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05-20-2008, 02:25 PM
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| 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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05-20-2008, 03:47 PM
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| 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
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05-20-2008, 10:55 PM
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| 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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05-21-2008, 10:48 AM
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| 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, 10:49 AM
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| Re: Intel to release faster quad core chip Quote:
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05-21-2008, 10:54 AM
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| 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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05-21-2008, 11:34 AM
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| Re: Intel to release faster quad core chip What board are you running the Q9450 on?
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05-21-2008, 11:39 AM
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| 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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05-21-2008, 12:12 PM
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| Re: Intel to release faster quad core chip 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.
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05-21-2008, 04:18 PM
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| Re: Intel to release faster quad core chip Quote:
 What are your CPU temps with what cooler and how's the new Creative card? Are you using the front port module with headphones?
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05-21-2008, 11:46 PM
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| 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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05-22-2008, 02:01 PM
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