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The CPU runs with a default FSB (frequency of the bus between CPU and the rest of the machine). For the Q6600 this FSB is 266 MHz. Your RAM run also run at a frequency (400 MHz for DDR2 800, 533 MHz for DDR2 1066). On most systems, this frequency is different from the FSB. For a Q6600 with DDR2 800...

Well, you guys have definitely talked me into the Q6600. I'm still trying to figure out the relationship between the processor, mobo, and memory as far as fsb, and multiplier. That's a little shady to me. I don't really get the 1:1 relationship that I am supposed to be looking for.

I've got to be honest here. I'm a bit confused by the "multiplier" talk in here.

Yeah, that Q6600 is looking like a hell of a deal and has great reviews.

I have a good idea what graphics card I want to get from a previous thread. I was wondering if you all have seen better results from certain processors? There are some cheap quad cores out there for under $300.00. Should I go that route? Does it matter what kind of RAM I get? Any other hardware spec...