Which CPU is better? C2D E6750 or Q6600 Quad Core

[akt921]

Core 2 Duo E67502.66ghz 1333FSB or Q6600 Quad Core 2.4ghz 1066FSB, assuming they cost the same. This pc is not for gaming but I always work with multiple windows open at the same time.

[happyplato]

If you work on multiple windows at the same time, the Q6600 will be better.

Core 2 Duo E67502.66ghz 1333FSB or Q6600 Quad Core 2.4ghz 1066FSB, assuming they cost the same. This pc is not for gaming but I always work with multiple windows open at the same time.

[akt921]

If you work on multiple windows at the same time, the Q6600 will be better.

Thanks!!

[cereal83]

What about if you want a gaming rig for the next 2-3 years?

Thanks

[jdmkidd]

something better will probably come out,

[carmaster]

Q6600 is the best bet.

[iceman51]

What about if you want a gaming rig for the next 2-3 years?

Thanks

For your needs the Q6600 is best. It is also a very good chip for gamming. Ive got a b3 rev. and on stock volts easily does 3.2ghz, so most games run very well and you still have the quad advantage.

[cereal83]

For your needs the Q6600 is best. It is also a very good chip for gamming. Ive got a b3 rev. and on stock volts easily does 3.2ghz, so most games run very well and you still have the quad advantage.

At what point do you need to upgrade the stock fan? Like how can go go with oem cpu fan?

[iceman51]

At what point do you need to upgrade the stock fan? Like how can go go with oem cpu fan?

That depends on temps, I picked up a Ultra 120 extreme for a good price and use it. I didnt really try to oc with the stock hsf, so I cant say how far you could go with it. I'd say try it and keep an eye on the temps.

[ASharp]

At what point do you need to upgrade the stock fan? Like how can go go with oem cpu fan?

If you don't plan on overclocking then the stock heatsink and fan should be more than sufficient. If you do want to overclock though, I think the HSF should be fine for some light overclocking but you should watch the temperatures. There's a nice temperature guide over here but it is quite lengthy.

[cereal83]

Thanks for the tips. I am gonna see how soon I can get one. Can anybody recommend a good mobo?

[cegras]

Make sure to get a "G0" stepping. I believe it has "SLACR" in the serial somewhere.

Get a P35 chipset. If you want to blow a lot of money, get a X38 chipset, just released.

[cereal83]

What about a BFG mobo with i680 or whatever it's called?

I will check into the new x38 chipset. I don't have loads of money but why not spend $50 more for better performance

also, which brand name should I be looking at? I am not partial to Asus or gigabyte. What about MSI or other mobo's?

[dhamilton]

Why don't you like Asus or Gigabyte?

Gigabyte probably offers the best value and is a great overclocker...

Gigabyte DS3L is the basic board for $95
Gigabyte DS3R is a slightly more advanced board (includes RAID and Firewire) for $130

The Asus P5K-E is a good board too, if you want slightly more features (wifi, 2 PCI-E16 slots, etc) for $185.

IMHO, no sense spending $300 on a mobo if you don't need to. You won't see that much of an OCing difference between the P35 and X38 right now.

[Oversized Rooster]

I have the Asus P5K-E WiFi Edition which costs like $160. It's a great overclocking board! I can take my E6850 to 4GHz with it.

Previously with my old Asus P5W DH, I could only do 3.6GHz stable with the same heatsink.