bit-tech Shopping: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 2.50GHz 6M Cache S775 1333MHZ

Rating: 10

Time with product: 4 Months

Strengths: Powerful 4 core proc, fast speed, 64-bit capability, overclocks fairly well, new 45nm, and runs cool too!

Weaknesses: You will most likely need a new motherboard

Summary: I bought this processor for my new PC build this past summer, it has been about 4 months, and I love it! It powers through video-editing, games, movies, and music all in HD. Although I don't have a 64-bit OS currently, it certainly supports the technology, and I hope to upgrade to 64-bit Vista soon. (Works fine on my current laptop) This proc also overclocks fairly well; I'm running it at 2.8GHz, but I know a lot that are currently at 3+... Overall, it's a great processor for the value, and I would certainly go back and buy it again.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 2 Weeks

Strengths: Quad Core! 1333FSB!

Weaknesses: None that I can think of.

Summary: For the last couple years now Intel has been kicking AMD around the block and the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 is no exception. With 1333FSB at 2.5GHz this processor is a addition to any system, unless you want to upgrade to its big brother the EE Core 2 Quad and pay the big bucks. My only gripe with this processor is when I dropped it inside my ASUS P5E the Mobo didn't automatically detect all the proper configurations and I needed to update the BIOS.