It's also an ES chip. May make a difference.Quote:
Originally Posted by RunawayPrisoner
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It's also an ES chip. May make a difference.Quote:
Originally Posted by RunawayPrisoner
Jeez why didn't you get a QX straight away... really don't get the point in wasting so much cash for a 3.6Ghz OC... VID is nice to know but like said a zillion times before means absolutely nothing... only thing is a low VID usually means high temps (I stress usually) rest is test test test... and same counts for batches, they can give a good indication, but it's not certified to give you a good clocker...
and really : I too sell my CPU's mostly on Ebay, I no longer guarantee OC's , how can you in fact... eg sold an E8400 that did 4ghz at 1.3volts, nothing great, but average...the user complained it didn't even post on his mobo with 1.3 he needed 1.45 in the bios to get there (P35DS3)... now he swapped mobo's (on my advice ) and the CPU now happily runs at 1.3ish volts... If I tell users on Ebay the CPU has been overclocked or tested for max frequency... some might be turned down as they fear the CPU is broken...
Only thing I guarantuee is that the CPU works perfect at stock clocks and has warranty... nothing more...
I reply to all questions about batch and VID (if not included already in the desciption) but certified clocks is a lesson I learned as a seller... never ever again...
I can't afford a QX9650 so that's why I didn't buy it. I bought these quads knowing I could sell them off easily (already sold three of them, making a small profit); however if I was to spend £400 on a QX9650, I'd lose that money. I'd have an awesome CPU, but that's a lot of money - it scares me.
But yes you're right about the VID thing. Still, I'd love a good clocking Q6600 and will keep my eye out for one. Great CPU at a great price.