Intel Quad Core Q6600 2.4GHz

Advanced Smart Cache, Installed 8 MB, Cache 2 x 4MB - L2 Cache, Bus - 1066 MHz, Clock - 2.4 GHz, LGA775 Socket.

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Posted on 29 / 04 / 2007

Features Intel's class leading Core microarchitecture.
Still expensive.

The quad core technology features four execution cores which promises to deliver improved artificial intelligence and physics engine for 3D games. I look forward to seeing how it renders my pre-ordered games like Colin McRae: DIRT.

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User - damion

Posted on 17 / 06 / 2007

Vista is still buggy, but in co-op with this cpu i've been able to complete tasks faster.
Wait a few months and it will be sub-£100, people who buy at launch get a raw deal.

I would rate the gameplay achieved by this cpu as impressive. It certainly offers a realism level of visualization and physics beyond that yet seen by me. I doubt however that many people will fork out £287.99 for it like I did. I do feel Intel offer a poor level of bang for bucks for whose buying their latest offering. The price is often three or four fold of that found 6-9 months down the line.

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User - magmus

Posted on 20 / 06 / 2007

Can now run WoW on full terrain settings and graphics. Supreme power from this processor.
Zing

After installing Windows Vista it was patently obvious my old setup was going to work - chugging away like an old steam boat. This one runs faster and supports all the important things like 'Hyper-Threading Technology'. Just make sure your motherboard and power supply support it - check the socket type, or simply enter your motherboard's model number into a search engine like Ask or Google. Most manufacturers include an online manual with your motherboard details.

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