Q6600 eBay PC
- Thread starter Fancyman5
- Start date
Solution
xFeaRDom
Estimable
- Jul 28, 2016
- 1,644
- 0
- 3,960
It could be implemented into this build, but I would not recommend it. The LGA775 socket is at the end of its life, so I would recommend something like the i3-4170, which is more expensive, but still quite a new CPU, and is in a somewhat up-to-date socket.
True Buie
Honorable
- Aug 29, 2016
- 381
- 0
- 11,160
Heyo Fancyman5
I'm glad to hear that you're trying to get into pc gaming
As of the Q6600. It's an alright CPU, but it's getting pretty old. Personally I've made a "gaming rig" with the Q6600 and a HD 6970. They pair up pretty nicely, and can play some popular games, such as Dota2, TF2 and CS:GO with acceptable fps.
I'd advise you to go for a newer CPU, but the old Q6600 can still game.
And if you're willing to overclock it a bit, it's somewhat alright to use. (Mine is only OC'ed to 3.0 GHz, since my mobo isn't anything near capable of overclocking)
I'm glad to hear that you're trying to get into pc gaming
As of the Q6600. It's an alright CPU, but it's getting pretty old. Personally I've made a "gaming rig" with the Q6600 and a HD 6970. They pair up pretty nicely, and can play some popular games, such as Dota2, TF2 and CS:GO with acceptable fps.
I'd advise you to go for a newer CPU, but the old Q6600 can still game.
And if you're willing to overclock it a bit, it's somewhat alright to use. (Mine is only OC'ed to 3.0 GHz, since my mobo isn't anything near capable of overclocking)
guanyu210379
Illustrious
- Mar 30, 2007
- 7,684
- 25
- 38,115
1. LGA775 platform in not only at the end of it's life. It is already obsolete a few years back.
2. However, depending on what you wanna do with it. If the price is right, it is still usable. If you wanna max the system out by giving it a new GPU, GTX950 is the max you can go. You can play all games up to 2012 and some of todays AAA games.
3. You must try to OC the Q6600 to at least 3GHz.
2. However, depending on what you wanna do with it. If the price is right, it is still usable. If you wanna max the system out by giving it a new GPU, GTX950 is the max you can go. You can play all games up to 2012 and some of todays AAA games.
3. You must try to OC the Q6600 to at least 3GHz.
- Sep 12, 2016
- 17
- 0
- 1,510
xfearDMom sorry for voting you down, I'm new to TomsHardware. Thanks everyone for your answers, I'll take some of your guys' advice and probably go for an i3. I'd like some advice on what components to buy to be able to accommodate an i3. The only problem is that I'm kind of on a tight budget ($400)
xFeaRDom
Estimable
- Jul 28, 2016
- 1,644
- 0
- 3,960
No worries, couldn't you just vote it up, or wont it let you.
And the i3-4170 is probably around $100, but you could get something like a GTX 750Ti to go along with it. I had a 750Ti and it is quite a powerful little card for the price.
guanyu210379
Illustrious
- Mar 30, 2007
- 7,684
- 25
- 38,115
How much is this Q6600 PC you are talking about? If it cost only USD50 for all (Win7, etc.).
The offer is not bad.
The offer is not bad.
TRENDING THREADS
-
Question User RX 580 8gb red devil powercolor, asking original BIOS- Started by PizzaInGame
- Replies: 5
-
-
-
News Microsoft updates Windows 11 24H2 requirements, CPU must support SSE4.2 or the OS will not boot- Started by Admin
- Replies: 19
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram