Which CPU would you recommend for gaming + multitasking?

ramodkk · 05-07-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kenpomaster

mobo-ASUS P5E3 wifi ap@n
CPU-Intel Q9300 @2.5GHz
RAM-4GB Patroit EP DDR3 1333 (2 DIMMS)
HDD-WD Raptor 150GB @ 10,000rpm
VGA-ZOTAC Geforce 9600GT 512MB, 256-bit
PSU-Cooler Master Real Power Pro 750W

Why don't you OC your Q9300?

kenpomaster · 05-07-2008, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ramodkk

Why don't you OC your Q9300?

i recently (just before i built my new comp) broke my cooling fan (am using the stock fan now) and am waiting on the new one to arrive before i start OC'in it, because while im sure i could take it to at least 3GHZ with the stock fan, am i going to take any chances? no.

anyway back to the debate at hand. the 9300 will run faster clock speeds natively, higher OC'ability and less heat(because of the 45nm tech), less power consumed for higher stock speed(which also translates into higher overclockability generally)....i don't really think the 6600 can shake a stick at the 9300, the benchmarks are very clear in this case ex:Q6600 ran Unreal Tournament 3 at 14 frames per second slower than the 9300, and was considerably slower with 3dmark06. the best cpu for ur money is the 9300 because of its OC ability

for those that think im just talking to talk look here:
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu...0_9.html#sect0

the 1 exception to my case is the OC'd 6600 at 3.6Ghz vs the OC'd 9300 at 3.5, the OC'd 6600 wins in a few of the tests because it's OC'd farther, but I would say you can take the 9300 higher because of the lower heat, and even at a lower clock speed it still beat out the 6600 in a couple cases because the signals have to travel a shorter distance on the 9300 (20nm difference again)

Nvidia4life · 05-11-2008, 03:15 PM

The q6600. It's gives me a 5.9 Vista score. You can compare that to the score of your other components and see if it's good enough to match your whole setup without being overkill. I have had no problems with my 6600 and it does not limit my gaming experience.

Garethman!!` · 05-11-2008, 04:47 PM

Thanks for everybody's input, I see Newegg have now priced the Q6600 at $214.99, truly outstanding price now.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017&nm_mc=OTC-RSS&cm_mmc=OTC-RSS-_-CPUs+%2f+Processors-_-intel-_-N82E16819115017

Personally I think Ill go for a Q9300 or Q9450 processor as it has to be future proof for a couple of years, also, I have heard the Q9450 can be overclocked to 3.8GHz stable? If this is true, it would be such a bargain.

ducis · 05-11-2008, 04:53 PM

i think that its undebatable
the Q9300 is proven to have better performance as well as OC ablity its just a question of whether your mobo supports it or not

computeruler · 05-11-2008, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Garethman!!`

Thanks for everybody's input, I see Newegg have now priced the Q6600 at $214.99, truly outstanding price now.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115017

Personally I think Ill go for a Q9300 or Q9450 processor as it has to be future proof for a couple of years, also, I have heard the Q9450 can be overclocked to 3.8GHz stable? If this is true, it would be such a bargain.

yes it is possible even on air and make shure you get a good overclocking motherboard

Garethman!!` · 05-11-2008, 07:43 PM

Indeed, I definitely want a x38 or x48 motherboard at minimum.

ramodkk · 05-11-2008, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kenpomaster

i recently (just before i built my new comp) broke my cooling fan (am using the stock fan now) and am waiting on the new one to arrive before i start OC'in it, because while im sure i could take it to at least 3GHZ with the stock fan, am i going to take any chances? no.

You should take it to 3.0GHz with stock fan and record temps so you can compare the temps to those with your new cooler.

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Originally Posted by Garethman!!`

Indeed, I definitely want a x38 or x48 motherboard at minimum.

Why do you want an X38/48?

Garethman!!` · 05-11-2008, 09:50 PM

I heard the X38 or X48 was the best chipset for LGA775?

View Poll Results: Which CPU would you recommend?
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600	14	43.75%
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700	4	12.50%
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300	14	43.75%
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05-11-2008, 03:15 PM	#33 (permalink)
Nvidia4life Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 70	The q6600. It's gives me a 5.9 Vista score. You can compare that to the score of your other components and see if it's good enough to match your whole setup without being overkill. I have had no problems with my 6600 and it does not limit my gaming experience. __________________ q6600 overclocked to 3.00ghz coolermaster vortex 752 cpu cooler xfx nforce 680i lt sli evga nvidia 8800gts 320mb kingston pc-6400 800mhz 4gb (2x2gb) windows vista home premium 64bit antec p182 case antec trupower trio 650w

05-11-2008, 04:47 PM	#34 (permalink)
Garethman!!` Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK and USA Age: 18 Posts: 1,337	Thanks for everybody's input, I see Newegg have now priced the Q6600 at $214.99, truly outstanding price now. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017&nm_mc=OTC-RSS&cm_mmc=OTC-RSS-_-CPUs+%2f+Processors-_-intel-_-N82E16819115017 Personally I think Ill go for a Q9300 or Q9450 processor as it has to be future proof for a couple of years, also, I have heard the Q9450 can be overclocked to 3.8GHz stable? If this is true, it would be such a bargain. __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 / AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 1.70GHz RAM : 8GB DDR2 PC6400 / 2GB DDR2 PC5300 HDD : 750GB SATA Seagate Barracuda/ Hitachi 120GB 5400RPM SATA GPU : Radeon HD2900XT 512MB / Radeon Xpress 1150 128MB OS : Windows Vista Ultimate x64 / Windows Vista Basic PSU : Hiper 730W ATX / 80W Dell Laptop Power Brick Last edited by Garethman!!`; 05-11-2008 at 04:51 PM.

05-11-2008, 04:53 PM	#35 (permalink)
ducis Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,564	i think that its undebatable the Q9300 is proven to have better performance as well as OC ablity its just a question of whether your mobo supports it or not __________________ formerly firsttimebuilder pm me for any questions on sub ambient cooling FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358 My Guide to Benchmark Cooling Free Website Hosting!

05-11-2008, 07:43 PM	#37 (permalink)
Garethman!!` Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK and USA Age: 18 Posts: 1,337	Indeed, I definitely want a x38 or x48 motherboard at minimum. __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 / AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 1.70GHz RAM : 8GB DDR2 PC6400 / 2GB DDR2 PC5300 HDD : 750GB SATA Seagate Barracuda/ Hitachi 120GB 5400RPM SATA GPU : Radeon HD2900XT 512MB / Radeon Xpress 1150 128MB OS : Windows Vista Ultimate x64 / Windows Vista Basic PSU : Hiper 730W ATX / 80W Dell Laptop Power Brick

05-11-2008, 09:50 PM	#39 (permalink)
Garethman!!` Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK and USA Age: 18 Posts: 1,337	I heard the X38 or X48 was the best chipset for LGA775? __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 / AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 1.70GHz RAM : 8GB DDR2 PC6400 / 2GB DDR2 PC5300 HDD : 750GB SATA Seagate Barracuda/ Hitachi 120GB 5400RPM SATA GPU : Radeon HD2900XT 512MB / Radeon Xpress 1150 128MB OS : Windows Vista Ultimate x64 / Windows Vista Basic PSU : Hiper 730W ATX / 80W Dell Laptop Power Brick

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