FS: Core 2 Quad Q9650 CPU 3.0/12MB/1333MHz CPU

[Raceboy]

I have a CPU left from a desktop that I parted out, it is the fastest non-Extreme series LGA775 CPU available.

http://ark.intel.com/products/35428/Int ... 33-MHz-FSB

Asking 100€ + shipping (5-10€ worldwide depending on the location).

[dr_st]

Very nice processor. I have the extreme variant, which is essentially the same but with an unlocked multiplier. But even with a locked multiplier, the Core 2 CPUs and early Core i offerings (unlike the latest Core i offerings) allow you to achieve nice overclocks by increasing the FSB frequency. It makes for a very potent machine, even today.

[Medessec]

I believe I'm right in saying this particular one (the Q9650) is the... absolute best Intel Core 2 Quad, at 3.06 GHz.

People shouldn't think for a moment that the old Quad Cores have lost their touch... sure, the Core i-series are far more efficient, but if someone has an LGA 775 board laying around, mating it with this CPU could easily form up a very nice media machine, file or dedicated server, or even a gaming platform.

Be sure to check before buying this CPU if your board takes it. This is one of the last generation of Core 2 Quad CPUs, it only worked on the last 965-chipset boards. If you have 945(early Core 2 Duo, Pentium D), or 915(Pentium 4s only) then straight away, your board will NOT take this CPU.

[Raceboy]

Agree, it takes medium and higher i5 CPU to better this quad-core. I used to run it on Asus P5E3 board (X38 chipset) and it ran perfectly. Never bothered to overclock but it would do nicely with decent cooler.

[Raceboy]

Bump for lowered price, giving it away for 75 euros shipped!

[BillMorrow]

gee, sounds nice..
IF i did not have a 6 core AMD cpu i would get this one..
good luck selling it..

[albertoeuro1]

Hi, pay two days ago. Waiting for arrived.

Thanks
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Arrived perfect! Recomended Seller.

Thanks.

Alberto