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[Sazar]

They are the newer quad cores released by Intel.

Look them up on Newegg or a similar site.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_future_Intel_Core_2_microprocessors#.22Yorkfield.22_.2845_nm.29

The model number list is not accurate, but the features are.

 

[Not Bman]

I can't find them on any store, what do you mean the model number is not accurate but the features are?

 

[Sazar]

I have not seen a Q9400, as listed in the article. I have seen the Q9300 and the Q9450 (which I have).

 

[Not Bman]

I am sorry if I am not understanding you....

you said save some money and get either the Q9300 or the Q9450, if these are the newer quadcores would they not be more expensive? Plus if I can't find them in retail stores or online stores, they don't seem useful to me lol All I found on them was they were released in March, hmmm.

Found it

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=29316&vpn=EU80569PJ067N&manufacture=Intel


and this was the one I was getting...

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2643933

which is cheaper and I can overclock it to be faster then the Q9450

 

[Sazar]

/me shoots self in the head

Ok, again, please explain exactly what it is you are looking to do with this system. If you are not entirely sure yourself, play it safe and buy the Q6600. In general usage and even in gaming, there is no real performance difference.

The higher FSB and cache will give you better performance on the Q9450 however.

Now, given that you are not sure about a lot of the remaining items on your system, why exactly are you looking to overclock? :smoker:

 

[Not Bman]

Saz, I don't get why you are getting frustrated and all.

I have not asked a question about the CPU, you were the one talking about the Q9450 and Q9300, I was already certain about the Q6600, which I said I was going to overclock it (the Q6600) to 3.2Ghz. To me it seems like a good price for abilities. If all you were doing was stated that the Q9450 & the Q9300 are better CPU's then I understand, and thanks, but I don't see how they are.

Q9450 - 2.66Ghz for 379.99

Q9300 - 2.50Ghz for 299.99

Q6600 - 2.4Ghz for 249.97 (341.59 with heatsink, still cheaper then Q9450)

While the Q6600 can be overclocked easily (from many reviews) to 3.2Ghz.


You might have a point with getting the Q9450 since it's higher with 2.66ghz, if I didn't want to overclock anything it would be nice.

Now if I am still sounding like a douche please ignore me lol.

 

[Sazar]

No, it's just, you are dropping a hell of a lot of money for a new build that you are putting together yourself

Might be easier to start with something a little less... cutting edge But, if you know your stuff, you should be fine.

 

[Not Bman]

hahah, I am 99% sure I can build the system alright man, have done it many times. And if all fails there are people I can go to, but thanks for the concern...

and how are you keep on replying and playing CSS at the same time? lol

 

[Not Bman]

So Vista and my EVGA Nvidia nforce 780i SLI motherboard came today.

I have to say, that is the largest motherboard box I have ever seen!!!