[WTB][US] Q6600/q6700

anticlutch · Jun 2, 2012

As the title states, I am currently looking for a reasonably priced Q6600/Q6700 (any stepping, but G0 preferred) to hold me over until I can do a complete upgrade of my system. Though it is probably a given, the processor must be in good working condition.

If no one has either of those up for sale, I will also be interested in purchasing a E6600/E6700.

Don't be wary of my Heatware, as I've been registered on these forums for quite some time and have done transactions that were not posted to Heatware. All/any payments will be sent promptly by PayPal.

blibba · Jun 2, 2012

I am extremely confident that your motherboard would support 45nm processors (e.g. Q8200, Q9550) with a bios update. Is there any reason that you want to avoid those? I don't know how far you'll be able to push a Q6 on that cooler.

An E8400 could make a solid upgrade too, if you're into overclocking.

Jstn7477 · Jun 2, 2012

965P boards are not "electrically compatible" with 45nm CPUs. You need between a G31-X48 according to Intel.

I just bought a Q6600 G0 a couple days ago, but I don't really want to flip it unless the offer is too good to resist lol.

anticlutch · Jun 2, 2012

Unfortunately I have the rev 1.3 version of the board and according to Gigabyte's compatibility list, I am limited to processors up to the QX6800 only. I doubt people would be willing to let the extreme versions of the C2D/C2Q on the cheap, so I've artificially limited my search to the Q6600/Q6700/E6600/E6700 processors. Thanks for the concern though

Edit: Looks like my Google-fu and typing skills are a bit too slow. Jstn7477 essentially confirmed what I found though.

blibba · Jun 2, 2012

Jstn7477 said:
965P boards are not "electrically compatible" with 45nm CPUs. You need between a G31-X48 according to Intel.

I just bought a Q6600 G0 a couple days ago, but I don't really want to flip it unless the offer is too good to resist lol.

I know people running 45nm quads on 965 boards.

anticlutch said:
Unfortunately I have the rev 1.3 version of the board and according to Gigabyte's compatibility list, I am limited to processors up to the QX6800 only. I doubt people would be willing to let the extreme versions of the C2D/C2Q on the cheap, so I've artificially limited my search to the Q6600/Q6700/E6600/E6700 processors. Thanks for the concern though

Edit: Looks like my Google-fu and typing skills are a bit too slow. Jstn7477 essentially confirmed what I found though.

http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=2456#

See the "CPU support list" link at the top right. Lower-end 45nm chips get official support, higher end (up to QX9650) get unofficial support. Is that page for a different revision?

anticlutch · Jun 2, 2012

I believe that the page you posted is actually for the rev 3.3 version whereas I have the rev 1.3 board. Perhaps they added support for the 45nm in the later revisions but for my 1.3 board, they don't "officially" support it.

And in any case, even if I were able use 45nm processors, I'm not sure if I would want to as it would likely take more effort than just dropping in a CPU with native support. And considering that I will likely get a whole new system in a few months' time, it doesn't really make sense to spend a bunch of cash and effort (at least to me). And as for my current CPU heatsink, if the temps seem to be unacceptable I have considered (and am willing to) to drop some coin on a newer model that fits a wider range of socket types.

Jstn7477 · Jun 2, 2012

I realize there are some circumstances where you can run them (I have a PDC E6600 on a VIA PT880 board) but he says he has v1.3 of the board which does not list those processor at all, unofficial support or not. Yes, the pages are much different.

Ramirez · Jun 2, 2012

I got a Q6600

blibba · Jun 2, 2012

anticlutch said:
I believe that the page you posted is actually for the rev 3.3 version whereas I have the rev 1.3 board. Perhaps they added support for the 45nm in the later revisions but for my 1.3 board, they don't "officially" support it.

And in any case, even if I were able use 45nm processors, I'm not sure if I would want to as it would likely take more effort than just dropping in a CPU with native support. And considering that I will likely get a whole new system in a few months' time, it doesn't really make sense to spend a bunch of cash and effort (at least to me). And as for my current CPU heatsink, if the temps seem to be unacceptable I have considered (and am willing to) to drop some coin on a newer model that fits a wider range of socket types.

Jstn7477 said:
I realize there are some circumstances where you can run them (I have a PDC E6600 on a VIA PT880 board) but he says he has v1.3 of the board which does not list those processor at all, unofficial support or not. Yes, the pages are much different.

Fair enough! Good luck

anticlutch · Jun 2, 2012

PMs sent, still looking for offers.

anticlutch · Jun 5, 2012

Was able to source a Q6600. Moderator PMed to close thread.

Processor	Intel C2D E6420 (3.2 gHz @ 1.365v)
Motherboard	Gigabyte 965P-DS3
Cooling	Zalman CNPS9500 LED
Memory	4 x 512mb Corsair XMS2 DDR2 667
Video Card(s)	Visiontek HD 4870 512mb
Storage	200gb Maxtor SATA, 400gb WD SATA
Audio Device(s)	Audigy 2 ZS
Software	Windows XP Pro SP2

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Processor	Xeon X3730@3.6GHZ / Phenom II X4 805E
Motherboard	Gigabyte P55M-UD4 / Asus Crosshair III
Cooling	Corsair H70 + 2*PWM fan / Arctic Alpine 11
Memory	16GB DRR3-1333 9-9-9-27 / 4GB Crucial DDR3-1333
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Storage	Kingston V200 128GB, WD6400AAKS, 1TB Seagate 7.2kRPM SSHD / Kingston V200 128GB
Display(s)	Samsung 2343BW + Dell Ultrasharp 1600*1200 / 32" TV
Case	C'M' Silencio 550 / Some ancient SilverStone brushed aluminium media centre
Audio Device(s)	No.
Power Supply	Thermaltake Toughpower XT 675W / EVGA 430W
Mouse	Mionix Naos 3200 / Generic PS2
Keyboard	Roccat Ryos TKL Pro / Evoluent Mouse Friendly Keyboard (Logitech OEM)
Software	Windows 7 Ult x64
Benchmark Scores	Nah.

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Cooling	Corsair H100i v2 w/ 2x EK Vardar F4-120ER + various 120/140mm case fans \| Stock
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Display(s)	Acer G257HU 1440p 60Hz AH-IPS 4ms \| 17.3" 1920*1080 60Hz wide angle TN notebook panel
Case	Fractal Design Define XL R2 \| MSI
Audio Device(s)	Creative Sound Blaster Z \| Realtek with quad stereo speakers and subwoofer
Power Supply	Corsair HX850i Platinum \| 19.5v 180w Delta brick
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Processor	Intel C2D E6420 (3.2 gHz @ 1.365v)
Motherboard	Gigabyte 965P-DS3
Cooling	Zalman CNPS9500 LED
Memory	4 x 512mb Corsair XMS2 DDR2 667
Video Card(s)	Visiontek HD 4870 512mb
Storage	200gb Maxtor SATA, 400gb WD SATA
Audio Device(s)	Audigy 2 ZS
Software	Windows XP Pro SP2

System Name	The one under the desk / Media Centre
Processor	Xeon X3730@3.6GHZ / Phenom II X4 805E
Motherboard	Gigabyte P55M-UD4 / Asus Crosshair III
Cooling	Corsair H70 + 2*PWM fan / Arctic Alpine 11
Memory	16GB DRR3-1333 9-9-9-27 / 4GB Crucial DDR3-1333
Video Card(s)	Asus DirectCU GTX 680 / Gigabyte 560TI
Storage	Kingston V200 128GB, WD6400AAKS, 1TB Seagate 7.2kRPM SSHD / Kingston V200 128GB
Display(s)	Samsung 2343BW + Dell Ultrasharp 1600*1200 / 32" TV
Case	C'M' Silencio 550 / Some ancient SilverStone brushed aluminium media centre
Audio Device(s)	No.
Power Supply	Thermaltake Toughpower XT 675W / EVGA 430W
Mouse	Mionix Naos 3200 / Generic PS2
Keyboard	Roccat Ryos TKL Pro / Evoluent Mouse Friendly Keyboard (Logitech OEM)
Software	Windows 7 Ult x64
Benchmark Scores	Nah.

System Name	TheVoid
Processor	Intel 6700K
Motherboard	AsRock Z170 Xtreme 7
Cooling	AirCooled-2x120mm/4x80mm
Memory	32 GB GSkill 3000Mhz DDR4
Video Card(s)	EVGA RTX2070 Super
Storage	WD 1TB Black
Display(s)	Samsung 28 inch
Case	Rosewill Thor Fulltower Black Case
Audio Device(s)	Creative Labs SB Recon
Power Supply	1000Watt
Mouse	A4Tech X7
Keyboard	Levetron Mech 5
Software	Win10