The Gaming PC Building/Upgrade Thread

[Squilliam]

fazz said:

Squilliam said:

fazz said:
Hey fellas, I'm considering a CPU upgrade for my setup. Currently I have a Pentium Dual Core (socket T) at 3.0 Ghz.

Should I go for a Quad Core? Something like a Q9500 would be a good idea?

Thanks dudes.

What are you upgrading for? Also can you tell us the model of the motherboard if possible? You'll have to open up the case.

Oh I won't have to open it... since I know it from memory :D

It's an old Abit IP35-E... but now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure it doesn't has compatibility with Intel's newest socket 775 processors... but I'm sure it is with older models (that I'm planning to buy for cheap on eBay)

Anyway, I want it for the usual gaming, plus 3D rendering, CAD, image editing, and what not. Quad core would be better than my current? Or would it be worse?

I had a little read. Someone said yes you can use the 45nm processors someone else said no. However if you can get your hands on a 65nm quad core like the q6600 you're all go as far as I can see. It'd definately be better with a modern quadie in it.