Should I buy this CPU

[saltydog806]

I found the following used CPU's for sale. I need to know if they are a good buy and which is the better CPU for overclocking.:confused::confused::confused:

Core 2 Duo E6600 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115003) $170 has is being overclocked at 3.2ghz w/ 1.375v
Core 2 Duo E6700 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115002&Tpk=e6700) $190 never overclocked

Thanks in advance.

[Thrax]

Can't say without knowing the steppings.

[saltydog806]

Can't say without knowing the steppings.

Thanks Thrax but what is (are) the steppings?:respect:

[RyderOCZ]

What do you mean by 1 has been overclocked and the other has not? Neither of what you linked to has been overclocked, they are brand new, or is this about those 2 models for sale on a forum?

[saltydog806]

What do you mean by 1 has been overclocked and the other has not? Neither of what you linked to has been overclocked, they are brand new, or is this about those 2 models for sale on a forum?

They are for sale on a forum. The links are just for general info.

[RyderOCZ]

Gotcha... see if they will give you the numbers off the top of the CPU if you really want to know.

Either will do fine, I am sure.

[TheLostSwede]

I would say it is a bad buy since you can get quad for nearly 200 dollars now. + the Yorkfields is around the corner, bringing the prices down even futher. I think this is the reason we will see a lot of 6600 and 6700 for sale now. I would not buy these cpu's right now.

[Thelemech]

I would say it is a bad buy since you can get quad for nearly 200 dollars now. + the Yorkfields is around the corner, bringing the prices down even futher. I think this is the reason we will see a lot of 6600 and 6700 for sale now. I would not buy these cpu's right now.

I would have to agree. Why not get a new Quad 6600; I believe they are going for around 250$ or less at the moment.

[Leonardo]

I didn't search very long - only at large, reputable sites, but the least expensive Q6600 was $259.99. That was an OEM chip and the price was before shipping.

[airbornflght]

The prices should be comming down though shouldn't they? That's why I'm holding off on my computer purchase

[drasnor]

I didn't search very long - only at large, reputable sites, but the least expensive Q6600 was $259.99. That was an OEM chip and the price was before shipping.My local Frys had a Black Friday special featuring a Q6600 and a crappy ECS board combo for $200. I was tempted, but I already had mine and everyone else in town was camping the Frys.

-drasnor :fold:

[TheLostSwede]

And seing as Salty is a folder, a Quad is a whole lot of more cpu than a 6600/6700.

[saltydog806]

And seing as Salty is a folder, a Quad is a whole lot of more cpu than a 6600/6700.


:beer:WUFF :beer:

[saltydog806]

I found the following used CPU's for sale. I need to know if they are a good buy and which is the better CPU for overclocking.:confused::confused::confused:

Core 2 Duo E6600 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115003) $170 has is being overclocked at 3.2ghz w/ 1.375v
Core 2 Duo E6700 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115002&Tpk=e6700) $190 never overclocked

Thanks in advance.


Thanks for all the help. I do believe I will forgo the CPU at this time and consentrate on the selection and purchase of my MOBO. I will probably end up getting the Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 as soon as I can find some $$$, though I am open to suggestions. Does anyone know if MOBO price drops are in the near future?
:respect::respect::respect:

http://www.gigabyte.us/Products/Motherboard/Products_Spec.aspx?ProductID=2599

[Thrax]

No mobo price drops for a while. No new chipsets are on the horizon until 2009.