Intel to release faster quad core chip

SRTDodge05 · 05-20-2008, 03:25 PM

IN THE THIRD quarter of 2008, Intel will apparently be releasing its Q9650 Core 2 Quad processor, which has similar specs to the current high-end "Extreme" QX9650, but will cost almost half the price.
The report, which originally appeared on HKEPC, a Chinese Web site, said that the new Q9650 would cost $530, compared to $999 which a high-end "Extreme" QX9650 would set you back.
The specs of the two processors are purportedly fairly similar, with 12MB of cache memory, clock speeds of 3GHz and a 1333MHz front-side bus.

Intel to release faster quad core chip - The INQUIRER

**ctal** · 05-20-2008, 04:47 PM

I wouldn't hold my breath. The Q9550 was introduced months ago, and is still almost impossible to buy:

Online Inventory Locator for Intel Q9550 processor

-- Al

bobmitch · 05-20-2008, 11:55 PM

I got my hands on a Q9450 last week at Fry's on sale for $279.99 with NO regrets. They are gonna phase out the Q9450 in favor of the Q9400, which has half the cache...glad I got the chip when I did. The difference in speed between the Q9450 and Q9550 is negligable...so I feel confident having made the right move. Looks like Intel is gonna cut corners...the new chips will almost all contain less cache.

**Sandog** · 05-21-2008, 11:48 AM

Not sure what CPU to go to next. I was planning on a quad but I might still go with a Wolfdale to lesson the heat. At least there are plenty of choices to consider and availability coming in Q3 with a price drop.

**Sandog** · 05-21-2008, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobmitch

I got my hands on a Q9450 last week at Fry's on sale for $279.99 with NO regrets. They are gonna phase out the Q9450 in favor of the Q9400, which has half the cache...glad I got the chip when I did. The difference in speed between the Q9450 and Q9550 is negligable...so I feel confident having made the right move. Looks like Intel is gonna cut corners...the new chips will almost all contain less cache.

Good Deal!

bobmitch · 05-21-2008, 11:54 AM

Found this if anyone's interested

Micro Center Online - Intel® Boxed Core 2 Quad Processor Q9450

Problem I have with the new processors in Q3 is that Intel cut the L2 cache in half...not too impressed...the Q9450 and Q9550 will be worth their weight in gold for now

**Sandog** · 05-21-2008, 12:34 PM

What board are you running the Q9450 on?

bobmitch · 05-21-2008, 12:39 PM

Here's my system:

Asus P5E Motherboard (x38) with bios 605
Intel Q9450 (2.66 GHZ)
2 x 1 GB Crucial Ballistix Tracers PC8500 5-5-5-15
EVGA 8800 GTS 512
Creative X-fi Extreme Gamer Fatality Pro
2 x 74 GB WD Raptors in RAID 0 on ICHR9
Samsung SH-203b DVD Burner

Humming like a bird in Spring...

**k0NG0** · 05-21-2008, 01:12 PM

I want cooler ones. Like a Q9450 but at 55W or so. Dammit. And maybe a G45 chipset that doesn't suck in terms of graphics and HD decoding. Then Intel would be offering something I really want.

**Sandog** · 05-21-2008, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobmitch

Here's my system:

Asus P5E Motherboard (x38) with bios 605
Intel Q9450 (2.66 GHZ)
2 x 1 GB Crucial Ballistix Tracers PC8500 5-5-5-15
EVGA 8800 GTS 512
Creative X-fi Extreme Gamer Fatality Pro
2 x 74 GB WD Raptors in RAID 0 on ICHR9
Samsung SH-203b DVD Burner

Humming like a bird in Spring...

Very nice

What are your CPU temps with what cooler and how's the new Creative card? Are you using the front port module with headphones?

bobmitch · 05-22-2008, 12:46 AM

The only temps I have tracked is that the chip as a whole idles around 30C and loads at no higher than 42C. As for the X-fi...it is the first generation one...not the new one. I have Logitech speakers with built in headphone module in the volume box...so I don't use the front port of my case...BUT...I have had NO issues with this card and Creative's drivers in Vista Home Premium

Bob

Gr8Golf · 05-22-2008, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobmitch

Found this if anyone's interested

Micro Center Online - Intel® Boxed Core 2 Quad Processor Q9450

I saw that one - but they are out of stock (says so when you try adding it to your cart). I just ordered one from tankguys.com for $349. You got a screaming deal on the one for $279!

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SRTDodge05 Grab Life By The Balls Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,835	Intel to release faster quad core chip IN THE THIRD quarter of 2008, Intel will apparently be releasing its Q9650 Core 2 Quad processor, which has similar specs to the current high-end "Extreme" QX9650, but will cost almost half the price. The report, which originally appeared on HKEPC, a Chinese Web site, said that the new Q9650 would cost $530, compared to $999 which a high-end "Extreme" QX9650 would set you back. The specs of the two processors are purportedly fairly similar, with 12MB of cache memory, clock speeds of 3GHz and a 1333MHz front-side bus. Intel to release faster quad core chip - The INQUIRER __________________
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ctal Eschews Obfuscation Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 1,903	Re: Intel to release faster quad core chip I wouldn't hold my breath. The Q9550 was introduced months ago, and is still almost impossible to buy: Online Inventory Locator for Intel Q9550 processor -- Al __________________ "I didn't say I didn't say it. I said that I didn't say that I said it. I want to make that very clear." -- George Romney, in 1968, while campaigning for the Republican nomination for President of the United States.
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05-20-2008, 11:55 PM	#3
bobmitch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: TX Posts: 859	Re: Intel to release faster quad core chip I got my hands on a Q9450 last week at Fry's on sale for $279.99 with NO regrets. They are gonna phase out the Q9450 in favor of the Q9400, which has half the cache...glad I got the chip when I did. The difference in speed between the Q9450 and Q9550 is negligable...so I feel confident having made the right move. Looks like Intel is gonna cut corners...the new chips will almost all contain less cache.
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Sandog Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 6,688	Re: Intel to release faster quad core chip Not sure what CPU to go to next. I was planning on a quad but I might still go with a Wolfdale to lesson the heat. At least there are plenty of choices to consider and availability coming in Q3 with a price drop.
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05-21-2008, 11:54 AM	#6
bobmitch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: TX Posts: 859	Re: Intel to release faster quad core chip Found this if anyone's interested Micro Center Online - Intel® Boxed Core 2 Quad Processor Q9450 Problem I have with the new processors in Q3 is that Intel cut the L2 cache in half...not too impressed...the Q9450 and Q9550 will be worth their weight in gold for now
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bobmitch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: TX Posts: 859	Re: Intel to release faster quad core chip Here's my system: Asus P5E Motherboard (x38) with bios 605 Intel Q9450 (2.66 GHZ) 2 x 1 GB Crucial Ballistix Tracers PC8500 5-5-5-15 EVGA 8800 GTS 512 Creative X-fi Extreme Gamer Fatality Pro 2 x 74 GB WD Raptors in RAID 0 on ICHR9 Samsung SH-203b DVD Burner Humming like a bird in Spring...
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bobmitch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: TX Posts: 859	Re: Intel to release faster quad core chip The only temps I have tracked is that the chip as a whole idles around 30C and loads at no higher than 42C. As for the X-fi...it is the first generation one...not the new one. I have Logitech speakers with built in headphone module in the volume box...so I don't use the front port of my case...BUT...I have had NO issues with this card and Creative's drivers in Vista Home Premium Bob
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