Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 2.9 GHz 4M L2 Cache LGA775 Dual-Core Processor

by Intel

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000GGQCIC
• Item model number: BX80557X6800
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 16, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Extreme dominance built-in. You've hard-core battled your enemies in this world and beyond, but never like this. With the Intel Core 2 Extreme processor, you get the best unrivaled performance in the universe. So let them challenge you and let the annihilation begin.

When "Extreme" is an understatement.
It's not about playing the game. It's about dominating and winning the game. Designed for extreme power, the Intel Core 2 Extreme processor for desktop PCs features the latest arsenal of performance-rich technologies, including up to 4 MB of shared L2 cache and up to 1066 MHz Front Side Bus. So you've got the future of PC gaming now, and only from Intel:

• Intel Wide Dynamic Execution, enabling delivery of more instructions per clock cycle to improve gaming execution time and energy efficiency
• Intel Intelligent Power Capability, designed to deliver extreme energy-efficient performance
• Intel Smart Memory Access, improving system performance by optimizing the use of all available data bandwidth
• Intel Advanced Smart Cache, providing a higher-performance, more efficient cache subsystem. Optimized for industry leading multi-threaded games
• Intel Advanced Digital Media Boost, accelerating a broad range of applications, including ultra-realistic game physics and human-like artificial intelligence for an intense gaming experience unlike any other

Warning: Graphics may appear to be too real.
The Intel Core 2 Extreme processor is frighteningly vivid, and perfect for your high-definition (HD) universe. Get inside amazingly complex HD games and applications with the incredible performance from Intel's most advanced gaming desktop processor ever.

Energy-efficient performance? Rage on.
Intel's 3rd generation dual-core processor, the Intel Core 2 Extreme processor was designed to run energy-efficient so you can run red hot. Plus, that added energy efficiency enables systems to run quieter so you only hear what you want to hear -- the sounds of sweet victory perhaps?

What's in the Box:
CPU, heatsink, fan, instructions.

Product Description

Intel Core 2 Duo processor is the brand name for our energy-efficient performance desktop and mobile processors. Formerly known by their codenames Conroe and Merom, the Intel Core 2 processors for desktop and mobile computers are based on the Intel Core microarchitecture, Intels industry-leading foundation for all mobile, desktop and server platforms moving forward.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars You need an advanced cooling system to run it!, January 30, 2008

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Sahra Badou "Bibliophile" (Tokyo, Japan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 2.9 GHz 4M L2 Cache LGA775 Dual-Core Processor (Personal Computers)

The Intel Core 2 Extreme Processor X6800 is the fastest Intel processor as of the end of 2007. It is 2.93 GHz; 1066 MHz FSB; and 4 MB L2 Cache. It is much faster and more stable than the fastest AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) CPU.

I bought the X6800 for my games computer. I call it games computer because I only use it to play games, specifically Microsoft Flight Simulator and its many add-ons. However, it completely messed up my computer. Let me explain why.

The chip warms up pretty quickly--we are talking temperatures of up to 90 degrees Celsius! That's how hot it got to be in my computer. My ASUS motherboard comes with temperature probe software, so I was easily able to measure this temperature. When such high temperatures are reached, my computer automatically shuts down to protect itself--a nice feature, but one that will eventually corrupt your Windows software. After several unannounced shutdowns, my Windows software became corrupt and I was no longer able to boot-in into Windows. I had to do a system restore! Thank God I had just backed-up my computer the day before.

Don't make the same mistake I did. In order to run the Intel X6800, you need to have a very sophisticated cooling system in your computer case. I actually have 6 fans in there, but that was not enough. I have a fan on each of my two Nvidia graphics cards; one over the CPU; one on the power box, and two fans, one on each end of the case. All 6 fans were not enough to prevent the internal temperature of the case to reach the high 70s Celsius. Within seconds my computer would shut down.

You need to buy a case with liquid cooling, and many are available for purchase on the web. A good website is frozencpu. be aware also that the hotter a chip becomes, the slower it will work. With a god cooling system you will get the optimum performance out of the X6800.

Also be aware that not all motherboards will run the Intel X6800 (LGA775). Check with your manufacturer first. You either will have to upgrade your BIOS or buy a new motherboard.

The X6800 will be great for gaming if you have a good computer case with an advanced cooling system.

5.0 out of 5 stars exactly as described if I would of payed better attention, January 13, 2012

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Thomas L. Deborba "LoneWolf{FMJ}" (usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 2.9 GHz 4M L2 Cache LGA775 Dual-Core Processor (Personal Computers)

Exactly as described. The proc worked perfectly. It wasn't a quad core which is what I was looking for. I missed the fact that it was a duo, due to my own fault. After installing it, I then realized I made a boo-boo and asked to return it. I was offered a discount to keep it and made a counter offer and he graciously accepted. I then built another computer using this proc and spare parts I had and went out and bought and then donated it to a local retirement facility for the retirees to use for emails and surfing. Highly recommend this guy for future purchases.

5.0 out of 5 stars Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800, May 24, 2011

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Philip - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 2.9 GHz 4M L2 Cache LGA775 Dual-Core Processor (Personal Computers)

I am 100% satisfied with the purchase in every way. I received from the retailer exactly what they advertised, and the the condition they advertised, "used, mint condition". It has worked perfectly from the date I installed it. And all this for a fraction of the price($175)it was originally issued,new,from Intel($1000-$1400), depending upon the retailer. I needed this particular processor for the older Intel Motherboard I own, the 975XBX2. And also, and just as importatntly, I have always been 100% satisfied with any merchandice that I have purchased from Amazon, because Amazon regulates and insures customer satisfaction with items purchased via Amazon.