775 Upgrade help

LordPonce · Oct 22, 2013

I want a better cpu on socket 775,as my current is getting outdated. Is this possible? Mainly for gaming use. Overclocking isn't a desired option
CPU: Core 2 Quad Q6600 @Stock 2.4GHZ
MB: GA-965P-DS4
GPU:GTX 650 TI Windforce 2GB
PSU: Gigabyte SUMO 720W

rolandzhang3 · Oct 22, 2013

The best quad core for that socket is probably the Q9650

LordPonce · Oct 22, 2013

rolandzhang3 :

Any idea where I can buy one? None on ebay new, and I don't get newegg over here (Australia)

rolandzhang3 · Oct 22, 2013

It's extremely expensive, even second hand (nice to see a fellow aussie

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Ebay:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Intel-Q9650-Core-2-Quad-CPU-Processor-LGA775-12M-Cache-3-00-GHz-1333-MHz-FSB-/221302146706?pt=AU_Components&hash=item3386a2c692&_uhb=1
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Intel-Q9650-Core-2-Quad-CPU-Processor-LGA775-12M-Cache-3-00-GHz-1333-MHz-FSB-/151144467606?pt=AU_Components&hash=item2330e98c96&_uhb=1

have a quick browse
http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.Xq9650&_nkw=q9650&_sacat=0&_from=R40

LordPonce · Oct 22, 2013

Maybe closer to holiday time i'll have money. None of the local pc stores will help with overclocking, and I have no idea about anything BIOS. Where in AUS? The heat here is causing a 45 degree idle cpu temp!

rolandzhang3 · Oct 22, 2013

I live in NSW, the heat causes me a 40 degree idle temp xD, you? With a CPU that expensive you can save up and maybe consider an overhaul, getting a new CPU + mobo which should last you the next 4 years or so

LordPonce · Oct 22, 2013

rolandzhang3 :

Port Macquarie with 45 degree cpu temp. Very little money atm, so a platform upgrade isn't the best option for me

rolandzhang3 · Oct 22, 2013

Ah right, you're just gonna have to look for one which costs cheaper, or look for a second hand Q9550. The humidity is what feels the worst

LordPonce · Oct 22, 2013

rolandzhang3 :

The watch dogs requirements and BF4 Beta performance made me realise I need a better cpu. Also may have a slight bottleneck on the gpu. I had a 610 on this rig, and that caused issues, and also have 6GB Ram, 800 Mhz if that helps.

rolandzhang3 · Oct 22, 2013

Yep, they started requiring Core 2 Quads which made me sad since I had an E8500 C2D lols. That amount of RAM should be fine, though any of the C2Q's won't perform too well when pushed by CPU intensive games.

LordPonce · Oct 22, 2013

rolandzhang3 :

I'm fairly young, so just getting into hardware, first pc was a laptop, that ran things on low. Then got my current build, but with 1.9 C2D and GT210, from a friend. Then threw the quad core, and only about two month ago this sweet video card. Now High-Max current games, but near future will wreck this thing.

rolandzhang3 · Oct 22, 2013

I felt the same way lol, had a Dell Dimension 3000 which ran games at 5fps, then got a gaming build with the E8500 and GTX 260/550 Ti (replacement). All games were playing fine until Far Cry 3 and AC3 (my goodness less than 20fps). The near future won't really wreck your build to be honest, and given how newer games still look great at medium-high settings, it won't be all that bad

LordPonce · Oct 22, 2013

rolandzhang3 :

I can max Far Cry 3 with 35 fps, but AC3 is woefully optimised. The Battlefield 4 beta ruined my pc, and I'm looking forward to watch dogs, which I barely scrape minimum.

rolandzhang3 · Oct 22, 2013

BF4 beta runs pretty bad with windows 7 and nvidia drivers below 331.40. You should be able to play watchdogs comfortably, hopefully the delay means it'll have a good pc port.

LordPonce · Oct 22, 2013

rolandzhang3 :

I'm on windows 8, and had latest beta drivers. Just awful cpu optimisation. Is overclocking easy to do? And what risks are there?

rolandzhang3 · Oct 22, 2013

Oh dear :S, overclocking is a matter of setting voltages+multipliers, offsets and stuff like that (I have no experience with it though). It's best to get an aftermarket CPU cooler and read up on overclocking guides for the stable results. A bad overclock generally causes instability I guess.

LordPonce · Oct 22, 2013

rolandzhang3 :

I overclocked my 610, and hit 120 degrees, as dust got caught in the fan. The only warning was the smell of dead battery. The local pc store don't overclock, so I guess that won't work.

rolandzhang3 · Oct 22, 2013

overclocking a low end card like that sure is a bad idea lols, especially given the limited cooling etc.

jaguarskx · Oct 22, 2013

Yeah, I would look for a Q9550. I've seen quite a few used Q9550s for a reasonable (under $125 USD), but only for domestic shipping (USA) or at best Canada.

This one is the cheapest Q9550 in Australia. It's actually a complete HP Desktop PC currently for AU $73.99. Nice to have for spare parts I suppose if it does not get bidded up too high.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HP-Desktop-PC-DC7900-Core-2-Quad-Q9550-300Gb-hdd-4Gb-Ram-win-7-office-2007-/261309104881?pt=AU_comp_dekstop&hash=item3cd73c82f1&_uhb=1

Gaidax · Oct 22, 2013

I don't think upgrading is the best course of action, I'd save up a bit and get some new stuff

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