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CPU advice needed

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System Name ProtoType D
Processor Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
Motherboard Asus P5Q-E
Cooling Home made custom air cooling
Memory 4GB 800Mhz
Storage 500GB
Display(s) 2 X 17" Samsung LCD
Case Raidmax Aztec
Power Supply 500W Stainless Steel
Software Windows 7 64bit
im looking to upgrade my pc and im not sure which CPU to get. please advise, i got a P5Q-Pro motherboard with 2GB 800mhz ram. amongst these processors which will be best bang for my buck?

Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q9400 (6M Cache, 2.66 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E8500 (6M Cache, 3.16 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)
Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q9505 (6M Cache, 2.83 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)

I also attached a pdf of the comparism info from intel site.

Thanx in advance
 

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A Q9650 would be the best upgrade you could get for that board.
Might as well go with the best.
 
i forgot to mention that ya'll must stick to the provided list due to prices down this side, stuff is not easy
 
Go with the 9505 then if thats the best you can afford.
 
yeah i think it is bru! and second choice would be?
 
What is your current CPU ?
 
does that really matter?
 
I agree with the Q9505, and then i would say Q9400
 
does that really matter?

Yes, because if you're running a E8400, for example, then all of those are a waste of upgrade money.
 
im runnin a single core celeron! so i do need the upgrade no matter what
 
thanx chaps! will update as i get the CPU
 
What exactly is your everyday daily use on your PC?
 
Basic computing, website development, application development! Yeah basic programmer stuff
 
Basic computing, website development, application development! Yeah basic programmer stuff



I'd get the 9400 in that case then, and overclock it if you need to.#


Although it does depend on what applications your developing of course :laugh:
 
I'm normally in dreamweaver these days, but I also use stuff like expressiona and visual studio, notepad++ and the likes
 
Hmm, looks like about a R400 price difference between the 9400 and the 9505. And oc ing will make up that difference surely?
 
For that usage I'd just get whatever's cheapest.
 
@wookie R400 is alotta cash bru

@TIGR why?

Guys what's the diff between core 2 dou and dual core?
 
Depends on the model really. Where you shopping? They have a website?
 
From your single-core Celeron, any of these will be a significant upgrade. None of the tasks you stated you'll be using it for really require anything particularly high-end, so you should be happy with any of these.
 
Was going to use frontosa, or pcint, where else can I get?
 
I'm guessing pcint is still my best bet as its a walk away from my house, but I mean there are going to be days when ima have to play some games and all, so I'm looking for something that won't let me down when I have to, I forgot to mention that ima also use music making software on this! Going to have the likes of Reason, FL Studio and Ableton running all at the sametime, so I think I do need some bang
 
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