Q6600 (B3) Upgrade to Q9450

[Kalpsn2000]

Hi guys

Basically I just wanted to know if it would be worth the upgrade if I can get hold of the Q9450 for a good price.

I have the B3 Q6600 and therefore I am unable to get it past 3GHz.

I know the power usage would be less with the Q9450.

The main thing I wanted to know is what's the likely hood the Q9450 will clock past 3GHz. What's the max multiplier?

Thanks

 

[Cob]

Multi is x8. 3ghz is a given (it's only 340mhz above stock speed).

 

[kerrgreg]

click here

i think reading the above link that it has a 8x multi

yes it will easily do over 3ghz

there is one 3 floors above me doing 3.2ghz with good temps and very little voltage increase on the standard hsf.

Cob your just beating me to everything tonight! haha

 

[Kalpsn2000]

Good to hear.

Thanks guys.

 

[Josh107]

Are all B3's that rubbish? I have one and was hoping for a little more than 3ghz when I've completed my watercooling rig!

 

[kmufc77]

i have a B3 Q6600 and its clocked at 3.4GHZ if i had better faster memory im sure i could get more

 

[Tuvoc]

Are all B3's that rubbish? I have one and was hoping for a little more than 3ghz when I've completed my watercooling rig!

Heat is the main issue - if you can keep that under control, > 3Ghz should be possible

 

[Kalpsn2000]

Heat is the main issue - if you can keep that under control, > 3Ghz should be possible

Another reason i'm thinking of upgrading is to get a more efficient CPU. One that is made using the 45nm process.

But I will only upgrade if I can get one for a decent price.

 

[Tuvoc]

Yes, you have to weigh up the power savings with what the upgrade will cost

 

[jbloggs]

Cob had his B3 at just over 3.6GHz (if I remember correctly), his cooling was water....I'm sure he can give more details on it...but generally, the Q6600 (G0) clocked much better; with a decent mobo, ram and cooling, a Q9450 should be good for 3.6-3.8GHz.