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Whether it's gaming, digital photography, or video editing, today's high-impact entertainment demands breakthrough technology. Get the unrivaled multi-core performance of the new Intel Core2 Extreme processors.
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Processor Class: Intel Core 2 Extreme
Processor Socket: Intel Socket T LGA-775
Processor Type: Quad-core
Processor Speed: 3000
Summary
Product Title: Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 3.0GHz Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Power Score: 4.1 | 6 Reviews
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Product Reviews (6)
Extreme letdown
Strengths: Great spec sheet high power
Weakness: Will NOT work on Nvidia based Mobo's
I purchased mine online got it friday installed but will not boot.I found out there is a p*ssing match going on between intel and nvidia about the sli tech. Please check out the nvidia forum for further info. But for right now do not purchase if you use an Nvidia chipset.
By anonymous; - Nov 18, 2007
QX9650
Strengths: Fast for todays standard(Dec 07).
Weakness: Price. It is expensive.
For not much more than the QX6850, the QX9650 is an excellent choice if you are wanting the latest and greatest. With a 12MB L2 Cache and 1333MHz FSB, it will makes applications work smoothly. I have, yet to completely try it with video and photo editing, but gaming is superb. You may want to wait until later in 08 when competition may drive prices down a bit. Intel is planning newer 45nm...
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By gjmuir - Dec 29, 2007
Core 2 Extreme QX9650 Quad Core Processor (3GHz, 2x6MB, 1333MHz FSB, LGA775 Socket T)
Strengths: It run my games quite fast, unbeviveble fast.
Weakness: The power of the cpu is not satisfyed whit the programs nowdays, come whit some more hardcore games ;)
I think you get what you pay for, but i cant recomend it as a good buy, buy it if you want to support your sli 8800gtx ultra, and your 8 gb ram. All the new games i have tryed drives perfect and yet, no problems whit OC.
By ImmortalMasterBlaster - Nov 17, 2007
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
THE GOOD: Fastest high-end desktop chip on the market; new specialized instructions should further improve performance with supporting software. THE BAD: Expensive; new chips coming out from AMD are an unknown factor; more complete Intel architecture redesign only a year away. THE BOTTOM LINE: The CPU market is due for a lot of upheaval over the next 12 months, so you might be wise to wait for a...
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By cnet.com - Oct 28, 2007
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 3.0GHz Socket 775
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By testseek.com - Nov 4, 2008