Q7500, a budget quad core for under $150

[Chad Boga]

I wouldn't recommend it any day. Why? Prices from MWave since they often have cheaper prices than Newegg.

INTEL core 2 quad q6600 (BX80562Q6600) 2.4ghz em64t quad core w/8mb cache 65nm 1066mhz lga775-pin retail boxed w/cooling fan (3 years warranty) $186.50

INTEL core 2 quad q9300 (BX80580Q9300) 2.5ghz em64t quad core w/6mb cache 45nm 1333mhz lga775-pin retail boxed w/cooling fan (3 years warranty) $215.00 -$28.50

INTEL core 2 quad q9400 (BX80580Q9400) 2.66ghz em64t quad core w/6mb cache 45nm 1333mhz lga775-pin retail boxed w/cooling fan (3 years warranty) (*While Supplies Last!) $223.50 -$37

Neither is $50 more expensive and both end showing a better bang for the buck. After spending that much money, then to worry about 28 and 37 dollars? Not saying you're wrong but just a difference of opinion.

Does the latest Q6600 overclock better than the Q9300 or Q9400 to make it worthwhile?