AJLynn

I don't understand what your requirements are. A Xeon box without dual CPUs is not much different from a Core 2 box. A Xeon box with dual CPUs will render about twice as fast as a Core 2 box. A Xeon box is a lot more expensive than a Core 2 box.

If what you need is 2-3 more desktop PCs and the Q6600 boxes meet your requirements, then ignore the guy who told you about the Xeons and buy the Q6600.