Which CPU would you recommend for gaming + multitasking?

[Gareth]

Hey all, upon my move to Intel this summer, I would like to know, which CPU would be better for Gaming and Multitasking. I basically do everything on here, from Video editing, to surfing the net, to playing demanding games. The CPUs I am considering are in the poll above.

My question is, which one would be best, and why. Just for you all wondering, I am planning on putting it on either

This ASUS P5E LGA775 X38 Motherboard or this DFI Lanparty X48 motherboard.

 

[Kill Bill]

I like Q6600 The most.

 

[Tuffie]

Q6700 Just cause I have experience with it.

Tuffie.

 

[diduknowthat]

Q6700 is better, but the performance gain doesn't really justify the price raise.

 

[computeruler]

the q9300 is the best its also the only one out of those that is 45nm you can get some mad overclocking on those 45nm chips i herd of a 2.5ghz being overclocked to over 4 i think!plus at a pretty good price about 290 on newegg

 

[Ramodkk]

Q6600, price is sweet right now and it has more L2 cache.

 

[computeruler]

Q6600, price is sweet right now and it has more L2 cache.

but only 65nm

 

[cohen]

Q6600 - Better gaming and also good very multi tasking.

 

[Ramodkk]

but only 65nm

So? It's not bad at all for overclocking and they still run cool.

 

[royalmarine]

So? It's not bad at all for overclocking and they still run cool.

the difference between 45 nm and 65nm is feck all compared to the price difference between the 2.

the q6600 kills the other's when its bang for buck.

 

[Ramodkk]

I know, the Q6600 PWNS! for the price. What is it like $220 on Newegg??? Killer price.

 

[Gareth]

So the Q6600 seems to be the best choice, and also the cheapest, which is always good! :-D Ill keep the poll running, and will make an upgrade soon, once I get my money.

 

[MosIncredible]

I know, the Q6600 PWNS! for the price. What is it like $220 on Newegg??? Killer price.

I got mine directly from the store for $179.99 ($195 after tax) and it's priming 3.4GHz @ 1.248v right now

 

[Intel_man]

Doesn't the only difference between the 6600 and the 6700 is the unlocked multiplier?

 

[Ramodkk]

I got mine directly from the store for $179.99 ($195 after tax) and it's priming 3.4GHz @ 1.248v right now

Amazing price!!! Let me guess? Fry's Electronics?

 

[royalmarine]

Doesn't the only difference between the 6600 and the 6700 is the unlocked multiplier?

you need the qx6700 which is the intel extreme 6700 edition for the unlocked multiplier.

 

[eye-Q]

Q6600 excellent gaming and multitasking. it is the processor i use and i am very happy with it!

 

[MosIncredible]

Amazing price!!! Let me guess? Fry's Electronics?

Of course. I was lucky the guy that walked to the back picked up a gem and brought back this OCing beast.

 

[headcrabCAKE]

sweet the Q6600 looks the best of the votes

i was looking for a new cpu pref a quad
for the same stuff that u will use your cpu for (gaming and video editing and tv)

the Q6600 is so cheap as well
thanks for making this thread

 

[Gareth]

I see Newegg have a OEM Q6600 w/no fan for $182.99. Man, these CPUs, just keep going lower in price!

sweet the Q6600 looks the best of the votes

i was looking for a new cpu pref a quad
for the same stuff that u will use your cpu for (gaming and video editing and tv)

the Q6600 is so cheap as well
thanks for making this thread

Not a problem, I am seriously looking forwards for my Intel. I have been AMD since I became a PC fan, but now its time to change