Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 offers 4 cores and 8 threads. Clocks span 2.4GHz base to 2.4GHz boost. It drops into the LGA775 socket with a 100W TDP — about 25W per core. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP.

At $89.95 it sits in the budget processor bracket. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest processor deals from multiple stores. Intel backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.