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RE: Q9550

kakys2 — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:17:45 GMT

You have to pay delivery on top of that price so its about the same price as the deal I found.

RE: Q9550

col — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:02:02 GMT

Yes try the Q6600 the G0 stepping are the best for overclocking i believe ive found the cheapest here below.

http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/Other+products/Intel+Core+2+Quad+Q6600+2.4GHz+95W+G0+Stepping+(Retail+775)+?productId=28356

RE: Q9550

-Wiz!- — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:01:02 GMT

Two ATI X2's would make and awesome folding rig with a Quad...Although the handbag would more than likely melt. :D

RE: Q9550

kakys2 — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:58:30 GMT

Yes your probably right, but its nice to have the option of popping another card in if/when prices come down.

RE: Q9550

-Wiz!- — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:58:48 GMT

The case is SLI/Crossfire compatible but one good card or a ATI X2 is the way to go. :)

RE: Q9550

MartenReed — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:42:33 GMT

I think two'd fit, but whether you can connect two is a different matter. I don't think there are any SLi/CrossFire mATX motherboards.

Not like SLi/CrossFire is worth considering, anyways :)

RE: Q9550

Slipstreem — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:42:05 GMT

Why would you want two graphics cards? :)

Cheers, Slipstreem. :cool:

RE: Q9550

kakys2 — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:27:48 GMT

I was thinking of getting a high spec lap top, but if I can get a portabed lcd monitor, I may consider building a system similar to yours. Will two gfx cards fit in the case ( without causing cooling problems).

RE: Q9550

-Wiz!- — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:38:35 GMT

Thanks...She is a fine gaming rig. It weighs a fair amount though when fully loaded. Not as portable as I'd have thought. :)

RE: Q9550

kakys2 — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:06:54 GMT

I love that case you got Wiz.

RE: Q9550

ricedg — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:43:55 GMT

Basically they are two E6600's in the same physical package.
I found they overclocked in the same way too.

RE: Q9550

-Wiz!- — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:55:41 GMT

Cool. :)

RE: Q9550

kakys2 — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:56:34 GMT

I just found a Q6600 for £113 saving £94 to put toward my HD 4850 or HD 4870. Just found one on ebay for£99 with free postage.

RE: Q9550

MartenReed — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:32:05 GMT

[quote][b]kakys2 (19/08/2008)[/b][hr]I am seriously considering the Q6600 now.[/quote]

Good :D

RE: Q9550

kakys2 — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:31:33 GMT

I am seriously considering the Q6600 now.

RE: Q9550

Slipstreem — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:10:14 GMT

Buy one then if it makes you happy. It doesn't alter the fact that a Q6600 offers nearly twice the value-for-money and performance that very nearly matches it speed for speed. :)

Cheers, Slipstreem. :cool:

RE: Q9550

kakys2 — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:00:40 GMT

The Q9550 is only £40 more than the Q9450. so I think it is good value. I was not aware of the poor over-clockability (is that a word) of Q9*** series though, I was assumig it would overclock like my E6600.

RE: Q9550

ricedg — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:35:36 GMT

None of the Q9's overclock well.
The Q6600 is still the one to get if you need a Quad.

The due soon 45nm "budget" Q8200 is probably not going to beat the Q6600 either.
With a multiplier of 7 and an FSB of 333 (making stock 2.33Gz), it'll need an FSB of 428 to hit a mere 3Ghz.
Even the best mobos have problems getting that high with a Quad.

So, the Q6600 is with us for a bit longer and it's going to get cheaper.
Good news :D

RE: Q9550

mog wilson — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:53:09 GMT

Although i agree with the Q6600's value for money aspect and its overclockability, Is the Q9450 worth more of a look than the Q9550?, Its a hell of a lot cheaper as well.

Damn the x8 multi to hell.

RE: Q9550

-Wiz!- — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:49:41 GMT

Edit: I lie it does with a bios update...Sorry. :)

http://support.asus.com/cpusupport/cpusupport.aspx

RE: Q9550

Slipstreem — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:47:29 GMT

...which would then entail buying a new motherboard which makes the Q9550 even worse value-for-money than it seemed before. :)

Cheers, Slipstreem. :cool:

RE: Q9550

-Wiz!- — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:45:59 GMT

Looks like it does not support 45nm...

http://event.asus.com/mb/45nm/

RE: Q9550

Slipstreem — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:38:17 GMT

If you re-use the Zalman HSF you already have, the saving comes closer to £90 and that goes a very long way towards replacing your ageing graphics card with a shiny new [url=http://www.ebuyer.com/product/145527]HD4850[/url].

If you're a gamer and looking for higher framerates then I'd highly recommend that you try the ATI Tray Tool tweaking thread linked to below my sig before spending any money on anything. :)

Cheers, Slipstreem. :cool:

RE: Q9550

MartenReed — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:37:36 GMT

Tried the Asus site? :)

RE: Q9550

-Wiz!- — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:27:46 GMT

The Q6600 is a better buy and save you £75. :)

RE: Q9550

Slipstreem — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:27:09 GMT

I can't, but a Q6600 would probably overclock to around 3.6GHz with a £15 aftermarket HSF for half the price and run rings around the Q9550 at stock. :)

Cheers, Slipstreem. :cool:

Q9550

kakys2 — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:11:25 GMT

But can anyone tell me if my mobo will take, see sig for mobo. Also available at dabs for £207.58.