Q6600 in 2024
Q6600 in 2024
Curious if there's a market for Q6600 as I have my old build lying around and retired only because I couldn't run Win 10 Pro on it.
Components
Case: Cosmos 1100 or 1000 (don't recall exact)
Board: ASUS Rampage ROG DDR3
Memory: Corsair DDR3 Dominator 16GB
CPU: Q6600
Any idea what this is worth and if there's a demand for those perhaps running old OS or Linux?
In reality, likely not much, if any.
DDR3 is far beyond the attention of most people seeking upgrades. I’ve seen DDR3 1600 priced at $5 per stick for a month without any interest.
Check your nearby Marketplace or eBay listings to find any available units and see their current prices. On eBay, you can mark items as "sold" to view actual sales data.
Another option is to give it to someone in a local gaming community. You might also store it in your parts bin or closet, hoping for a better deal later (though it’s unlikely). Remember to remove the CMOS battery.
my q6600 is running on windows 10 without any issues, it's been working well for years. it's a nice older machine, and i know someone who uses it as a home office PC. it originally came with DDR2 8 GB RAM, which is the maximum capacity for the system. currently, it seems to be doing fine for most tasks, though she really enjoys it. i think there might be a local charity that could benefit from having it. they could donate it to someone in need who would appreciate a simple machine for work or streaming. with 16 GB of RAM, it should easily handle windows 10 and basic computer use without any problems.
The Q6600 has been functioning with Windows 10 since its release in July 2015. Even with Intel boards that didn’t support certain features, it still supports 32-bit Windows 10. Running 64-bit versions is possible but limited—only until the end of 2025 when Windows 10 reaches EOL, just a month after Windows 11 will stop receiving updates. It cannot run Windows 11 24H2 because it lacks the necessary POPCNT instruction. Regarding its market value, the Q6600 hit its current price below $10 on eBay eight years ago and has remained stable since then.
During my upgrade to Windows 10, I didn't realize I could run it on a Q6600 plus. Since I use all applications in 64-bit without modifying or bypassing components, stability was crucial. My projects often require several hours of processing, and any sudden failure would be very damaging, especially regarding trading access. As a finance expert focused on modeling, I can design my own systems but lack the technical expertise to experiment beyond standard solutions. At work, I depend on IT staff, but this is my personal PC for consulting—making me an IT professional with limited hands-on experience. I've maintained every machine I've owned since 1997, including installing all software, which I consider sufficient. Between builds, I don't stay updated on the latest tech or news unless work forces me to adapt what I already have, which rarely becomes an issue. This approach lets me run my systems for at least six years, and now reaching ten years is a goal. Upgrading to Windows 11 wouldn't be necessary, but without it, I can't be certain of missing out on improvements. The biggest drawback is that I often build more capable machines at home than those available in the workplace.