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should I get Q6600 Cpu for $200 Cad and use with P5Q Pro motherboard OR get a xeon 3220 with DFI P35 T2RS motherboard for $280 Cad.

so its
Q6600 for $200 i already have motherboard p5q pro

or

xeon 3220 with DFI P35 T2RS motherboard for $280 Cad

then return the p5q pro to store.

kls85 · Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:22 pm Post subject:

Even though the Xeon 3000 series are basically the same as their 775 desktop counter parts, but not all boards will support it since their micro code is different.

You'll need to double check and see if the boards you have will support a Xeon.

Q6600 G0 stepping (SLACR): TDP 71C
X3220 G0 stepping (SLACT): TDP 85C

Keep the mobo and if you want to play safe get the Q6600. Take a risk, go with the Xeon.

Mozilla Firefox · Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:50 pm Post subject:

I'd personally (and definitely) will go with your 1st option.

Pancake · Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 11:10 pm Post subject:

iTz SWAT · Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 12:37 am Post subject:

I recommend buying a Q6600

kls85 · Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 7:54 am Post subject:

The X3220 and Q6600 are both exactly the same chip where as the X3320 is a Q6600 with a rebadged name. They also can stand more heat thus the 85C on their TDP as compared to 71C on the Q6600.

More tolerance to heat=more head room for overclocking.