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| Processor | Intel E8400 @ 3.6ghz (1.25v) |
|---|---|
| Motherboard | Evga 680i SLI |
| Cooling | ASUS Arctic Square |
| Memory | 4GB GSKILL PI Black (2x2GB) 4-4-4-12 @ 1.8v |
| Video Card(s) | EVGA GTX 275 Superclocked |
| Storage | WD 320GB (B3 revision)/WD 160GB |
| Display(s) | Acer X241W |
| Power Supply | PC Power and Cooling Silencer 750w |
| Software | Windows 7 Ultimate x64 |
Well, I'm in sort of a squeeze. I have been wanting a new processor for a bit. I have finally picked out a good mobo (a P5Q Pro, or P5Q-E if the price is lower), and now I am still stuck on the processor. My poor 5000+ X2 just can't oc much more (horrible batch), and it's really not doing so well with my multitasking habit. 
It sits at around 60-70% usage and when it spikes, it lags everything.
But, for me, it is really about price per performance. I would technically would not like to spend $60 extra for a Q6600, but if it will be much better in the long run, I will purchase it in a heartbeat. (Apparently Nehalem, or Core i7, will be way more expensive that than, so it will be out of my price range $284+)
So here's a few questions!
- Would a quad do me much better in the long run than a dual core? I do not game much, so the dual core's higher clock speed will not be too important.
- Will my PSU be able to handle it well (420w Thermaltake)? Also is the TDP of a Q6600 much higher than a E7200 (E7200 is 65w, but can't seem to find the Q6600's, is it 105w?)
- How well will my Zalman 9500 cope with a quad? I won't be ocing too much (I have to oc a bit, lol), as a quad will have plenty muscle. If I need a new cooler, I will probably pick up a XIGMATEK HDT-S1283. That will cool it quite well.
Think that's it. Thanks.
It sits at around 60-70% usage and when it spikes, it lags everything.But, for me, it is really about price per performance. I would technically would not like to spend $60 extra for a Q6600, but if it will be much better in the long run, I will purchase it in a heartbeat. (Apparently Nehalem, or Core i7, will be way more expensive that than, so it will be out of my price range $284+)
So here's a few questions!
- Would a quad do me much better in the long run than a dual core? I do not game much, so the dual core's higher clock speed will not be too important.
- Will my PSU be able to handle it well (420w Thermaltake)? Also is the TDP of a Q6600 much higher than a E7200 (E7200 is 65w, but can't seem to find the Q6600's, is it 105w?)
- How well will my Zalman 9500 cope with a quad? I won't be ocing too much (I have to oc a bit, lol), as a quad will have plenty muscle. If I need a new cooler, I will probably pick up a XIGMATEK HDT-S1283. That will cool it quite well.
Think that's it. Thanks.
