Maybe an upgrade for christmas?

[JrRacinFan]

Add another $70 to that for 8GB of RAM to match the 775 setup.

Yes, that would be a good setup, no it wouldn't perform the same as the Q9650, but it would probably be close enough.

Try $40 but granted it is a touch slower ram but at a lower voltage
GeIL Value PLUS 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM D...

EDIT:

Also another point I need to add THAT I DO AGREE WITH YOU is, if gaming a higher clocked dual core is good enough. So even if moving over to quad I know I wouldn't be happy coming from an e8400. I myself personally would want to go Xeon X3440 or i7 8x0 (4 core 8 thread), skipping over s775 and am3 quads. Which also brings up another moot point, How soon is Intel releasing it's Sandy bridge lineup with P67 boards? In reality my point is this, don't go out and just buy something. Put some thought and research into things.

 

[newtekie1]

Try $40 but granted it is a touch slower ram but at a lower voltage
GeIL Value PLUS 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM D...

EDIT:

Also another point I need to add THAT I DO AGREE WITH YOU is, if gaming a higher clocked dual core is good enough. So even if moving over to quad I know I wouldn't be happy coming from an e8400. I myself personally would want to go Xeon X3440 or i7 8x0 (4 core 8 thread), skipping over s775 and am3 quads. Which also brings up another moot point, How soon is Intel releasing it's Sandy bridge lineup with P67 boards? In reality my point is this, don't go out and just buy something. Put some thought and research into things.

For his gaming, Supreme Commander, a quad definitely will show an improvement over the Dual.

 

[JrRacinFan]

For his gaming, Supreme Commander, a quad definitely will show an improvement over the Dual.

Very VERY true.

 

[Bigjohn]

Thanks for all the good info guys.

 

[Josh154]

Idk it wouldn't be that bad to just drop a new chip in that 780i. Im dropping a q9450 in my 750i for christmas over the q6600. Their great chips still and i found one for $180 new.

 

[Bigjohn]

Ok. SO dropping in a QUAD replacement is what I think I'll be doing.

Recommendations on "best bang for the buck" - 200 max? (175 would be better....) on a C2Quad?

 

[Josh154]

Ok. SO dropping in a QUAD replacement is what I think I'll be doing.

Recommendations on "best bang for the buck" - 200 max? (175 would be better....) on a C2Quad?

q9550's can be found for 180USD and im not sure about what a q9650 goes for. Do you need to buy new? If so the only place i can think of new for a c2q for under 200 would be a 9450.

 

[Dent1]

Ok. SO dropping in a QUAD replacement is what I think I'll be doing.

Recommendations on "best bang for the buck" - 200 max? (175 would be better....) on a C2Quad?

No such thing as "bang for your buck" with the C2D Quads, they are overpriced. Maybe you can find a Q9xxx on Ebay but if you are expecting a bargain buying new forget it.

For $200 you could pick up a Phenom II X4 and AM3 motherboard and you'll have the prospect of getting a X6 next year. Or you could spend $160 and buy a Athlon II X4 and AM3 motherboard again allowing for expansion for a X6 next year. Your current DDR2 memory can be used, both options will give you the performance of the C2D at the same price whilst giving you room to upgrade.

Edit: Selling your E8400 and socket 775 mobo will make the upgrade nearly free.

 

[Bigjohn]

No such thing as "bang for your buck" with the C2D Quads, they are overpriced. Maybe you can find a Q9xxx on Ebay but if you are expecting a bargain buying new forget it.

For $200 you could pick up a Phenom II X4 and AM3 motherboard and you'll have the prospect of getting a X6 next year. Or you could spend $160 and buy a Athlon II X4 and AM3 motherboard again allowing for expansion for a X6 next year. Your current DDR2 memory can be used, both options will give you the performance of the C2D at the same price whilst giving you room to upgrade.

Edit: Selling your E8400 and socket 775 mobo will make the upgrade nearly free.

I hear you - but 2 objectives exist:
Can't mess up my water loops (so a new mobo is out of the question unless there is an AM3 out there with virtually the same layout that will accept the same water block/mounting that I have on the 780i mobo.

and
Needs to be doable in a DAY.
(I use the PC for business too...)

 

[newtekie1]

For $200 you are going to want to look for a Q9550 or Q9505 used. But I say go big or go home, and just spend the extra $100 for a Q9650.

 

[JrRacinFan]

No such thing as "bang for your buck" with the C2D Quads, they are overpriced. Maybe you can find a Q9xxx on Ebay but if you are expecting a bargain buying new forget it.

For $200 you could pick up a Phenom II X4 and AM3 motherboard and you'll have the prospect of getting a X6 next year. Or you could spend $160 and buy a Athlon II X4 and AM3 motherboard again allowing for expansion for a X6 next year. Your current DDR2 memory can be used, both options will give you the performance of the C2D at the same price whilst giving you room to upgrade.

Edit: Selling your E8400 and socket 775 mobo will make the upgrade nearly free.

Already been there Dent1. Read throughout the thread.

 

[Josh154]

Yeah it's up to you man. A q9550 would be a sweet upgrade. Man im rocking a q6600 and it does everything i need it to and doesn't bottleneck me any. Im thinking about getting a 9550 though just to be more futureproof.

 

[brandonwh64]

Here is some Q9550s for sale

200$

160$

No Price shown

203$

Q6600 110$

210$

Ask if he will part

 

[Bigjohn]

Here is some Q9550s for sale

200$

160$

No Price shown

203$

Q6600 110$

210$

Ask if he will part

Thanks... will check those out...
I can pick up a Q9300 for $100 New In Box... - good deal? or not so much?

 

[brandonwh64]

Q9550 = 12mb cache
Q9300 = 6mb cache

I would go for the 12mb for longevity

 

[JrRacinFan]

Q6600 for $110? I'd go that route. Only reason, you got the watercooling to help keep the 65nm counterpart a little cooler.

 

[Josh154]

Yeah that chip for $110 is a b3 though. You can easilly find g0's for about $100 bucks. I paid $100 for my g0.

 

[Bigjohn]

Yeah that chip for $110 is a b3 though. You can easilly find g0's for about $100 bucks. I paid $100 for my g0.

Umm? english?

 

[JrRacinFan]

Umm? english?

B3 requires a touch more voltage over G0 and doesn't clock quite as good. Requires more tweaking to get stable.

 

[newtekie1]

Here is some Q9550s for sale

200$

160$

No Price shown

203$

Q6600 110$

210$

Ask if he will part

That Xeon X3360 is a damn good deal for $160, I might pick that one up myself.

 

[JrRacinFan]

That Xeon X3360 is a damn good deal for $160, I might pick that one up myself.

Was sold on 12/10. =/

 

[brandonwh64]

Yea some are sold but there is still some available around 200-210

 

[Bigjohn]

Y'all got me thinking... If I can find a board for an AMD PhenomII x4 (970) that has a similar enough layout.... I might just go all the way...

Or get the 9450....

Oh, if I didn't have 2 kids in college....

 

[Josh154]

Y'all got me thinking... If I can find a board for an AMD PhenomII x4 (970) that has a similar enough layout.... I might just go all the way...

Or get the 9450....

Oh, if I didn't have 2 kids in college....

Shoot i ain't even in college yet im still in high school

 

[AlienIsGOD]

Q9450 FTW!!! Good chip rite there !! I run mine at 3ghz with my crappy CM GeminII, but ive had it up as high as 3.5-3.6ghz