Looking to upgrade my CPU

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  1. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Professional SP1 32bit
       #1

    Looking to upgrade my CPU


    ok so im looking to upgrade my cpu but im not sure what would be the best value for money is this is out there that will suit my motherboard

    Motherboard : alienware Area-51 R6 (Socket 775)
    CPU : Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 @ 2.33GHz

    anyone have an idea for me which way to go i want something over 3.0GHz but dont want to spend over $500
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  2. Posts : 2,072
    Windows 7 x64 Professional SP1
       #2

    Your only logical choice for a pin compatible CPU (LGA 775-Penryn) that would be an upgrade for your system with a base clock speed of 3.0 GHz would be the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 unless you're willing to consider overclocking the lesser models...

    I don't think they even sell those outside of ebay, the rest of the usual e-tailers show it being out of stock.
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  3. Posts : 2,164
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
       #3

    If you have $500 to spend, get an i5 3450, mobo and ram.
    $400 and you'll have a much faster system than a Q9650.
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  4. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Professional SP1 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    solarmystic said:
    Your only logical choice for a pin compatible CPU (LGA 775-Penryn) that would be an upgrade for your system with a base clock speed of 3.0 GHz would be the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 unless you're willing to consider overclocking the lesser models...

    I don't think they even sell those outside of ebay, the rest of the usual e-tailers show it being out of stock.
    i have been looking and only found a few... dont spose i could go outside the intell range with that motherboard
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  5. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Professional SP1 32bit
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    Zepher said:
    If you have $500 to spend, get an i5 3450, mobo and ram.
    $400 and you'll have a much faster system than a Q9650.
    will it fit on that motherboard.. i was looking at i5 but didnt think they would fit
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  6. Posts : 2,072
    Windows 7 x64 Professional SP1
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    ULLYSES said:
    Zepher said:
    If you have $500 to spend, get an i5 3450, mobo and ram.
    $400 and you'll have a much faster system than a Q9650.
    will it fit on that motherboard.. i was looking at i5 but didnt think they would fit
    That's why he mentioned the new mobo (motheboard) as well... you'll need to get the i5 paired with a new motherboard and ram.
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  7. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Professional SP1 32bit
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    ooops missed that sorry mmm kk
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  8. Posts : 5,795
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
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    Don't get hung up on just the speed of the processor. That's like comparing horsepower in cars. It isn't much more than marketing drivel.

    You aren't going to see much of a difference in any upgrade you'd make in your current setup. So, I'd either go the suggested route of a system upgrade with new memory, motherboard, and processor, or leave it as is.
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  9. Posts : 4,517
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
       #9

    The Q9650 or 9550 is the best upgrade option for that platform.

    But, as mentioned, for the cost you could just get a i5 and motherboard that would outperform it.


    If you know someone whos upgrading and has a Q9650 or 9550 and can get it cheap, go that route.
    If not, save a bit more cash and just upgrade the CPU/MOBO/RAM.

    I mean, your looking at $300 plus for a 9650 new, if you can find one.
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  10. Posts : 4,517
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
       #10

    ..replied to wrong post..
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