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   Part #: BX80562Q6600

Subject: RE: New "G0" stepping Q6600 arrival? (ETA: July 23rd Vancouver - 1100 on Order!)

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mike_nemat
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Jul 23, 2007 09:54 PM

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You should have went with a P35 instead of a P965 for a quad core, but since you'll get a Rev 3.3 DS3, I'm pretty sure that the quad core will boot just fine.

Vutcher
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Jul 23, 2007 10:01 PM

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Phew, that's cool :)

I went for the DS3 because I was tight on budget, I exceeded it by 37$ already by choosing Q6600. Also, I already got to work with the DS3, and it was great.

I got nervous about the bios update :P - Even if it's G0 I won't need to update ?

mike_nemat
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Jul 23, 2007 10:12 PM

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If it is a G0, you may get a CPU microcode error when you boot. Everything will still work good enough to flash the BIOS to the newest version but the fsb and multiplier may be wrong.

-| XtremeTiramisu |-
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Jul 23, 2007 10:12 PM

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If your DS3 is a Rev3.3, I suppose its shipped BIOS should be F10 or newer.
You should be fine to boot becouse Q6600 is still a FSB1066 CPU just with newer stepping that's all. I'd be a little more concerned with E6850 or alike that's FSB1333 AND G0 stepping.

I've even seen people with ES - engineer sample E6850 cpu boot and test OC-ability on P965 chipset mobo such as DS3 or alike.

However, P35 or even X35 that's going to be released in a couple month or so are a much better choice for Quads. The new chipset will unleash quad's OC-ability potential to another level.

DS3 isn't much cheaper than I paid roughly 3 month ago! I paid like 149 and now it's still 135. A entry level P5k-P35 chipset mobo is only like $20~30 bucks on top. In my mind, a 20~30 bucks difference for the additional benefit you get is def worth it.

But all in all, a DS3 rev3.3 should satisfy your need if you're not looking for something on the extreme side.

Adam_M
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Jul 24, 2007 01:23 AM

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According to my shipment notice, I got a G0 ("SLACR") :-) Check your shipping notice people!! If you get it and it's not G0 (SLACR), you can refuse the shipment, and AFAIK NCIX will refund the purchase price for you (but not the shipping charges). So basically you'll pay the shipping charges both ways, but then you can place another order and hopefully get G0 next time around :-) My impression is that if your order was filled from this recent shipment of 1100 processors, you have a good chance to get a G0 part.

Personally I'm on air cooling, and since I want to OC from 2.4 up to 2.8 (or 3.0 if possible), I absolutely had to have the new stepping, to maximize my chances. I may also have to replace my CNPS9700NT with something better. Thankfully I have very good airflow in my case, that does help.

Anyway good luck to all, I hope you all get G0. I'm still blown away by what a good deal this is !!

This message was modified by the poster at 07 24, 2007 01:27 AM

dabaker
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Jul 24, 2007 01:33 AM

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If the *****Q6600SLACR is any indication, then my shipping notice also indicated a G0 stepping. We'll just have to see how it overclocks!

-| XtremeTiramisu |-
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Jul 24, 2007 02:15 AM

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Please do post back your Q6600 "G0" OC results, no rush though, I know it can takes up to several weeks to get the best out of everything.

For sure I'll post my results as usual for references purposes.
I'll be getting a Q6600 tomorrow and hopefully it's an SLACR.
I'll replace my golden E6700 and test it on my current mobo/ram - P5K-Dlx and Ballistix tracers 8500. The rams can go 590~600mhz(~DDR2 1200) at 2.2v only 5-5-4-5 timings and the mobo is a perfect match for quads.
The only concern I may have will be the temp eventhough I've a Thermalright Ultra120 Extreme. Never get so optimistic at the begining though, this is the key

Lysergide

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Jul 24, 2007 04:43 AM

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I received my shipment notification. It has - S/N: *******Q6600SLACR so it looks like there is a very good chance orders will be filled with G0's.

Update: received my Q6600 this morning. It is indeed a SLACR - marked on box and chip

This message was modified by the poster at 07 24, 2007 07:25 AM

Xilikon

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Jul 24, 2007 05:15 AM

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Mine also specified SLACR on my invoice and I ordered saturday morning so I'm one of the early buyers :)

I'm now sure the stocks is G0 now since the old stock may be sold out for a long time.

Jeff_Z
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Jul 24, 2007 08:11 AM

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My shipment just arrived and mine too is labeled SLACR on the box box and the chip. Very happy about that I didn't wait, however now I have to yet again take my computer apart, lol.

I use a Thermaltake Big Typhoon for cooling on my e6600 and that thing is a pain in the*****to install. In the end it will be worth it though.

Vutcher
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Jul 24, 2007 08:14 AM

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nice, tell us if you needed a bios update and what were your mobo :P

Vutcher
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Jul 24, 2007 08:32 AM

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for those who bought the DS3 gigabyte, the rev 3.3 supports FSB 1333 and quad

http://www.giga-byte.ca/Support/Motherboard/CPUSupport_Model.aspx?ProductID=2428

will have to find out about the G0 :O

Scott_B
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Jul 24, 2007 08:36 AM

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I just received my Q6600, which I ordered over the weekend. It is a G0 - with 'SLACR' on the box and the chip. While I really don't plan to overclock it, it's going into a mATX box and I'm happy it might use a bit less power and run a bit cooler!

Scott

BokChoy

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Jul 24, 2007 08:41 AM

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Great to hear!

Xilikon

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Jul 24, 2007 10:37 AM

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Received the package and it's G0 officially (SLACR on the box and on the cpu).

Amardeep Singh_D
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Jul 24, 2007 10:57 AM

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i picked mine up in the burnaby store this morning and its SLACR as well.

David_G
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Jul 24, 2007 11:40 AM

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Likewise, SLACR on pickup from Burnaby.

-| XtremeTiramisu |-
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Jul 24, 2007 11:49 AM

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Yep, I just ran back from NCIX's retail store in Richmond, BC, Canada.
I bought the Q6600 CPU finally and it's a "G0" stepping.
Product code ends with SLACR
Batch# L723A765, July, 12 pkg date.

I checked all of their batches and all the stock they carry at the retail stores are all G0s! SLACR. So I believe the B3 were all sold out.

This is a great news guys :)

Robin_T
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Jul 24, 2007 01:34 PM

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same here, just pick one up SLACR B0 from the newly relocated Vancouver store

smokey_jon_2000
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Jul 24, 2007 02:08 PM

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I'm very curious to hear what any overclockers are getting on non-premium HSFs, as in the Freezer, Noctua 9, Katana, or even stock...

-| XtremeTiramisu |-
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Jul 24, 2007 02:30 PM

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Apparently someone posted an "official retail G0 Q6600 overclock thread" before I did this morning. So far only ONE guy report back his retail G0 Q6600 preliminary OC result, Dazog is his user name from XtremeSystems.

The good thing is that Dazog and I have the exact same batch, L723A765 and it seems that our batch is quite a good OC'er that does 3.2ghz at 1.32v loaded with a P5K-Dlx. I'm using a P5K-Dlx as well + Ballistix Tracers 8500 kit.

However something is wrong with his load temp reported at 85c loaded all 4 cores with 2 instance of Orthos using watercooling kit. The thread over there is getting hot every min. Please check here:

Talk about cheap quad core OC thrills

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=152603

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BokChoy

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Jul 24, 2007 03:43 PM

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There are still some older steppings at the Burnaby branch, but I got a "G0"

Thanks again to my NCIX rep

dsn

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Jul 24, 2007 05:12 PM

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q6600 G0 thread is doing great PR for ncix on XS... lol

as of right now, 135 posts, 3500 views... only people with g0 are people who bought from ncix... i bet ncixus just got a whole lot popular

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Sean_S
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Jul 24, 2007 05:31 PM

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Looks like NCIX is the place for a Q6600 G0, I placed my order yesterday with the $500+. XS is going nuts with NCIX fever. :)

Walter_R
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Jul 24, 2007 06:49 PM

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Got mine today and it ends with SLACR. So it must be a G0.

-| XtremeTiramisu |-
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Jul 24, 2007 07:52 PM

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That's a great news guys.
Be sure to post back your OC results in a thread that I'll be creating soon and it's going to be the same title as appeared on XS.

I'm finally back home and have time right now.
What I'll do first is to lap my Thermalright Ultra120 Extreme's base to full copper and completely flat to maximize the heat dispensing capability for air cooling.

And then I'll get everything setup and ready to overclock.
I should have my preliminary OC result by midnight

Woot! gotta mention this again, I love cheap quad core thrills

Darren_D
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Jul 25, 2007 07:07 PM

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Be careful guys, ordered mine this week and shipping summary says B3 stepping (BX80562Q6600SL9UM)
Will check it once I get it and let you guys know...

Matthew_T
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Jul 25, 2007 07:25 PM

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Got my invoice less than an hour ago.
S/N: BX80562Q6600SL9UM
B3 stepping.

Update:
I got 3.0 Ghz on my B3 rather easily. Cool, stable. I'm happy.

This message was modified by the poster at 07 29, 2007 05:49 AM

mike_nemat
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Jul 25, 2007 07:27 PM

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It is perfectly understandable that NCIX would have had some B3s remaining or possibly received a supplier's remaining stock of B3s in a new shipment.

I hope NCIX charges all you people who are refusing a perfectly working product a nasty restocking fee.

wlee
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Jul 25, 2007 08:00 PM

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Quote: Serial No: [ BX80562Q6600SL9UM ]

i'm shocked

i even called hours ago and was hinted all shipment was G0

i feel being tricked, first all G0, now B3, have to admit a truly masterpiece of sales pitch, wondering how many people get B3 after G0 "confirmation"

This message was modified by the poster at 07 25, 2007 08:04 PM

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