Core 2 Quad/Extreme

[da na]

Is a Core 2 Extreme QX9650 literally a Core 2 Quad Q9650 with an unlocked multiplier? From all I can find, it is. And the multiplier wouldn't benefit me if I wasn't overclocking, right?

Thanks!

[TukangUsapEmenq]

3 minutes ago, Mel0nMan said:

And the multiplier wouldn't benefit me if I wasn't overclocking, right?

Could've be beneficial to underclock that 130W power hog tho.

 

Dunno why either the Q9650 actually have 95W TDP over the QX 130W one.

[Emanbaird]

It could also be a higher binned chip. 

Older Extreme core 2 duo/quad chips were hardly worth their price increase.

[Emanbaird]

Oh also, an unlocked multiplier would definitely help you with OC, but it'd just help with fine tuning really. 

[freeagent]

That's a sweet CPU. Run the shit out of it. You should be able to do 4500 or so. Probably better if you have the cooler for it.

 

After you are done with it let me know via PM

[da na]

17 minutes ago, freeagent said:

That's a sweet CPU. Run the shit out of it. You should be able to do 4500 or so. Probably better if you have the cooler for it.

 

After you are done with it let me know via PM

Well, I don't have either the Core 2 Quad or Extreme.

However Ive got its little brother the Q9550. It holds up very well on Linux.

 

[freeagent]

1 hour ago, Mel0nMan said:

Well, I don't have either the Core 2 Quad or Extreme.

However Ive got its little brother the Q9550. It holds up very well on Linux.

 

Noice.

 

I have an X3360 that I run at 4100ish, I run out of FSB on my X48 board. I would have been happy with 500fsb.. the board will do 600FSB 24/7 with a Wolfdale :sadface.