Buying new mobo, now I need help with CPU

djray77

djray77

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So I'm buying a ASUS P5B-deluxe NIB for $150 today, I need to find out what core 2 duo to go with? I dont want to spend to much on the cpu as I have to get some new ram (DDR2) for it also.
I have a AMD X2 4200+ currently and I would like the new CPU to be faster then my old one. Would the E6300 be a noticable difference or should I goto a E6400??
I do gaming and photoshop and some CAD work.
 
The Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 would be about the same as your old X2 4200+. However, the Core 2 series overclocks really well. Going from a stock speed of 1.83Ghz to 2.6+Ghz is a breeze. That would put you above the performance of an FX-62 or so. If you want to go further, most have reached 3.0Ghz, some as far as 3.5Ghz.
 
yea im not a big overclocker myself, I dont know if I would feel comfortable doing that ether? I dont want to blow anything up LOL!
So lets base it on stock speeds, I would need a E6400 then?
 
Take a look here:
http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu.html

The E6400 would be a better performer then the X2 4200+

Overclocking really isn't that hard, especially with the Core 2 series. As long as you don't raise the voltage, you can't do anything that will harm your processor, unless you don't follow common sense.
 
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netiher the E6300 nor the E6400 would give you a really big improvement over the 4200+ tbh.. at least gor me, it would not get close enough to justify the expenses. :)
 
well... the money you spend on a new pc,.. you could just get a way better cooler for the 4200+ and go overclock that one.. ^^ the 4200+ will overclock pretty well too :o
 
Just because something is a good deal doesn't mean that you have to get it :)

Overall, if you could stretch an E6600, great. Otherwise, the E6300 and the E6400 are great cpus
 
lol yes, I wounder if I could pick-up a used 6600 and some desent ddr2?
You know anyone selling ether of the two?
 
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