Hey chem new intel???

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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6950 coming Q4, 3.33GHz, 12MB L2 cache and 1333MHz FSB
Written by Andreas G 19 July 2007 17:28

We've received some new information about the coming Intel Core 2 Extreme processor based on the new 45nm core(s) by Intel. First of all it seems that the processor will be named Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6950 (not that hard to guess...). The architecture is better known as Yorkfield and is a 45nm die shrink of the 65nm Kentsfield architecture. As the 45nm technology reduces the size of core components there is more room for cache, and Intel has indeed filled the excess space with more cache, a total of 12MB L2 cache is present under the IHS. The processor will of course also have a 1333MHz FSB and this new model will be running at 3.33GHz. The price? Like all Core 2 Extreme it will start at $999 when it arrives during the forth quarter.

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6950 coming Q4, 3.33GHz, 12MB L2 cache and 1333MHz FSB | NordicHardware

other than the price (rediculously high and will prob be $500 what 6 months after it comes out) what do you gander at this baby?

[ChemicalWarrior]

That its really fast? It uses the same architecture as the Core 2 series but its basically two of the dies together. I would actually recommend to anyone looking at a quad core processor to check out the Q6600. That model should be nearing a price of $266 and is just an insanely good deal right now. I certainly would not by something like the QX6950 right now as at that price you'll be mighty upset when Penryn comes out near the end of this year most likely. Just a whole I think after Nehalem (spelling... not bothered to look it up right now) from Intel we might not see something major for awhile depending on the financial stability of AMD soon. Really Intel has such a commanding lead that its not funny and nothing on the horizon looks to be taking that away.

[{OF}Erad]

I picked up the Core 2 Duo Quad Q6600 this week. Got it on sale at Fry's in Houston as a combo. Paid $299 for the CPU, Heatsink/Fan, and a MoBo.

It's insanely fast! Got windows XP loaded on 1 HD, and have a dual boot to Vista on a 2nd HD.