Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Quad-Core review

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The mug-shot

This is where we dive into the photo-shoot, and show you a couple of mug-shots of the Penryn. From there on we'll start testing the processor and compare it with processors like the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650, QX6850 and Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600.

Let the festivities begin.

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Quad-Core Processor review

Here we have the new Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Quad-Core Processor processor being used today. This model runs on a 1600 MHz front side bus. It'll bring you an amount performance that is unprecedented.

And no, I didn't write that QX9770 in red on there :)

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Quad-Core Processor review

Indeed, the new 45nm processors are still using Socket 775. That doesn't mean you can use 45nm Penryn products in any Socket 775 mainboard though.

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Quad-Core Processor review

Be sure to check with your mainboard manufacturer. If supported at the very least you'll need a BIOS upgrade and an Intel x35/38 or NVIDIA nForce 780/790 mainboard.

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