Q6600 vs Q8200

[pcwiz1983]

The one thing that matters at all is your motherboard. Vista till this day is still having problems; however here is a quick setup of my pc and I love it.

1. NO OC
2. Windows XP 32bit
Reason: No garbage programs, not really that many fancy graphics (wish I could run 98) Can upgrade later when windows 7 comes out
3. Quad 8200
Reason: Extremely quiet, inexpensive, and upgradable in the future to keep up with i7 Can oc a bit and you dont run the risk of burning out your cpu
3. EVGA 790i Ultra SLI ready motherboard
Reason: Cheaper than the Asus motherboard, compatible with nvidia sli video cards top of the line
4. 9800gt sli x2 1280x1024 3d mark score 13000+ a great score for xp or u can get the 260 I just hate the bulky looking thing.
5. 4 gb ddr3 epp 2.0 ram


Overall its a great gaming machine for less than 800usd dollars. If your smart buy your pc components at small pop computer stores they always lower their prices.

 

[caniba]

Sorry but

Vista till this day is still having problems

it is??? how do you know if you are not using it?

Reason: Extremely quiet

Do you mind explaining how the hell a cpu is quiet or loud???

compatible with nvidia sli video cards top of the line

What does this have to do with anything? ATI doesn't make top of the line cards?

If your smart buy your pc components at small pop computer stores they always lower their prices.

Yes, but they still can't compete with Newegg. Although I am all for supporting the local economy and especially the mom and pop stores.

 

[pcwiz1983]

Some Correction from my post:

1. Extremely quiet because your not using a gigantic fan to cool the pc.

2. I had vista an returned it when I bought it back at the beginning of March with ep3 update HATED IT

3. Yeah I enjoy supporting the local economy good karma

4. Its a great machine, havent had any problems at all and I dont have to worry about heating issues while playing games.

5. Let me correct myself while ATI has quality it doesnt have the quantity. Processors are decent I prefer my intel.

 

[firefly4423]

They cranked the dual up to 3.85ghz, but only 3.6ghz for the quad.
http://www.xbitlabs.com/images/cpu/core2quad-q6600/lp-2.png

nice, I always thought the 6600 would be a better shot at overclocking but could never find anything like thise. Thanks

 

[xtreme57]

hmm this is a never ending controversy...id vote for the q8200 with latest sse 4.1 instructions ......

check this

http://pcgamersera.com/category/q8200-vs-q6600/

 

[boulard83]

Price changed since the start of this thread, i would no go Q9400

 

[Taartje]

My PC has an Q8200 and I just pushed it to 2.8GHz the day before yesterday. It runs on 400x7 (1600MHz FSB) on stock voltage. So if you don't want to OC a lot, you might aswell go for an Q8200.

 

[vortex69]

I have a q8200 sitting @ 3.5ghz on the stock fan - no testing yet, I'm installing x64 Vista - not too bright I admit but after installing OS's for 20 years, I like to live dangerously This Gigabyte ep45-ud3l is running like a champ

I had the Q6600 in the past a few times actually, had one cpu running @ 3.8 on water - that will become one of the classics - a true champion CPU

quads are not the greatest overclocker but contrary to what I'm hearing this Q8200 is overclocked 1.2ghz on the stock fan @ 1.4volts - once I get the OS installed, I'll start the Orthos drill on it and post back

 

[Taartje]

1.4 volts on stock fan? Intel has specified a max of 1.365V, which is too hot for a stock cooler.

I wouldn't be suprised if your PC shuts down due to thermal throttle.

 

[vortex69]

when you overclock, don't give too much weight on Intel's guidelines

If you cherish your $200 cpu - don't overclock - at least not to the full extent

Voltage is one thing but don't be too concerned about that - it's the heat - if I'm 20ºC under tj. max running full Orthos load (2 instances with affinity set properly) - hey, I'm fine - I haven't fried a cpu in my entire life - which is strange - I should have killed at least one over the years (they are stronger than you think) - if you want your cpu to last 5+ years (who does), I'd recommend keeping the heat low then

 

[Taartje]

Meh, my CPU reaches tops of 70c now, with a Scythe Mugen.

My sensors are probably broken.

 

[amdfangirl]

Necro?