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- manufacturer #: BX80557E6550
- quickfind code: 130485
- 5 in stock for next day delivery.
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The best price for these specs
I do not yet own this card but I am strongly considering it. I thought i would write a comment highlighting some of its advantage and disadvantages.
Pros +
+ It has a 4mb cache (twice that of e4*** series)
+ It has a higher front bus speed that older e6*** processors
+ A fairly high clock speed
+ Currently the cheapest e6*** processor (9/8/07)
Cons -
This processor requires a motherboard that supports a 1333FBS. I strongly recommend an Aus P5N-E ( http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=125082 )
To conclude, I would strongly recommend this processor to anyone that wants a mid range core 2 duo that overclocks nicely.
Very good processor
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Windows VistaIf your into gaming and don't want to break the bank, this processor is for you, it will run any game smoothly for at least another 2 years.
This processor is good for office work too but using it only for that would be a waste, as you will not even be using half of one of its cores.
The Mutts nuts
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Windows XPThis is the one to get overclocked to 3.33GHz
E6550
333 FSB @ 2.33GHZ (STD)
475 FSB @ 3.33GHZ (O/C) IDLE 35 MAX 41 DEGREES
ARCTIC COOLING AC-FRZ-7P Freezer 7 Pro
2GB CORSAIR XMS2 PC6400 800MHZ 5-5-5-12
CLOCKED @ 950MHZ 4-4-4-12
GIGABYTE GA-P35C-DS3R
POINT OF VIEW GF7600GT 256MB DDR3
WESTERN DIGITAL 250GB SATA1 8MB CACHE
WESTERN DIGITAL 200GB SATA1 8MB CACHE
stock scores
PCMark02 CPU 11504
MEM 29887
HDD 15755
3dmark01 31100
3dmark05 6215
clocked scores
PCMark02 CPU 13137
MEM 42182
HDD 19226
3dmark01 36734
3dmark05 6302
Amazing processor.
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Windows VistaThis processor would be a bargain at twice the price.
Using a decent motherboard you can effortlessly overclock this processor to 3Ghz per core, it doesn't even break a sweat. Using the supplied cooler and under full load the core temp did not break 45degrees.
Even at normal clock speeds this is a fast processor, but its overclocking potential gives it the edge.
Seriously recommend getting one.
Best Buy
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Windows VistaBrought this processor with "100Asus P5N E SLI 650i Socket 775 PCI E" (Quickfid 125082)and I have to say its amazing, its got the fast bus speed and is cheaper then most of the core 2 duo's yes I did need to buy a new MOBO but I was going to buy a new one anyway, if you can afford both then do so, Haven't bothered trying to overclock this because you don't need to and IMO I wouldn't want to.
Badass
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Windows XPThe Core 2 Duo to buy, screw anything better, I've got this running at 3GHz without a hitch, saves you 50 odd quid at least, I'm sure it could go higher :)
Great Buy
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Windows XPOverclocked to 2.7 GHz
Artic Cooler
Asus pb5-e
2x1gb Geil pc2-6400 memory
7600gt Fatal1ty
500GB Samsung spinpoint
Antec 182 Case
Silent and cool running, no noise what so ever.
Great processor buy it now!
Really Good
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Not ApplicableA very good cpu for the price. can be overclocked alot, though i havent bothered as there is no need. Much better then the equivalent AMD. Run really cool ( 30c idle and 40c load) with artic
7 cooler.
I however recommend you buy the E8xxx series because they have 6mb L2 cache and are 45nm.
But this is a great cpu aswell! :)
Great Pro
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Windows VistaBought this about 6 months ago, great little pro. great for gaming . imo not so good for general internet usage and office work. i have not oc this yet but i will be in future. overal 8/10
which is better
Can anyone help me?
Need to know what would be better for games/music/everyday use.
the E4600 or the E6550?
any help appreiciated
Dave
