Stabface
08-18-2008, 06:06 PM
I noticed today that Fry's has a Q9450 and a DP35DPM for $379, seems like a good deal if the chip is retail, saves around $50 off the online price?
http://www.frys-electronics-ads.com/ads/2008/08/15/34931/Intel-Core-2-Quad-Quad-Core-Processor-Q9450-Intel-Desktop-Board-DP35DPM
The board is a little dated, but from what I know the P35 based boards are pretty solid and reliable. I didn't see any features absent that I'd need. The CPU is quad core and 12MB of cache, 45nm... my only reservation is that it is a 2.6ghz part, and the 3.0ghz is not that much more expensive (like 200$?). I could probably overclock it and get more speed but I'd prefer a stable machine.
But what do you guys think, anyone have this board/chip combo?
http://www.frys-electronics-ads.com/ads/2008/08/15/34931/Intel-Core-2-Quad-Quad-Core-Processor-Q9450-Intel-Desktop-Board-DP35DPM
The board is a little dated, but from what I know the P35 based boards are pretty solid and reliable. I didn't see any features absent that I'd need. The CPU is quad core and 12MB of cache, 45nm... my only reservation is that it is a 2.6ghz part, and the 3.0ghz is not that much more expensive (like 200$?). I could probably overclock it and get more speed but I'd prefer a stable machine.
But what do you guys think, anyone have this board/chip combo?