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Suck. This is the only Quad core that DOES NOT have VI (virtualization) technology. Stupid moves by Intel, considering you can get the Q9450 for $20 more, faster core, and VI tech - this is a horrible buy.

Like buying a car with a speedlimiter buy paying the same as the car w/o one..

#1 If you are going to do ESX or ESXi it doesnt much care about VT on the chip, unless you REALLY need to do 64bit apps but normally 32bit OS with <4G ram VMs are fine for 'home' testing.

#3, you're right....BUT it's worth to have the extra functionality for a few extra bucks.

#1, Where can I get the Q9450 for $20 more?

#1, very interested, do you have a link to a Q9450 for $20 more?

I would rather get this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017

I would rather have the OCZ EL33T 4.5 ghz quad-core for $199.99 at zipzoomfly. Much better than AMD or INTEL.

To bad the Phenom II 720 AM3 CPU is just as good as this, costs $20 less, even better because you can OC it easily to 3.5Ghz with no voltage change. (triple core though, not like it really matters)

#5, #6, $179.99 http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0301968

Ben's php script tries to add his affiliate tag to the link above and it screws up the page jump (for me atleast because I have re-direct/jump blocking). Just copy/paste the link.

mhottie,
You linked to the Q9400, not the Q9450 like you mentioned in your first post(6MB of cache vs. 12MB). Your link worked for me, but unfortunately it's for pick-up orders only and I don't have a Microcenter near me in NC. If you pick up at the store you'll have to pay tax, so that's over $190, however, that's still a good price considering Newegg still sells the Q9400 for $230 right now. Not trying to argue with you, just clarifying what's been discussed here.

I didn't spend a lot of time to research the price. Yes it's pickup only.

Aside from that, your getting a crippled CPU. It's the ONLY Quad core with disabled VT support.

VT is almost useless for 99% of people ... it is NOT a crippled quad by any consideration. In the games I play, my 3.5ghz Q8200 get pretty much the same fps as my 4.3ghz E8500.