Intel's 2.6GHz X7800 gaming laptop CPU already overclocked to 3GHz

The QX6850 is just one of six new Core 2 Duo-ish procs introduced by Intel today. The other most notable addition is the 2.6GHz Core 2 Extreme X7800 with an 800MHz dynamic FSB and 4MB L2 cache -- Intel's first "Extreme" branded processor to make the leap from desktops to laptops. A 2.8GHz X7900 is expected later in the year. No worries though, the X7800's unlocked multiplier should allow for "easy" overclocking. In fact, some (vaguely insane) Belgian tinkerers over at Matbe have already dialed in a 3GHz speed on an X7800-equipped ASUS G2S gaming laptop. Niiice. Expect to see the first gaming laptops sporting the new $851 X7800 procs in the next few weeks.

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[Krish the Fish @ Jul 16th 2007 8:11AM]

"The QX6850 is just one of six new Core 2 Duo procs introduced by Intel today."

Isn't the QX6850 a quad-core proc? Core 2 Duo implies dual-core...or is it just too early in the morning...

Anyways, I'll probably look into the QX8650 after they make games that'll actually use all the potential that the chip has. yum

[Krish the Fish @ Jul 16th 2007 8:22AM]

actually, i take that back. I'll much rather get a nice laptop with the X7800 than building another desktop with the QX8650. Although the performance-to-dollar ratio would clearly favor the QX6850, my FX-62 and dual 7950 GX2 system will suffice for a good year or two.

[Zadillo @ Jul 16th 2007 8:25AM]

Yeah, I believe the proper name is Core 2 Quad. Who knows though, it's not like Intel has gone out of their way to make the whole Core Duo, Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad naming conventions make a lot of sense.

[Zoso @ Jul 17th 2007 5:30AM]

How doesn't it make sense? First came Core, then Core 2.

Core Solo, Core 2 Solo = single core.
Core Duo, Core 2 Duo = dual core.
Core Quad, Core 2 Quad = quad core.

Some of these probably doesn't exist (Core Quad), but I hope you get the point. =)
The number scheme is a bit different story, however.

[L. Cyphre @ Jul 16th 2007 8:21AM]

So... Does this burn your legs clean off when you try tu actually put it on your lap or not?

[Big @ Jul 16th 2007 9:33AM]

the more important question is CAN IT PLAY DOOM?

[Alex @ Jul 16th 2007 9:14AM]

Burns everything from the waste down, if the battery lasts longer than 10 minutes to generate the heat

[moondy @ Aug 19th 2007 9:53AM]

Exactly. My ASUS G1 only lasts about 1:30-2 hours idle (on high performance) so i really cant see how in the world they can keep on increasing speeds without making vast improvements on battery and fan performance.

Personal I'd like to see fuel cells in laptops...8 hours of non stop use and self recharging :D

[Me!!! @ Jul 16th 2007 11:32AM]

i want apple to release their macbook pros with this chip when leopard comes out.

[Paul @ Jul 16th 2007 3:38PM]

Eh, the processors in laptops are already good. I'd like to see better GPU's in there tho.