*** *** Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 LGA775 'Yorkfield' 2.66GHz 12MB-cache (1333FSB) Processor - OEM + World In Conflict PC Game @ £148.99 inc VAT *** ***



They're here! The CPU that everyone has been waiting for has finally arrived and it doesn't intend to disappoint! Using the new improved 45nm-process technology and various core improvements (inc SSE4) over the previous 'Kentsfield' model this new 'Yorkfield' technology is the absolute market-leader in performance and annhialates the competition and benchmarks alike. Want the best? The new Q9000-series from Intel is undeniably it.

- Intel Wide Dynamic Execution - Enabling delivery of more instructions per clock cycle to improve execution time and energy efficiency
- Intel Intelligent Power Capability - Designed to deliver more energy-efficient performance
- Intel Smart Memory Access - Improving system performance by optimizing the use of the available data bandwidth
- Intel Advanced Smart Cache - Providing a higher-performance, more efficient cache subsystem. Optimized for multi-core and dual-core processors
- Intel Advanced Digital Media Boost - Accelerating a broad range of applications, including video, speech and image, photo processing, encryption, financial, engineering and scientific applications. Now improved even further on 45nm versions with Intel HD Boost utilizing new SSE4 instructions for even better multimedia performance

- Quad Core Technology
- 45nm-process Technology with various Core technology improvements
- 2.66GHz clock speed (8x Multiplier)
- 12MB L2 Cache
- Intel Speedstep Technology
- EM64T 64-Bit Technology
- Execute Disable Bit
- Cooler running technology, less heat and less noise!
- Includes World In Conflict Complete Edition Game

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is this worth upgarding too from a Q6600 ??

does it fit in the same mbrd ?

It will fit the same boards unless they don't support the CPU code, but that is usually addressed in a BIOS update, and only really when they're old boards.

It has more L2 cache than a q6600 and a higher stock clockspeed, but to leave it at 2.66 would be silly! Depending on what your quad is clocked to now, it probably wouldn't be a major improvement tbh, though some applications will improve, I wouldn't expect gaming to change much.

alexhull24 said:

It will fit the same boards unless they don't support the CPU code, but that is usually addressed in a BIOS update, and only really when they're old boards.

It has more L2 cache than a q6600 and a higher stock clockspeed, but to leave it at 2.66 would be silly! Depending on what your quad is clocked to now, it probably wouldn't be a major improvement tbh, though some applications will improve, I wouldn't expect gaming to change much.

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Will it clock to around 3.2GHZ (Which is what I would accept as passable)??

I thought they had stopped making this processor. What stepping is it?

Stonedofmoo said:

I thought they had stopped making this processor. What stepping is it?

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E0 I'd have thought.

Thats what I thought, but I checked and the only Q9450 Intel was an original C0 stepping. OCUK must have broken into the vaults for this lot

http://processorfinder.intel.com/List.aspx?ParentRadio=All&ProcFam=2774&SearchKey=

Stonedofmoo said:

Thats what I thought, but I checked and the only Q9450 Intel was an original C0 stepping. OCUK must have broken into the vaults for this lot

http://processorfinder.intel.com/List.aspx?ParentRadio=All&ProcFam=2774&SearchKey=

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I stand corrected. It's weird that some of the entry level quads had revised steppings and lower TDP versions but the Q9450 never got a refresh

Which of the two is better C0 or E0?

E0, it's a more recent stepping which will run cooler, use less power, overclock higher.

this a decent chip then? Due an upgrade on my e4500 !

If my car doesnt cost too much to fix this month

Would this be a good performance bump in Arma2 over my E6600? Just spent £370 getting the car fixed and was going to wait till prolly october to get the Q9550 if it was a little cheaper by then.

Fatboy said:

They're here! The CPU that everyone has been waiting for has finally arrived and it doesn't intend to disappoint!

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It never ceases to amuse me that ocuk's hardware descriptions are never updated. 'Finally arrived' is a bit rich for a q9450. Good price though

obiwanquinobi` said:

Will it clock to around 3.2GHZ (Which is what I would accept as passable)??

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Well my Q9300 clocks at 3.4 with ease
I'd imagine this can go further.

Expect Q9450's to clock anywhere from 3.2 to 3.6GHz. Few get higher without serious cooling or top end components.

Upto 3.8ghz with P45 or X48. Lucky to get 3.6ghz with P35, usually less than 3.5ghz with X38.


All dependent on which way the wind's blowing ofcourse.

Cob said:

All dependent on which way the Delta's blowing ofcourse.

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Fixed .