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Old May 26th, 2009, 09:51 AM   #1
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Staying in the 775 architecture, from an E6700 what would be a substantial upgrade? I really don't see the need to go to DDR3 and I7 for now. I might next year, but not presently.

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Old May 26th, 2009, 10:39 AM   #2
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Quad Core probably, but you won't see a lot of difference. Maybe go for some high-end CPU cooler and overclock more.
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Old May 26th, 2009, 11:20 AM   #3
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The processor I'm actually thinking about is this one:

http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0281097

combined with ths motherboard:

http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0294283

My MSI P35 has stopped working. So, I'm temporarily using an Intel D975XBX board to get by.
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Old May 26th, 2009, 11:51 AM   #4
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+1. quad core would be the best upgrade. Or keep your CPU and save money, if you might buy a new computer next year.
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Old May 26th, 2009, 12:02 PM   #5
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+1. quad core would be the best upgrade. Or keep your CPU and save money, if you might buy a new computer next year.
I don't buy computers. I buy the parts and make them myself.
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Old May 26th, 2009, 12:26 PM   #6
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lol yes, means the same for me. huhu !

look at that => http://www.mwave.com/mwave/SKUSearch...iteria=CB25096
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Upgrading from E6700 to E8400 is pointless. If you upgrade, go for Quad Core. My Q6600 is still running the latest games easily.
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+1. but go for a Q9xxx or Q8xxx. CPU in 45nm. best for overclocking.
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hmmm quad core
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I really doubt if upgrading to quadcore is worth it, unless u have a way to use it, which is kinda hard today. I wouldnt look at quadcores until theres some real stuff which I need/want to use and it has the support for it.

Tho, until now, I even dont care about dual core, all I could care is frequency, since the things I use and play requires only one core... And very few can utilize two.. not talking about 4 or more. I think its still not the time when quadcores are needed... Maybe another year or two?
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