Q6600 95w chip?

Ripper-X- · 2 Feb 2010 at 12:24

I might buy a Q6600 from a friend but he's not sure if its the 95w clockable one, what is it i have to look for to see if its the better chip? thx.

setter · 2 Feb 2010 at 12:28

If you can check that its a G0 stepping, SLACR code will indicate this.

http://processorfinder.intel.com/details.aspx?sSpec=SLACR

Will be printed on the heatspreader.

paradigm · 2 Feb 2010 at 12:29

G0 (G zero, not GO) stepping, "SLACR" SL number written on the IHS.

Ripper-X- · 2 Feb 2010 at 12:29

Ok cool so should be easy to tell then thx . . . .

Ripper-X- · 2 Feb 2010 at 12:31

So there are chips that are marked as GO as well as G0, that could lead to a mistakes surely :eek:

paradigm · 2 Feb 2010 at 12:50

Ripper-X- said:
So there are chips that are marked as GO as well as G0, that could lead to a mistakes surely

Nope there aren't, just a pet peeve of mine. Although brought/bought is worse

niggyg · 2 Feb 2010 at 21:27

People using 'to' instead of 'too' gets me too.

Ripper-X- · 3 Feb 2010 at 10:01

You need to chill out more ha, notice i wrote "to" haha . . . .

PS. It must take you age's writting txt'x lol

paradigm · 3 Feb 2010 at 10:06

Ripper-X- said:
It must take you age's writting txt'x lol

Not really, having a qwerty layout and auto-correction of spelling means that I can text in proper English rather than in crap.

KarlMcWade · 3 Feb 2010 at 10:15

Of topic, I'm not a fan of text speak either.

JHC · 3 Feb 2010 at 12:52

paradigm said:
G0 (G zero, not GO) stepping, "SLACR" SL number written on the IHS.

Just to clear this up - all Q6600s with SLACR on them are G0, yes?

Edit: I agree with you guys - I can't generally stand txt-spk. Although I do abbreviate now and again, and love smileys. Don't hurt me!

paradigm · 3 Feb 2010 at 12:54

All SLACR's are G0, but not all G0's are SLACR's.

Senture · 3 Feb 2010 at 13:25

paradigm said:
All SLACR's are G0, but not all G0's are SLACR's.

Not sure if that was a slightly tongue in cheek statement, but you do know there are only 2 versions of the Q6600 right? http://processorfinder.intel.com/List.aspx?ParentRadio=All&ProcFam=0&SearchKey=q6600

If it is a SLACR, then it is a G0 and the other way round. SL9UM is a B3 stepping with a higher TDP.

subbytna · 3 Feb 2010 at 13:31

paradigm said:
Not really, having a qwerty layout and auto-correction of spelling means that I can text in proper English rather than in crap.

I 'kin HATE text speak. No wonder kids these days can't read nor write properly. :mad:

USE PROPER ENGLISH AND STOP BEING A LAZY ****ER

rant over...

Ripper-X- · 3 Feb 2010 at 14:07

Ok have the chip now & on it it says:

INTEL 05 Q6600
INTEL CORE2 QUAD
SLACR MALAY
2.40GHZ/8M/1066/05A
L739A554

So this is the 95w one yes?

paradigm · 3 Feb 2010 at 14:09

Yes, yes it is.

Senture said:
Not sure if that was a slightly tongue in cheek statement, but you do know there are only 2 versions of the Q6600 right? http://processorfinder.intel.com/List.aspx?ParentRadio=All&ProcFam=0&SearchKey=q6600

If it is a SLACR, then it is a G0 and the other way round. SL9UM is a B3 stepping with a higher TDP.

Yes it was tongue in cheek, I guess I should have put "All SLACR's are G0's but not all G0's are slackers"

Ripper-X- · 3 Feb 2010 at 16:11

Do you think £50 is too much to pay for this cpu as its a bit outdated now?

Knubje · 3 Feb 2010 at 16:13

Ripper-X- said:
Do you think £50 is too much to pay for this cpu as its a bit outdated now?

Personally I paid £80 for mine which included media server parts I needed and the upgrade to the Q6600 on my machine.

Very happy with it so far tbh.

G_Wizz · 3 Feb 2010 at 16:37

Ripper-X- said:
Do you think £50 is too much to pay for this cpu as its a bit outdated now?

No its a steal, £80 or more is the auction price.

wam7 · 3 Feb 2010 at 18:37

"L739A554"

It was manufactured in 2007 - week 39 to be precise. and as stated £50 is a bargain price as it's £80 here and auction now.

Expect to run 3.1 - 3.2 at stock volts with a half decent motherboard.