Q6600 vs Q6700 - Which to buy?

[HDPete]

Further to my thread a couple of weeks ago, I have now decided (thanks to the advice here!) to take the plunge this weekend and order my kit of parts.

Only a few simple questions remain:

Is there much to be gained from the Q6700 over the Q6600 processor? There's not much price difference, so may I as well go for the 6700?

I take it that because it is socket 775, I don't need to reconsider my motherboard?

Cheers
Pete

 

[HDPete]

I am starting from fresh as per my post here.

the mobo is the Asus P5K.

 

[HDPete]

Thanks! Will Do.

Would you be able to help me with a query on RAM?

Cheers
Pete

 

[HDPete]

Right-O. I'll go for the Q6600 - thanks guys!!

Is there a difference in what I get between the retail and non-retail versions?

The retail version is £6 cheaper (which seems strange to me)....

 

[HDPete]

Thanks all for your help with this !!

Very much appreciated.

I'll go for the retail version.

Regards
Pete