Quote Originally Posted by turtletrax View Post
Hey guys. I have the opportunity to purchase a QX9650 Retail and all the info I have now is that it is a retail release chip (L733). I dont know if it is an "A" or a "B" batch but the seller has SS of it doing 4Ghz with 1.36v on a 780i.

Really trying to figure out if I should pull the trigger. I have a LC loop for the CPU that consists of DDC-2/Petra topped, EK Supreme, Feser 120.2, EK multi-option 250, 2xSanyo Denki 120x38mm San Aces'. Should have pretty good sucess cooling the chip.

Some quick thoughts would really help me out

Damon
I've had two QX9650's in the past year and had trouble getting them to 4GHz 24/7 on a pretty decent water setup with any vcore south of 1.41v (Could be my lack of skills at OC)

But these Q9650's seem to be hitting 4GHz more often than not at lower vcore. Plus, they're a newer stepping and cheaper.

Not quite as good for benching though.

My vote goes to the Q9650, no X