Intel Core 2 Quad Processor for under $300

Overclockers will be happy to know that Intel’s Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.40GHz Processor has dropped to an all time low of $277.99! (as of the time of this post) This is a serious beast of a processor for under the $300 mark. We’ve seen this processor running stable overclocked at 3.6GHz. So ultimately, you’re able to get a quad core 3.6GHz processor for under $300, which is pretty amazing and good news to anyone looking to build a serious rig for multimedia and gaming without laying down serious cash for an Intel Extreme.

*Please note - overclocking your cpu will probably void your warranty.

And some fries to go with that shake:

• ASUS P5K Deluxe/WiFi-AP Desktop Board
• PNY XLR8 2GB 1066MHz DDR2-1066/PC2-8500 CAS 5 Memory
• BFG TECH GeForce 8800 GTX OC Graphics Card

Checkout this article on bit-tech.net for information on overclocking the Q6600