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CPU question by Reaper on 06-02-2008 at 08:47 PM
I'm buying parts for my new computer. For a cpu (all Intel), should I go for a Q6600, Q6700, Q9450 or something in the QX range?
Thanks
[Edit] I'm using the PC for gaming mainly
RE: CPU question by Th3rmal on 06-02-2008 at 08:53 PM
Q9450 IMO. The higher the clock speed the better, but offcourse it is more expensive.
RE: CPU question by prashker on 06-02-2008 at 09:13 PM
QX9770 or GTFO 
But in reality, a Q6600 is just fine....it's what I got and I can play Crysis on Max Settings fine 
(with 4GB ram and 8800GT)
RE: CPU question by Reaper on 06-02-2008 at 09:32 PM
quote:Lol at QX9770.
Originally posted by SonicSam
QX9770 or GTFO
But in reality, a Q6600 is just fine....it's what I got and I can play Crysis on Max Settings fine
Im siding with the 6700 cos its not much more expensive than the 6600 and worth the extra money. the 9450 is a bit too pricey.
RE: CPU question by Phillip on 06-02-2008 at 09:42 PM
Just get a Q6600 and clock it to like 3.2 or something. Spend the extra money on a decent aftermarket cooler and clock it to 3.6 easy
RE: CPU question by prashker on 06-02-2008 at 09:45 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Phillip
Just get a Q6600 and clock it to like 3.2 or something. Spend the extra money on a decent aftermarket cooler and clock it to 3.6 easy
. Mine is at stock 2.4 now, but once my CD finishes burning I'll put it too 3.2
RE: CPU question by Reaper on 06-02-2008 at 09:45 PM
I never usually over clock cos I don't feel the need to. And with cooling I will likely get something good anyway.
RE: CPU question by Jesus on 06-02-2008 at 09:55 PM
If you use it for gaming mainly and have a certain budget, I suggest you take a look at the E8x00 series and save some money for a better graphics card or something. There are very few games (Crysis is the only one I know of, but there may be more) which actually use the 4 cores of a Q series CPU, so until your new CPU is outdated for future games you probably won't need a quad core.
for example:
-The Q9450 @2.66GHz will run most modern games at 2.66GHz on 2 cores.
-the E8500 @3.16GHz is cheaper and will run most modern games at 3.16GHz, also on 2 cores.
-also, the E8400 @3.00GHz is quite a lot cheaper compared to the CPUs above and runs only 160MHz slower than the E8500
If you really want a quad core, go for the Q9450 (as it has SSE4.1 and it's a 45nm CPU, so it runs cooler) or a QX series CPU (if you can afford one, but it's not worth the extra money IMO).
RE: CPU question by Reaper on 06-02-2008 at 11:24 PM
quote:Well, at the moment i have a 3.0Ghz P4 478
Originally posted by Jesus
If you use it for gaming mainly and have a certain budget, I suggest you take a look at the E8x00 series and save some money for a better graphics card or something. There are very few games (Crysis is the only one I know of, but there may be more) which actually use the 4 cores of a Q series CPU, so until your new CPU is outdated for future games you probably won't need a quad core.
for example:
-The Q9450 @2.66GHz will run most modern games at 2.66GHz on 2 cores.
-the E8500 @3.16GHz is cheaper and will run most modern games at 3.16GHz, also on 2 cores.
-also, the E8400 @3.00GHz is quite a lot cheaper compared to the CPUs above and runs only 160MHz slower than the E8500
If you really want a quad core, go for the Q9450 (as it has SSE4.1 and it's a 45nm CPU, so it runs cooler) or a QX series CPU (if you can afford one, but it's not worth the extra money IMO).
.I'm kinda building it so I don't really need to until another 3 or even 4 years.
Isn't the Q6700 quieter than the Q6600> Unless I read the article wrong.
I'm looking at an 8800GTS (new one) for my GFX too.
RE: CPU question by prashker on 06-02-2008 at 11:28 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Reaper
I'm looking at an 8800GTS (new one) for my GFX too.
8800GT is cheaper, newer and better....and if you believe otherwise you're a moron
RE: RE: CPU question by andrewdodd13 on 06-02-2008 at 11:31 PM
quote:The new GTS isn't much older than the GT - both use G92.
Originally posted by SonicSam
quote:
Originally posted by Reaper
I'm looking at an 8800GTS (new one) for my GFX too.
8800GT is cheaper, newer and better....and if you believe otherwise you're a moron
Anyway, on the CPU market, the Q6600 would suffice for now, or perhaps a E8x00.
Bring on Nehalem I before I buy a new processor...
RE: CPU question by Reaper on 06-02-2008 at 11:31 PM
quote:Last time I checked was in January so you're probably right.
Originally posted by SonicSam
quote:
Originally posted by Reaper
I'm looking at an 8800GTS (new one) for my GFX too.
8800GT is cheaper, newer and better....and if you believe otherwise you're a moron
RE: CPU question by RaceProUK on 06-03-2008 at 09:05 PM
The main issue with a top-line CPU is the huge gulf between processing speed and memory speed. Even with the fastest DDR2, the clock speed difference can be as over 2GHz.
To get the best CPU performance for the system, look at the L1, L2 and L3 cache sizes. Go for the largest in all three you can.
RE: CPU question by Reaper on 06-04-2008 at 08:18 PM
I know that the L2 cache of the Q6700 is 8Mb compared to 4Mb of the Q6600. I've settled for the Q6700 cos the Q9450 is a bit too pricey and the Q6600 is not much cheaper than the Q6700.
RE: CPU question by CookieRevised on 06-05-2008 at 02:44 AM
quote:A CPU doesn't make any sound, it's a chip.
Originally posted by Reaper
Isn't the Q6700 quieter than the Q6600> Unless I read the article wrong.
It is the fan on the heatsink which might make sound. And you can get any fan on any heatsink on any CPU you'd like (as long as the form factors are the same ofcourse), especially if you're building the PC yourself.
RE: CPU question by Reaper on 06-05-2008 at 09:37 AM
quote:Lol I knew that...
Originally posted by CookieRevised
quote:A CPU doesn't make any sound, it's a chip.
Originally posted by Reaper
Isn't the Q6700 quieter than the Q6600> Unless I read the article wrong.
It is the fan on the heatsink which might make sound. And you can get any fan on any heatsink on any CPU you'd like (as long as the form factors are the same ofcourse), especially if you're building the PC yourself.
. Got my info all wrong.Thanks for everyones help
RE: CPU question by Phillip on 06-05-2008 at 09:56 AM
Also if you can find some I highly recommend Noctua cooling products. I've got 4 120mm Noctua fans in my computer as well as a Noctua CPU Cooler and the only thing I can hear is my Graphics card.
http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=produkte&lng=en
They are worth every cent if you like quiet with very good performance.