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    Beginner needs help with OCing QX9650

    I have Zalman 9700 NT
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    Beginner needs help with OCing QX9650

    Hello, I just built a new PC with QX9650. This is my very first time OCing, and now trying to overclock my QX9650. My current setup is: QX9650 running at 3.6GHZ 11x333 1.30v stable Asus P5E3 Deluxe Wifi, BIOS 0601 2x 2GB Cosair DDR3 1600 7-7-7-20 2T 1.9v DRAM Static Read Control...
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    how many of you guys are buying the new qx9000 series intel cpus? and why?

    I just received a receipt email with a tracking number for my QX9650 retail. I ordered from http://www.shopblt.com/cgi-bin/shop/shop.cgi?action=enter&thispage=0110030005019_BN60786P.shtml&order_id=!ORDERID! I am glad I waited about two weeks, it saved me at least $200 and I get 3 year warranty...
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    Penryns hitting retail in a few hours?

    I also ordered one from there. Have been waiting for over two weeks now. ETA used to be 11/16, and now 11/26 and 11/27. I really hope it will be shipped soon. I already have rest of parts sitting in my room doing nothing.
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    Thinking of getting QX9850 over QX6850

    You mean QX9650? Yes, 680i supports penryn (unofficially) but you may need BIOS update. However some people seem to have a bit problem with 680i mobo, http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.asp?m=161177&mpage=1&key=��. And I am not sure how well it will overclock. If you dont mind not...
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    Tiger direct link for $50 off oem QX9650

    Boxed non-extreme Intel CPU warranty will be voided if you overclock. But if I remember correctly, you can overclock core 2 extreme without voiding the warranty.
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    Tiger direct link for $50 off oem QX9650

    I am waiting for retail package. It should be available very soon. I want to have 3 year warranty that covers overclocking.
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    Would you wait for Retail or go for OEM QX9650 now?

    I can't really wait for it. I would not have time to upgrade my PC after holiday season.:( Besides additional 200MHz makes no difference. Only a small increase in benchmarks.
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    Would you wait for Retail or go for OEM QX9650 now?

    I just ordered retail one from http://www.shopblt.com/cgi-bin/shop/shop.cgi?action=enter&thispage=0110030005018_BN60786P.shtml&order_id=!ORDERID! It is not yet in stock but, according to their real-time availability, ETA is 11/16. The price is $1063.42 with free shipping, and no tax ( I live...
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    Would you wait for Retail or go for OEM QX9650 now?

    Hello, Retail QX9650 will be available in about 2 weeks, but OEM is already available. Would you wait for retail version or go for OEM? I am not sure if I want to buy over $1000 CPU without good warranty. I thought retail version would be available on 12th and already purchased mobo, ram...
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