Is this dual core better than the dual i have now? Will it work?

soldier5637 · Nov 17, 2013

Hello,

I currently have Intel core i3 E8400 dual core 3.00 GHz CPU, But im looking for a cheap upgrade. I've found this dual core with a higher GHz:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/CPU-Processor-Intel-Pentium-D-945-3-40GHz-4M-Cache-FSB-800-LGA775-/261317763195?pt=CPUs&hash=item3cd7c0a07b&_uhb=1

Will it be better than the one i have now? I game. Also, I believe my computer has the 775 socket so this will work. Am i wrong?

Thanks!

runswindows95 · Nov 17, 2013

The E8400 is better than any Pentium D. Better off sticking to your current CPU till you can upgrade to a new system.

soldier5637 · Nov 17, 2013

runswindows95 :

Ok, thank you very much. Is there a CPU you would consider an ok upgrade that i can find used on ebay for less than $50? Sorry, but im broke.

runswindows95 · Nov 17, 2013

At this point, save up towards a new system.

bgunner · Nov 17, 2013

well the E8400 i believe was a Core 2 Duo not a Core I3 CPU. this puts it in the LGA 775 socket. you will need a quad core CPU for an upgrade and any thing less than the Q6600 would be useless. At the going rate of the Quad core Core 2's it will be better to upgrade the Motherboard and CPU and not just the CPU.

If you insist on upgrading that system then you will need to know that the FSB is 1333 and that the socket is a LGA 775. Make sure the PSU can handle the extra draw from the CPU before the upgrade.

soldier5637 · Nov 17, 2013

Ok, so the Q6600 would be an upgrade? And my PSU can handle it. I just put in a 430.

runswindows95 · Nov 17, 2013

It's a 2.4Ghz quad-core, but can easily be overclocked. So, yes, it would be an upgrade.

soldier5637 · Nov 17, 2013

How would i over clock it?

bgunner · Nov 17, 2013

It would be done in the Bios as long as the Bios are not locked. Locked bios are usually only on motherboard models that come as a prebuilt system from a factory. If the system was a home built system when it was new then they are most likely unlocked. you would over clock it by adjusting the FSB up and the voltage up as needed. But only as needed.

there are a ton of Core 2 OC tutorials on youtube and write ups about it all over the net.

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