NoBS|Public Lounge => Rigs, Overclockers, Computers, Tech Help => Topic started by: Super J on July 04, 2008, 05:34:28 PM
Title: e8400
Post by: Super J on July 04, 2008, 05:34:28 PM
well i am upgrading to an e8400 or a q6600. not really sure yet. but i was wondering if anyone knew where to get the best price on each. already been to newegg. if anyone knows any better deals let me know. also what you think about quad or dual
Title: Re: e8400
Post by: werth on July 04, 2008, 05:56:44 PM
if you go q6600, buy one used, they're last gen you can probably pick one up for 140 or so
Title: Re: e8400
Post by: A5D on July 04, 2008, 06:46:01 PM
Q6600 is a great cpu if you oc it. Get it if you edit video/images/sound, work with cad or 3d etc etc etc
Get 8400 otherwise.
Title: Re: e8400
Post by: Super J on July 04, 2008, 08:40:22 PM
noone knows of were to get it cheaper than the egg though
Title: Re: e8400
Post by: werth on July 04, 2008, 10:12:13 PM
i dont do usa
Title: Re: e8400
Post by: Super J on July 05, 2008, 01:50:46 AM
well i can get a good deal on a e7200. what do you guys think of that. reviews look good. but would an e8400 be that much better. just want something that will blow the e6400 out.
Title: Re: e8400
Post by: Super J on July 12, 2008, 09:42:38 PM
well i got the e8400. overclocked it to 4.0 and it was all stable, then i upgraded to vista 64 and it wont go to 4.0 stable anymore. also i found out the p5k board i have must have a short around the cpu cause it you push on the artic cooler at all it resets and i have to keep one of the pegs unlocked or it wont boot. i really think it is time to go to a x48 board but they are all to high still. is there anythign that anyone can tell me to help me out. should burn in time be an issue to overclocking. i am really getting frustrated. any help would be great.
Title: Re: e8400
Post by: werth on July 13, 2008, 10:22:57 AM
p45 boards are really cheap (but they havent been oc'ing well, immature bios maybe?)
Title: Re: e8400
Post by: smitty1258 on July 15, 2008, 11:44:51 PM