Quote Originally Posted by prostoman View Post
I am getting one of those boards soon, and looking for a CPU for it. I am thinking something like E8500 or a QX9650.

Yes, the QX is very expensive, but I found a used one for like half the price. Still expensive but is it worth it to buy a QX for this board? Or will I not be able to discover its potential? I mean the multi is unlocked, so I should have no trouble reaching like 5GHz on water, right? Or is something else holding quad back on those boards besides low multies?
E8500 works well but as for the QX the honest answer is I don't know as I've not had or seen a QX on this board yet hint hint

I would really like to hear how you get on if you go with the QX keep us posted. If the QX is such a good deal would it not be worth buying it, giving it a whirl & if it fails to live up to expectations ebay it on for what you paid for it?