yes i think your q6600 is about the best i have seen at what what frequency is it stable for 3dmarks super pi 32meg ., the maximus board is good once you get used to it took me a few days to get my head around it , i have dtek fusion as well with the 4.5mm nozzle kit i have a pa 120.3 and a pa 160 on the same loop which keeps the temps under control