Post your recent Q6600 purchases here (The Lookout for g0)

[badboy]

I just ordered this. This is a GO right?
INTEL CORE 2 QUAD Q6600 (BX80562Q6600) 2.4GHZ EM64T QUAD CORE W/4MB X 2 CACHE 1066MHZ LGA775-PIN RETAIL BOXED W/COOLING FAN

[Xilikon]

I just ordered this. This is a GO right?
INTEL CORE 2 QUAD Q6600 (BX80562Q6600) 2.4GHZ EM64T QUAD CORE W/4MB X 2 CACHE 1066MHZ LGA775-PIN RETAIL BOXED W/COOLING FAN

Nothing indicate G0 at this point, you need to find SLACR after the "BX80562Q6600" code.

[SLINROB]

Linus makes some good points here guys, and he's right - the disties don't care to take the time to separate them out, for the same reason most retailers won't, as outlined in his post.

A company like NCIX buries us in revenue, and turns over far more product than we do. This reflects the general markets we each focus on - they offer a broad range of products for most every use, we tend to focus more on the specific needs of you guys on these forums.

Because our focus is a lot more targeted, and because we don't do the same volume, it's easier for us to be a bit more "maneuverable" (for lack of a better word) on what items we stock.

Since I'd seen this G0 rush coming from a mile away, and knowing that our core market, you overclockers, were going to hold off on purchases until the G0's launched, I stopped buying B3's a few months back, to ensure they'd be cleaned out by now. NCIX, on the other hand, caters to a much broader audience, so it was a much smarter move for them to continue stocking large numbers of parts, since the majority of their customers aren't quite as picky as those of us on the enthusiast forums, and so will be happy with anything By the same measure, I've held off on taking my allocation until I could be certain of G0's, where that move wouldn't have made sense for NCIX, as that would have cost them a lot of lost sales from the people who didn't care either way.

With all of that in mind, it seems they've done a bang-up job of doing what they can to get many chips into many hands at a reasonable price. While I know it's frustrating to get a B3 when you were hoping for a G0, keep in mind these guys are likely pulling some insane hours, and busting their humps, to do the best they can, I know we are.

Hey Tankguys! hows it goin? Any word on when you guys will get the G0's? I have mine reserved with the $5 down payment and have already payed for shipping. I will probably be paying the total amount in the next 3 days.

[TankGuys]

Hey Tankguys! hows it goin? Any word on when you guys will get the G0's? I have mine reserved with the $5 down payment and have already payed for shipping. I will probably be paying the total amount in the next 3 days.

They *should* be shipping out 8/6. We should have them in hand by the 3rd, but won't have time to re-ship all those orders that day

[SLINROB]

They *should* be shipping out 8/6. We should have them in hand by the 3rd, but won't have time to re-ship all those orders that day

Ok cool man, thanks for the fast reply. I will just be patient a few more days as it will not kill me to wait it out to ensure I get what I want.

[Haltech]

I placed an order With Tank. Im patiently waiting for the G0s to ship. Still decidiing on a MB and its not going to be another Asus.

[dinos22]

It could also be the chip, remember the B3 core stepping has a TDP of 105w whereas the G0 core stepping is a much lower 95w.

For example figuring a 4.05Ghz with about 1.550 true Vcore the
heat dissipated goes up as follows.

105w x ((1.550v / 1.372v)^2) = 134.01w

134.01 x (4050mhz / 2398.5mhz) = 226.28w dissipated at 4.05Ghz with 1.550 Vcore.

This assumes you could hit 4.05Ghz at that temp which you may not be able too.

A CPU with a TDP of 95w (G0 core stepping on Q6600) would look like this:

95w x ((1.550v / 1.372v)^2) = 121.25w

121.25 x (4050mhz / 2398.5mhz) = 204.74w dissipated at 4.05Ghz with 1.550 Vcore.

Theoretically this is what it is... G0 B3

why did you use 1.372v there

[hecktic]

why did you use 1.372v there

http://processorfinder.intel.com/det...px?sSpec=SL9UM

I assumed worse case scenario you get 1.372 vcore out of the box.

[arisythila]

NCIX

SKU Description Qty
1. 22211 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Quad Core Processor LGA775 Kentsfield 2.40GHZ 1066FSB 8MB Retail Box 1

Barcode: 22211 157040 166 S/N: BX80562Q6600SL9UM 07-26-07 05:38 PM

Bunch of crap... :-(

[ChOmP]

Well I am getting a G0 from NCIX but i hate FedEx. Payed for the Priority Air Mail and it missed the flight to get to my area because it was held up at customs . Now i have to wait till Mon.

[dinos22]

http://processorfinder.intel.com/det...px?sSpec=SL9UM

I assumed worse case scenario you get 1.372 vcore out of the box.

i thought it was 1.35v
interesting

[zoob]

Darn! Got me a B3 from NCIX. SL9UM. So what you guys are saying is if I refuse shipment then all I pay for is the shipping cost? I just received confirmation that it was shipped tonight.

[kasuza]

I got B3 from ncix.com DAMMMMMMMMM IT!. I ordered it on July 25. My luck is very bad. I think i am gonna sell it for $275 with shipping...I am so impatient because i cannot wait to get Q6600 "G0" from tankguy.

One quick question:
Should i get P5k Premium Black Pearl Edition for overclocing or Evga 680i A1? One more question: Is Zalman 9700 gonna fit in P5k board?

[sergers]

this is hilarious...

you will be losing cost of shipment, and more than likely the 15% re-stocking fee... (they sometimes waive this fee, because they are not bastards)..

majority with people with a g0... wouldnt even know what to do with one... and by the comments in this thread, majority of the people who are complaining about getting a B3 dont either...

If I got a b3, I would keep it... it may just be better than a g0 (as some users have reported on this forum).

sites sell q6600s... not g0s and not b3s... you get what you get.

[Diverge]

They *should* be shipping out 8/6. We should have them in hand by the 3rd, but won't have time to re-ship all those orders that day

how about just the first 50?

[hecktic]

NCIX

SKU Description Qty
1. 22211 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Quad Core Processor LGA775 Kentsfield 2.40GHZ 1066FSB 8MB Retail Box 1

Barcode: 22211 157040 166 S/N: BX80562Q6600SL9UM 07-26-07 05:38 PM

Bunch of crap... :-(

B3

i thought it was 1.35v
interesting

It could be anywhere between 1.100V-1.372V on either chip version, B3 or G0. I believe it also depends on your batch number. Certain batches I think are getting binned at 1.350 while others are at 1.305 etc. As funny as it sounds, it is true there are going to be batches with stock vCore at only 1.100v. I know this because I have seen many chips out there with different vcores all within that range, plus I have some of my own C2Ds which can boot at an astonishing low voltage and be 100% stable. For example I have an e6300 which will only need 1.20 (after vdroop) on core while the FSB stays at 1.200 up until around 385 ~ 395 FSB.

The next thing we will see is TankGuys selling chips per the vCore rating or per specific batch lol... and I am serious.. I would certainly pay top dollar to pick and choose my chips. Lower voltages being stable is always a good thing.

[zoob]

Yeah I was thinking of keeping the B3 since I do want a Quad Core. I wonder how long until someone makes an "Official B3 but we originally wanted G0 so let's stick it to them with our better clocks" thread.

[jjk454ss]

I got B3 from ncix.com DAMMMMMMMMM IT!. I ordered it on July 25.

Same here, ordered July 25 from NCIX, and according to the tracking info I am getting a B3. Smart of them to ship out some new G0's and get everyone talking, then ship out the B3's after they get a ton of orders.

[SLINROB]

Same here, ordered July 25 from NCIX, and according to the tracking info I am getting a B3. Smart of them to ship out some new G0's and get everyone talking, then ship out the B3's after they get a ton of orders.

I actually had an order placed with them but after 15 minutes of having an uneasy feeling in my stomach I decided to cancel the order. LOL.


I will just be patient and wait on my guaranteed G0 from tankguys

[sergers]

Same here, ordered July 25 from NCIX, and according to the tracking info I am getting a B3. Smart of them to ship out some new G0's and get everyone talking, then ship out the B3's after they get a ton of orders.

these "overclockers" are such whiners... People who have ordered that same day got g0s aswell, people who ordered the day before got some g0s, and people who ordered after got g0s. as its been clearly explained already.

they probably sold over 1000 units, and how many people have posted they have got a g0 or b3? barely any when you consider they sold over a 1000 in a few days....

so you to say they only shipped g0s, and then b3s is asinine... as only a handful of people said what they got....

[SLINROB]

these "overclockers" are such whiners...

Do not generalize, not all of us overclockers are whiners.

[sergers]

Do not generalize, not all of us overclockers are whiners.

definately not... I was just referring to the people complaining... who claim to be enthusiasts...

I have nothing wrong with overclockers =p as I do plenty myself.

[SLINROB]

definately not... I was just referring to the people complaining... who claim to be enthusiasts...

I have nothing wrong with overclockers =p as I do plenty myself.

Cool then

I am trying to be as patient as I can and wait on Tankguys to get my G0 Q6600 but its getting harder and harder to wait. LOL.

[spinejam]

"Xeon Up X3220 LGA775 2.40GHz 65nm 1066MHz 8MB"

http://www.provantage.com/intel-bx80...0~7ITEP2HC.htm

how do these overclock compared to the Core2 Quad's?

[SLINROB]

"Xeon Up X3220 LGA775 2.40GHz 65nm 1066MHz 8MB"

http://www.provantage.com/intel-bx80...0~7ITEP2HC.htm

how do these overclock compared to the Core2 Quad's?

They are roughly the same.