Q9400 or E8500 or Q8400 ???

Q8400 and Q9400 are essentially the same aside from the cache. Unless you can get a really good deal on the Q8400, I'd just stick with the Q9400.

So now between the E8500 and Q9400. Personally, I'd go with the quad core because I do a tremendous amount of multi-tasking. The E8500 would probably out perform the Q9400 in raw performance but the Q9400 would probably multi-task much better. The quad would probably be more future proof as more programs take advantage of multiple threads.
 
The E8500 is overpriced. I would pick the Core 2 Quad Q9400 Processor out of those choices.

If I were you I would look at the Core i5 750 Processor if you are not stuck on a Socket LGA 775 motherboard.
 
Thanks for the responses.
So, now which is the best low priced mobo which can support Intel® Core™ i5-750 Processor (2.66GHz, 8MB) along with DDR3 RAM support.
Please suggest.
 
Gigabyte makes great quality motherboards. Take a look at this model that will work with the Core i5 750 Processor:

GIGABYTE GA-P55A-UD3
 
Thanks everyone for your help.
So, how much 'GIGABYTE GA-P55A-UD3' cost?
What's the price difference in UD3 and 4?

Once again thanks to all.
:)
 
Here are the prices in United States Currency:

GIGABYTE GA-P55A-UD4P Motherboard - $185

GIGABYTE GA-P55A-UD3 Motherboard - $135
 
C2D is already old, Q8400 is a little on the edgey side of cache & stuff. Personally, the Q9400 is the best deal. It offers 8MB Cache, 1066 FSB & is a great like processor. The price of it is phenomenal & will eat c2d for breakfast. In terms of gaming, the c2q is a good solid choice & is future proof for now.
 
No socket 775 cpu is futureproof at all. Memory bandwidth is severly lacking on C2D/C2Q architecture.

The Q9400 has 6mb of cache, and 1333 FSB.
 
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