--- product_id: 4852567 title: "Processor - 1 x Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.4 GHz (1066 MHz) - LGA775 Socket - L2 8 MB (2 x 4 MB (4 MB per Pair of cores)) - OEM" brand: "intel" price: "$98.95" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Intel" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/4852567-processor-1-x-intel-core-2-quad-q6600-2-4 store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 2.4 GHz Quad-Core Power 1066 MHz Front Side Bus 8 MB L2 Cache Boost Processor - 1 x Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.4 GHz (1066 MHz) - LGA775 Socket - L2 8 MB (2 x 4 MB (4 MB per Pair of cores)) - OEM **Brand:** intel **Price:** $98.95 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Quad-Core Classic, Still Crushing It! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Processor - 1 x Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.4 GHz (1066 MHz) - LGA775 Socket - L2 8 MB (2 x 4 MB (4 MB per Pair of cores)) - OEM by intel - **How much does it cost?** $98.95 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/4852567-processor-1-x-intel-core-2-quad-q6600-2-4) ## Best For - intel enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted intel brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Generous 8MB L2 Cache:** Speed up data access and reduce bottlenecks for smoother performance. - • **Cost-Effective Powerhouse:** Unlock impressive performance without breaking the bank—ideal for savvy professionals. - • **Quad-Core Multitasking Beast:** Seamlessly handle demanding workflows with 4 cores running at 2.4 GHz. - • **Legacy LGA775 Socket Compatibility:** Perfect upgrade for classic builds still rocking the 775 socket. - • **Proven Reliability & Tested Quality:** Each CPU is fully tested and guaranteed to perform like new. ## Overview The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 is a robust quad-core processor clocked at 2.4 GHz with an 8 MB L2 cache and a 1066 MHz front side bus, designed for LGA775 socket motherboards. Fully tested and in excellent condition, it offers a cost-effective upgrade path for professionals seeking reliable multitasking and legacy system compatibility. ## Description Sold in tray version, i.e. without accessories such as a heatsink or fan. All processors have been tested and are fully functional. The processor/CPU works like new and has good test values: Excellent condition! The auction shows a symbolic image! VAT is not shown separately on the invoice. *°*°*°*°* Sold as the tray version, meaning without accessories like a heatsink or fan. All CPUs have been tested and are fully functional. The processor/CPU works like new and shows good test values: Excellent condition! The auction shows a symbolic image! VAT is not shown separately on the invoice. Review: Pretty Amazing QUAD Core - 2013 and i just got myself the Q6600, paired with a micro ATX ASRock G41 mobo. gotta say its a sweet little combo. for the people complaining about the price... its worth it. i paid 90 plus shipping for a used one, don't pay more then 140 for one new OR used. unless your still with the 775 socket. mind you even though its an older outdated socket type/CPU it kicks A$$! upgraded my Pentium dual core E2160 running at 2.8Ghz with a windows rating of 6.2 and took it to a 7.1! at the stock clock 2.4Ghz, i currently run it at 2.8Ghz "1333 FSB limits anything higher on MY mobo" CPU mark score of 3255. only cons i can think of offhand is lack of L3 cache. but the 8MB makes up for what it lacks. 105 watts is pretty high but with all the cores loaded, after using Antec diamond formula 7 thermal paste it stays nice n warm around 120-130F with a stock,not so good condition HSF. for the price id say if you don't want to go with the intel i series, i3 etc, stick with this CPU. its on par with my old AMD quad core which was a Athlon II 640 stock at 3Ghz. which got a CPU mark of 3500. with a good board and water cooling, a 3.4Ghz clock on this bad boy will surely crunch out some impressive scores in many aspects! Review: Nice Upgrade to My Dell Dimension E520 - My Dell Dimension came with an Intel® Core2 Duo Processor E6420 with 4M Cache, running at 2.13 GHz with a 1066 MHz FSB (a 65 nm Conroe chip). According to Dell and various chat rooms, I could upgrade this processor on the stock Dell motherboard and current bios up to a Core2 Quad Q6700 processor. What I found that I could easily afford was the Intel® Core2 Quad Processor Q6600 with 8M Cache, running at 2.40 GHz, with a 1066 MHz FSB (a 65 nm Kentsfield chip). These links are to the Intel product pages for each chip. [...] With my Core2 Duo E6420, my overall PassMark rating (score) averaged 922 over three runs. After the swap for the Quad 6600, my rating averaged 1235 over three runs. Very good improvement! However, my CPU test speed more than doubled after the swap, and my sub-scores dramatically improved for RAM, HD access, and 2D and 3D video scores. Only my CD-ROM test scores did not improve. My Windows Experience Index for my processor and RAM were both at 5.4 with the Duo. With the Quad, both scores jumped up to 7.1! Note - I have Win 7 Home Premium on this computer, with 4 GB DDR2 PC2-6400 RAM (Kingston HyperX), and an NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 video card. So far, I'm very happy with the Quad 6600, and I expect it to "future proof" my computer for a couple more years. ## Features - Q6600 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000YAVGL8 | | Best Sellers Rank | #997 in Computer CPU Processors | | Brand | Intel | | Computer Memory Type | DDR3 SDRAM | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (111) | | Date First Available | April 2, 2004 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 0.96 ounces | | Item model number | HH80562PH0568M | | Manufacturer | Intel | | Number of Processors | 4 | | Processor | 2.4 GHz core_2_quad | | Processor Brand | Intel | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Intel - **CPU Manufacturer:** Intel - **CPU Model:** Core 2 Quad - **CPU Socket:** LGA 775 - **CPU Speed:** 2.4 GHz ## Images ![Processor - 1 x Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.4 GHz (1066 MHz) - LGA775 Socket - L2 8 MB (2 x 4 MB (4 MB per Pair of cores)) - OEM - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71r2+8drGyL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: does this come with a heatsink and fan? if no, what should I get?** A: cpu and thermal paste,does not come with heatsink. **Q: Will q6600 would work on abit i-45cv motherboard, socket is lg775** A: It is a Socket 775 processor, so should work in your mobo, but it might not if your mobo has a higher frequency for the Front Side Bus. This has a 1066 MHz FSB. Best check on the website of the manufacturer to see if they list the Q6600 as compatible. **Q: Will this work on my latitude e6500 laptop i have a intel 2 core p8400 2.26 hgz and 2.26 ghz i am trying to upgrade?** A: No. This is a 775 socket processor, and that is a P socket processor. Look at intel's ark for PGA478 as a processor socket under products formerly called penryn and see what you can get that is faster with more cache than the p8400. **Q: would it fit on dell inspiron 560** A: Sorry I didn't see this earlier. with the Dell Inspiron 560 you should be able to use any 775 socket processors you want. So yes the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 should work on you Inspiron 560. You well need to make sure you have the BIOS @ A06 or higher ( the bios version is important) the CPU well not be supported. I personal would buy the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 it is better processor; the Q9650 operates at 95W were the Q6600 operates at 105W and you probably have a E7500 in your system that operates at 65W. Why is this important? Because your power supply is rated to manage the number of resources in your system ( i.e dvd-drive, HD, etc ). Hope this helps with your purchasing decision and the you received it in time to matter. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pretty Amazing QUAD Core *by K***2 on February 15, 2013* 2013 and i just got myself the Q6600, paired with a micro ATX ASRock G41 mobo. gotta say its a sweet little combo. for the people complaining about the price... its worth it. i paid 90 plus shipping for a used one, don't pay more then 140 for one new OR used. unless your still with the 775 socket. mind you even though its an older outdated socket type/CPU it kicks A$$! upgraded my Pentium dual core E2160 running at 2.8Ghz with a windows rating of 6.2 and took it to a 7.1! at the stock clock 2.4Ghz, i currently run it at 2.8Ghz "1333 FSB limits anything higher on MY mobo" CPU mark score of 3255. only cons i can think of offhand is lack of L3 cache. but the 8MB makes up for what it lacks. 105 watts is pretty high but with all the cores loaded, after using Antec diamond formula 7 thermal paste it stays nice n warm around 120-130F with a stock,not so good condition HSF. for the price id say if you don't want to go with the intel i series, i3 etc, stick with this CPU. its on par with my old AMD quad core which was a Athlon II 640 stock at 3Ghz. which got a CPU mark of 3500. with a good board and water cooling, a 3.4Ghz clock on this bad boy will surely crunch out some impressive scores in many aspects! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice Upgrade to My Dell Dimension E520 *by D***N on January 18, 2011* My Dell Dimension came with an Intel® Core2 Duo Processor E6420 with 4M Cache, running at 2.13 GHz with a 1066 MHz FSB (a 65 nm Conroe chip). According to Dell and various chat rooms, I could upgrade this processor on the stock Dell motherboard and current bios up to a Core2 Quad Q6700 processor. What I found that I could easily afford was the Intel® Core2 Quad Processor Q6600 with 8M Cache, running at 2.40 GHz, with a 1066 MHz FSB (a 65 nm Kentsfield chip). These links are to the Intel product pages for each chip. [...] With my Core2 Duo E6420, my overall PassMark rating (score) averaged 922 over three runs. After the swap for the Quad 6600, my rating averaged 1235 over three runs. Very good improvement! However, my CPU test speed more than doubled after the swap, and my sub-scores dramatically improved for RAM, HD access, and 2D and 3D video scores. Only my CD-ROM test scores did not improve. My Windows Experience Index for my processor and RAM were both at 5.4 with the Duo. With the Quad, both scores jumped up to 7.1! Note - I have Win 7 Home Premium on this computer, with 4 GB DDR2 PC2-6400 RAM (Kingston HyperX), and an NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 video card. So far, I'm very happy with the Quad 6600, and I expect it to "future proof" my computer for a couple more years. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Still Good After All Those Years *by A***U on November 3, 2012* I needed an upgrade from a Core 2 Duo and I'm very happy I went with this one. There are vendors now selling it for $120, so its pricing is on par with a modern i3. Its performance is, by benchmark, slightly worse than an i3, but one can use the same old 775 motherboard you have and probably keep your old memory. It also have a massive L2 cache (8mb) and 4 cores compared to the smaller l2 (4mb) and 2 cores of the i3. This is an entirely respectable upgrade even now and it should continue to run things rather well for years to come. Everyone seems to love the idea of overclocking it; maybe I'll get to that sometime. Stock, I went from a 5.8 to a 7.1 on the windows 7 experience index; your mileage may vary. ## Frequently Bought Together - Processor - 1 x Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.4 GHz (1066 MHz) - LGA775 Socket - L2 8 MB (2 x 4 MB (4 MB per Pair of cores)) - OEM - Thermaltake Smart 500W 80+ White Certified PSU, Continuous Power with 120mm Ultra Quiet Cooling Fan, ATX 12V V2.3/EPS 12V Active PFC Power Supply PS-SPD-0500NPCWUS-W - Thermaltake Gravity i2 95W Intel LGA 1200/1156/1155/1150/1151 92mm CPU Cooler CLP0556-D, Compatible with Desktop --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/4852567-processor-1-x-intel-core-2-quad-q6600-2-4](https://www.desertcart.us/products/4852567-processor-1-x-intel-core-2-quad-q6600-2-4) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-10*