Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4GHz Processor

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Product Details of Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4GHz Processor

Description

Based on revolutionary Intel Core microarchitecture, the breakthrough Intel Core 2 Duo processor family is designed to provide powerful energy efficient performance so you can do more at once without slowing down. With Intel Core 2 Duo desktop processor, you'll experience revolutionary performance, unbelievable system responsiveness, and energy efficiency second to none. And, you won't have to slow down for virus scan, multiple compute intensive programs, or multimedia downloads these desktop processors are up to 40 percent faster and over 40 percent more energy efficient.

Quick Glance

Processor Class: Intel Core 2 Duo

Processor Socket: Intel Socket T LGA-775

Processor Type: Dual-core

Processor Speed: 2400

Summary

Product Title: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4GHz Processor

Manufacturer: Intel

Lowest Price: $130.00

Power Score: 4.8 | 25 Reviews

Processor Speed + Class

Processor Class: Intel Core 2 Duo

Processor Speed: 2.40 GHz

Bus Speed: 1066 MHz

Physical + Memory Specifications

Processor Socket: Intel Socket T LGA-775

Number of Processor Cores: Dual-core

L2 Cache Size: 4 MB

Warranty

Warranty Information: 3 Year Limited

More Info

URL: Manufacturer Link

Additional Specifications

Frequency Band: Dual Core Core: Conroe Core Stepping: B2 Execute Disable Bit Bus/Core Ratio: 9.0 Enhanced Halt State Intel Thermal Monitor 2 L2 Cache Speed: 2.4GHz

Process Technology: 65 nm

Processor Technology: Extended Memory 64 Technology

Thermal Specification: 140.2F (60.1C)

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Reviews on Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4GHz Processor

  • 5
  By member: dj_mikey - May 4, 2007

Best solution for Core 2 Duo... Period.

Strengths: Incredible speed, amazing multi-tasking, makes Vista fly, great gaming processor, apparently very over-clocking friendly

Weakness: If only we could all afford Core 2 Extremes...

Out of the box this processor is, in one word, flawless. Intel is the crowned champion of processor engineering. After moving from an Athlon64 3000+ with 2GB of PC3200 DDR RAM to this processor with 2GB of PC6400 DDR2 RAM, I'm completely spoiled. Imagine with me, running 2 different programs converting WMA and M4A files into MP3s at the same time with very little performance drop, while ripping...

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  • 5
  By anonymous - Dec 31, 2006

Overclock champion

Strengths: Most overclockable and stable proc I've ever owned. 3.6ghz w/out a single prob. I could prolly go higher. Idle @ 45

Weakness: None so far. See below

Some say "socket 775 mobos are buggy". I'm using an eVGA NForce 680 SLI and have experienced nothing but ease and stability. First Intel based system and the fastest/most stable system I've ever built. Thermaltake toughpower 700 Evga Nforce 680i SLI SoundBlaster XFI Fatal1ty Evga Nvidia 8800GTS x2 (SLI) 2 SATA2 WD 80gb 7200rpm raid 1 Antec p180b Dell 21" Flat and a partridge in a pear tree =...

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  • 5
  By member: heatdish - Oct 14, 2006

Core 2 du0

Strengths: Fast! love it

Weakness: none

this processor is amazing i haven't even overclocked it yet, extremely fast love it. went from a P4 2.4 Ghz to a Core 2 duo and the increase in speed and performance is unbelievable. i would recommend buying this processor very stable haven't had any problems.

  • 5
  By member: kenyaku - Jan 28, 2007

Core 2 Duo E6600 2.40Ghz, Socket LGA775

Strengths: 4MB cache and lightening-fast dual core processor

Weakness: None

This is a very fast processor. It compliments the new ASUS P5B Wi-Fi Deluxe motherboard that I bought for it. No installation problems. I am very happy with it.

  • 4
  By member: yohan - Sep 26, 2006

Fast & cool

Strengths: Overclockable, fast, low power consumption. Quiet HSF.

Weakness: Not as overclockable as engineering samples shown in tech websites.

I got this because it was the least expensive of the core 2 duos with twice the cache as the E6300 or E6400. I was lucky to find it in stock about a month ago (though it shouldn't be difficult to find now). The reviews I read on Anand tech lead me to believe that I would be able to overclock it to about 3.4GHz; however, the best I was able to do (with a good overclocking M/B) was 3GHz. I suppose...

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  • 5
  By member: Xijar - Sep 26, 2006

Best processor on Earth

Strengths: Powerful, fast, efficient, decent O/C abilities, great value when you compare it to the competition.

Weakness: Runs hotter than I'd like.

This thing is blazin' fast. It's fun to have the top-of-the-line new products for one time in my life. The only thing better than this is the Core 2 Extreme and the other Duo that's clocked faster but for a couple hundred extra bucks (not worth it). This processor is the absolute best price/performance ratio out there. With stock processor heatsink/fan and my several case fans, it idles around 36...

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  • 4
  By member: nancy065 - Sep 8, 2006

Runs Hot, is pricey, but great Buy

Strengths: Best value of the Core 2 Duo E series, 4mb L2 cache and a 2.40 ghz operating frequency

Weakness: Runs quite hot with the stock Heatsink/fan, idles in the mid-50s (Celsius) and when playing a game, America's Army for example, it jumps to high 60s.

Overall, I can't complain about this processor, it is faster than anything that I have ever owned, and it will do whatever I want it to. It can be overclocked a little bit, however, I would recommend extra fans and a 3rd party heatsink if you want to go all out on the OCing. However, it really isnt even necessary to OC, as this thing'll be able to crush anything you throw at it (if you have the...

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  • 5
  By member: giddyup15_1132968883 - Sep 24, 2006

Fast, Stable, Runs cool, Great buy!

Strengths: Runs very fast, all programs seem to be executing alot faster then my old Pentium 4. System is very stable, no freezes or hang ups. Not to mention it runs cool around 35-40C idle.

Weakness: None so far, only thing is the high price because of the low supply and high demand, but the prices seems to have gone done a lot since August.

The processor was great installed quickly, and I was able to overclock from 2.4GHz to 3.0Ghz, at stock settings, without the need to increase any voltages. Just increased the FSB from 266MHz to 333Mhz and thats all. It is well capable of going faster, but I just haven't got to it yet. It is running fine for me at 3.0Ghz.

  • 5
  By member: proxy635 - Oct 16, 2006

The CPU that whopped AMD's behind!!!

Strengths: Faster than anything AMD, dual-core, 64-bit, SSSE3 capabilities, runs at 800mhz DDR2, awesome benchmarks

Weakness: A bit pricey (but it's worth it)

I had this E6600 for about 2 months now, and all I can say is this thing is great! Farcry runs at max settings as smooth as butter. The dual-core capabilities are also very nice - especially with multi-threaded applications. Sadly there isn't too many games right now using multi-threading, but that's going to increase in the future for sure. This kicks AMDs FX-60 better than anything else and at...

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  • 5
  By member: ironpipe - Dec 7, 2006

Core 2 Duo E6600 Dual Core Processor (2.4GHz, 4MB,...

Strengths: Excellent to Overclock

Weakness: None

This is a beast of infinite propotions. I am at present running it at 1386 FSB and getting it up to 3.117 Mhz. Look as if it would reach 3.4 easy. It is consistent and very stable at this range. I am running it on a Asus P5WS workstation, and a pair of Corsair twin 256 (1GB0) 5400UL Memory. Unbelievable.

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  • 4.5
  testseek.com - Nov 4, 2008

Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4GHz Socket 775

Testseek.com has collected 11 expert reviews for Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4GHz Socket 775 and the average expert rating is 89 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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  • 4.5
  Techspot - Mar 1, 2007

Intel Core 2 Duo Family review

All four Core 2 Duo processors we are testing today operate using a 1066MHz Front Side Bus (266MHz Quad Pumped). The E6700 is the flagship model running at 2.66GHz and featuring a 4MB L2 Cache. Then there is the Core 2 Duo E6600, which operates at 2.40GHz, also with a 4MB L2 Cache, probably making the best value/performance option of the entire Core 2 Duo series.

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  • 5.0
  HotHardware - Nov 30, -0001

Intel Core 2 Duo & Core Extreme Processors, Chipsets And Performance Analysis

In every benchmark we ran, both of the Core 2 processors we tested outperformed the Athlon 64 FX-62 and Athlon 64 5000+, and they handily outpaced the Pentium Extreme Edition 965 as well. The Core 2 Duo E6700 and Core 2 Extreme X6800 put up some of the fastest benchmark scores we have seen to date. Clock-for-Clock, the Core 2 Duo E6700 and Core 2 Extreme X6800 are faster than any other desktop...

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