Topic: Intel Pent Quad core Q6600 2.4 Ghz

[David]

Im begining my shopping list for my build and almost fallen at the first fence.the Q6600 £113 having read a few reviews this looks good but the heatsink seems not to be man enough for the job.any suggestions.I dont want a fry up before I start.if as some are stating this runs a little warm should I be afraid of this bundle I really need a tried and tested surely..although this one seems to tick the boxes for me,

[Simon]

Assuming you're not going to be over clocking it, David, I would have thought the heatsink to be adequate enough, or Intel would be receiving fried CPUs back by the dozen.  I have the Dual Core version, and the heat sink supplied with mine seems fine, but don't take my word for it, hang on for other opinions.

Out of curiosity, where did you read that the supplied heatsink is inadequate?

[David]

dabs Simon.the reviews are glowing and I was tempted,

[Simon]

So, what's stopping you?  I really don't think they would ship a high quality CPU with a crap heatsink.

[David]

Thank you Simon.......now looking at a motherboard......I wont ask what you think though (like hell he wont) 

[Simon]

Something that doesn't break easily! 

[Simon]

Just bear in mind, some of them don't have PS/2 mouse / keyboard connectors, just USB. 

[gmax]

Something that doesn't break easily! 

Or hire someone with a gentle touch to install it!
Plenty of those Q6600 CPU's over here for about $150, used but good as new.

[David]

Something that doesn't break easily! 

There would be no fun in this would there Simon 

[David]

Just bear in mind, some of them don't have PS/2 mouse / keyboard connectors, just USB. 

Im working this one out,is there no adaptors which over ride this surely I would only want PS/2 mouse to set up first time (dont go confusing me Simon) 

[David]

Or hire someone with a gentle touch to install it!
Plenty of those Q6600 CPU's over here for about $150, used but good as new.

I will tap it very gently with my hammer it will be fine 

[sam]

Im working this one out,is there no adaptors which over ride this surely I would only want PS/2 mouse to set up first time (dont go confusing me Simon) 

modern motherboards *should* pick up usb mice.

[David]

P35-DS3L looking at this,I had expected (or expect to pay more to be honest) but this looks to be up to the job,(not that I have any idea what Im on about)

[Simon]

Not sure how much you want to spend, but is this worth a look? 

Asustek S775 Intel P35 PCI-E ATX

[Simon]

Oh, the thing with the PS/2 connectors?  Most have one for the keyboard, which is probably the most vital, as sometimes you can't, for example, get into safe mode with a USB keyboard, if it doesn't load the drivers quick enough.  I use USB for both, but have the PS/2 option, which I have never needed so far.