white Reviewed By: Jay on 9/23/2008
Rating + 5
Tech Level Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: I do a lot of rendering with Cinema 4D and this increased my render times some 130%! It more than doubled the output of my Intel C2D e6600. Currently my Q9550 is overclocked to 3.3GHz and stays about 10 degrees cooler than my OC'ed e6600 at the same speed, which is directly related to the new 45nm fab process I suspect. It's amazing how the power of my computer instantly doubled just by adding a new chip and upgrading my bios. I couldn't be happier with it.
Cons: The only con I can think of is that it doesn't really help with gaming. But that's not a problem with the chip, but with the game developers. Eventually more and more games will utilize more cores, but as of now there are only a few which really benefit.
Other Thoughts: For those working in 3D rendering this chip is a MUST HAVE. Especially now that it's so cheap! Games will benefit only a little, so it's probably best to stick with a high-clock Core2duo for now if all you want it for is gaming. And, as always, if this helped you in any way hit the 'YES' button below!
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E0 or C1?

white Reviewed By: on 9/9/2008
Rating + 5
Tech Level Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: This is not a review but a request to all people reviewing this product. Please list whether you recieved C1 Stepping or E0 stepping.

You can find this information on the side of the box, it will be version SLAWQ if it is C1 stepping. It will be SLB8V if it is E0 stepping.

Newegg won't tell us which version we are buying, so we rely on people who have already purchased this processor to tell those of us who are thinking of buying it what version Newegg is shipping out.

It is important because the E0 will be better for overclocking. Thanks!
Cons: Newegg won't tell us which stepping their processor is!
Other Thoughts: For the record, the one i ordered on 15 August and recieved on 20 August was C1 Stepping.
283 out of 296 people found this review helpful. Did you? Yes No

Quick Specs (view all30)

ModelBX80569Q9550
SeriesCore 2 Quad
CPU Socket TypeLGA 775
CoreYorkfield
Multi-CoreQuad-Core

Review Summary (read all 987 Reviews, write a review)

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Nice IMprovement

white Reviewed By: CustomRig on 11/6/2009
Rating + 5
Tech Level Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
Pros: Upgraded from a Intel dual core 2.8 GHZ to this fine upstanding Quad 2.83 GHz. With Windows 7 my system is running super smooth. Before I had framerate variations of 40 to 90 fps on COD4 and 5 and also variations in Halo from 16 to 250 fps. Now I have a solid 91 fps in COD4 and 5 with full eye candy and no tweaks to the config. Running on an Asus P5KC MB, BFG 9800 GTX+ OC, Antec 900 case with 8GB Corsair PC2 - 8500 Ram . Ran Passmark benchmark and it showed I was only running at 2.5Ghz, Though I haven't yet tried to tweak the Bios settings, I only made sure my voltages and other settings were where they were supposed to be.
Cons: None really though I was expecting to get the full 2.8 Ghz after making sure all settings were correct. It may be a setting I missed in the Bios.
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awesome paste =]

white Reviewed By: TheShakeUp on 11/5/2009
Rating + 5
Tech Level Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Keeps my Q9550 super cool
Cons: none
Other Thoughts: its very hard to wash off clothes and fingers =[
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Amazingly FAST

white Reviewed By: OC Junkie on 11/5/2009
Rating + 5
Tech Level Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Fast, Highly overclockable
Cons: So far Price
Other Thoughts: The price outweighs the advantages of its speed. As I said, highly overclockable. I am currently stable IntelBurnTest and OCCT @ 4Ghz 1.3v. I still need to test Prim95 overnight. Also just need to tweak GTLRef if anything happens to the cores. I'm using EVGA 780i with pencil mod to stabilize the core volt and avoid high VDroop.

When overclocking this baby, you need to be patient. start with default voltage. Increase 1Ghz with stock voltage and use IntelBurnTest (IBT) for 10 iteration. Beware you need a very good cpu cooling because it will stress your cpu temps. Increase voltage by 1 increment if it fails.

Then use OCCT for 2 hours to blend test stability. This is only a mild stress test. If you pass this you are stable for moderate use of your pc.

For 24/7 use, do a prime95 test for 10-12 hrs.

I could go over 4Ghz but it would be pointless. For gaming, you have removed your cpu bottleneck and have a gpu limitation.
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Model
Brand Intel
Processors Type Desktop
Series Core 2 Quad
Model BX80569Q9550
CPU Socket Type
CPU Socket Type LGA 775
Tech Spec
Core Yorkfield
Multi-Core Quad-Core
Name Core 2 Quad Q9550
Operating Frequency 2.83GHz
FSB 1333MHz
L2 Cache 12MB
Manufacturing Tech 45 nm
64 bit Support Yes
Virtualization Technology Support Yes
Multimedia Instruction MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4, EM64T
Voltage 0.85V – 1.3625V
Thermal Design Power 95W
Cooling Device Heatsink and Fan included
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts 3 years limited
Labor 3 years limited

Introduction

Crush your enemies, climb the tower of paperwork, or do both at the same time. Intel's Core 2 Quad Q9550 not only makes it possible, it makes it easy. The Core 2 Quad Q9550 has quad cores that run at 2.83GHz and shares 12MB of L2 cache.

Quad cores means true multi-tasking and multi-threading. Tasks or threads get their own core; no more sharing one core and set of clock cycles. This lets you turn your system into the ultimate home entertainment center PC. One core handles the usual action on your operating system, while the second can play a DVD on the TV, the third download a file from internet, and the fourth one sends audio to the kids in another room with no lags or stutters. All this is made easier with Intel’s advanced Digital Media Boost.

The 45nm Intel Core 2 Quad processor is armed with Intel HD Boost, which implements new Intel Streaming SIMD Extension 4.1 (Intel SSE4.1) instructions for fast high definition video editing and encoding, enhance the multimedia performance.

Highlights

newegg Intel Core 2 Quad-core Processor
With four processing cores, the multitasking monster Quad-Core Intel Core 2 processor delivers fourfold the performance on highly-threaded applications, taking your desktop PC experience into a completely new realm of mega power. The powerful processor delivers serious performance on the ultra-demanding games of today and tomorrow. The innovative 45nm quad-core technology optimizes thermal performance for reduced power consumption and noise.
newegg Intel Advanced Smart Cache
Intel Advanced Smart Cache Technology dynamically allocates the shared L2 cache to each processor core based on workload. This efficient, multi-core-optimized implementation increases the probability that each core can access data from fast L2 cache, resulting in significantly reduced latency for frequently used data and improved performance.
newegg Intel Wide Dynamic Execution
With Intel Wide Dynamic Execution, each of the four cores can complete up to four full instructions simultaneously, improves execution speed and efficiency, delivering more instructions per clock cycle.
newegg Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel's Execute Disable Bit function can prevent certain classes of malicious "buffer overflow" attacks when combined with a supporting operating system. Execute Disable Bit allows the processor to classify areas in memory where application code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage or worm propagation.
newegg Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT)
With Intel VT, one hardware platform functions as multiple "virtual" platforms. For business, Intel VT offers improved manageability, limiting downtime and maintaining worker productivity by isolating computing activities into separate partitions. In the home, Intel VT allows creating unique user environments for multiple family members using the same platform simultaneously.

Quick Specs

BrandIntel
SeriesCore 2 Quad
Multi-CoreQuad-Core
64 bit SupportYes
Manufacturing Tech45 nm
CoreYorkfield
CPU Socket TypeLGA 775
FSB1333MHz
L2 Cache12MB
Processors TypeDesktop
Cooling DeviceHeatsink and Fan included
Multimedia InstructionMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4, EM64T
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