Intel Quad core/Quad core extreme difference? (Q6600/QX6700)

[CJ-real]

Hi,

I was just wondering, what is the difference between normal quad core, and the ones with "extreme" stuck on the end. Both from Intel.

This also applies to Core 2 Duo from Intel.

I can't spot it (except for the price), so someone help me out here.

 

[Computer~freak~]

im not to sure but i think it has somthing to do with the multiplyer

 

[mica3speedy]

the extreme cpu's have an unlocked multiplier, which is useful when over clocking. With an unlocked multiplier, you can adjust the multiplier either up or down. With a locked multiplier, you can only adjust down.

 

[CJ-real]

oh right, thanks.

so i can use 9x multiplier or will it blow up?

 

[Computer~freak~]

if you use a X9 multiplier with the extreme you will see no problem it wont fly out of the motherboard

 

[guitto]

fly out of the motherboard

Give it a few years