Core 2 Quad/Extreme offers enhanced performance and efficiency for demanding tasks.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Core 2 Quad/Extreme offers enhanced performance and efficiency for demanding tasks.

I_mex380_I
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05-07-2016, 08:41 AM

It appears to be a Core 2 Quad Q9650 with an unlocked multiplier, not a separate Core 2 Extreme QX9650. The multiplier would help only when you were pushing beyond stock performance.

I_mex380_I

05-07-2016, 08:41 AM #1

It appears to be a Core 2 Quad Q9650 with an unlocked multiplier, not a separate Core 2 Extreme QX9650. The multiplier would help only when you were pushing beyond stock performance.

Richiekim
Junior Member

05-07-2016, 09:35 AM

It might help to slow down the processor a bit. I’m not sure why the Q9650 seems to run at 95W instead of the advertised 130W, but there could be differences between the models.

Richiekim

05-07-2016, 09:35 AM #2

It might help to slow down the processor a bit. I’m not sure why the Q9650 seems to run at 95W instead of the advertised 130W, but there could be differences between the models.

xCrusherYT
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05-07-2016, 05:52 PM

It might also be a more expensive chip version. Previous Extreme core 2 duo/quad models weren't worth the added cost.

xCrusherYT

05-07-2016, 05:52 PM #3

It might also be a more expensive chip version. Previous Extreme core 2 duo/quad models weren't worth the added cost.

husker53
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05-13-2016, 04:53 AM

Additionally, an unlocked multiplier would certainly aid in OC, though it would mainly assist with minor adjustments.

husker53

05-13-2016, 04:53 AM #4

Additionally, an unlocked multiplier would certainly aid in OC, though it would mainly assist with minor adjustments.

FutureLebed
Junior Member

05-14-2016, 10:13 AM

This CPU is really impressive. It should handle around 4500 operations smoothly. A cooler would make a big difference. Once you're finished, just let me know through the PM.

FutureLebed

05-14-2016, 10:13 AM #5

This CPU is really impressive. It should handle around 4500 operations smoothly. A cooler would make a big difference. Once you're finished, just let me know through the PM.

EndermanMan18
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05-29-2016, 01:34 AM

I don't own the Core 2 Quad or Extreme, but I do have its sibling, the Q9550. It performs quite well with Linux.

EndermanMan18

05-29-2016, 01:34 AM #6

I don't own the Core 2 Quad or Extreme, but I do have its sibling, the Q9550. It performs quite well with Linux.

Cqristopher
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06-19-2016, 01:43 AM

Noise. My X3360 runs around 4100, but I ran out of FSB on my X48 board. I’d prefer 500FSB; the board handles 600FSB nonstop with a Wolfdale.

Cqristopher

06-19-2016, 01:43 AM #7

Noise. My X3360 runs around 4100, but I ran out of FSB on my X48 board. I’d prefer 500FSB; the board handles 600FSB nonstop with a Wolfdale.