Intel
GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3P Motherboard ATX LGA775 Core2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz 1GB DDR2 IO
Bottom line: The GIGABYTE Motherboard ATX LGA775 Core2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz 1GB DDR2 IO is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
• (2) - 512MB DDR2 RAM STICKS (1GB TOTAL). • (1) - INPUT OUTPUT SHIELD (I/O). • (1) - USER MANUAL.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored GIGABYTE Motherboard ATX LGA775 Core2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz 1GB DDR2 IO using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cpus category. Intel's retro cpus lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for retro cpus of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| core_count | 4 |
|---|---|
| thread_count | 4 |
| base_clock_ghz | 2.4 |
Benchmark data for other processors
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