CPU Advice Please
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mbreslin1954
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It's old. It came out almost six years ago (3rd quarter of 2008). It most likely uses DDR2 RAM (memory). It should be OK for gaming, possibly not for the latest games, I'm not sure. Most of your gaming is going to be dependent on what graphics or video card you use.
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The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 is not the best processor out there, but for your socket (Intel 775), it's one of the best. Don't get me wrong, it's still a strong processor, and performs similar to an Intel Core i3-2100 (the Q9400 is better than my current Sandy Bridge Pentium.)
So for general use and even for gaming, the Q9400 is a great processor and should last you some time. However don't rely solely on your CPU for a performance upgrade. For gaming you'd want a graphics card too, depending on what games your children play. If it's simply 2D web-based/browser/Flash games, then you won't need a graphics card; but if it's something graphically intensive such as 3D games, then you'll need a graphics card. Feel free to list what games your children will be playing, and I'll advise if a GPU is necessary.
Also as mentioned, CPU isn't the only way to improve performance, as you most likely know. You could look at your RAM, and even replace your hard drive with a Solid State Drive (SSD). I recently installed a SSD into my father's laptop, and boot up times have been reduced by over 20 seconds, and software such as Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Word open in seconds. If you want software to open "fast," don't rely on your CPU alone, you should invest in a SSD. Having a decent processor also will play a part however, and the Q9400 is more than decent.
I hope I have assisted, and if you still have more questions, please let us know.
All the best.
So for general use and even for gaming, the Q9400 is a great processor and should last you some time. However don't rely solely on your CPU for a performance upgrade. For gaming you'd want a graphics card too, depending on what games your children play. If it's simply 2D web-based/browser/Flash games, then you won't need a graphics card; but if it's something graphically intensive such as 3D games, then you'll need a graphics card. Feel free to list what games your children will be playing, and I'll advise if a GPU is necessary.
Also as mentioned, CPU isn't the only way to improve performance, as you most likely know. You could look at your RAM, and even replace your hard drive with a Solid State Drive (SSD). I recently installed a SSD into my father's laptop, and boot up times have been reduced by over 20 seconds, and software such as Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Word open in seconds. If you want software to open "fast," don't rely on your CPU alone, you should invest in a SSD. Having a decent processor also will play a part however, and the Q9400 is more than decent.
I hope I have assisted, and if you still have more questions, please let us know.
All the best.
System Information
Time of this report: 6/1/2014, 00:40:30
Machine name: THANOZ-PC
Operating System: Windows 7 Professional 32-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_gdr.130318-1532)
Language: Greek (Regional Setting: Greek)
System Manufacturer: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
System Model: G41MT-D3V
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.9GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 3326MB RAM
Page File: 1737MB used, 4913MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7600.16385 32bit Unicode
Display Devices
Card name: AMD Radeon HD 6570
Manufacturer: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Chip type: AMD Radeon Graphics Processor (0x6759)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_6759&SUBSYS_E193174B&REV_00
Display Memory: 3447 MB
Dedicated Memory: 2040 MB
Shared Memory: 1407 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Οθόνη PnP γενικής χρήσης
Monitor Model: SyncMaster
Monitor Id: SAM011E
Native Mode: 1280 x 1024(p) (60.020Hz)
Output Type: HD15
Hard Drive: Hitachi GST Deskstar T7K500 HDT725025VLA380 (0A33423) 500GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive Bare Drive
This is my current pc system...The only low i see at this system is the CPU...For example i updated my card graphic card and they can play properly the League of Legends(the play this mostly)but they dont have a good FPS at GTA IV...The game "lags"...I mean the monitor is slow like playing with 5-10 max FPS but at League of Legends they play they have stable 35-40 fps and they dont lag at all...That's what i want mostly to fix for them...To have a stable pc system so they can play most of the FPS games...
Time of this report: 6/1/2014, 00:40:30
Machine name: THANOZ-PC
Operating System: Windows 7 Professional 32-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_gdr.130318-1532)
Language: Greek (Regional Setting: Greek)
System Manufacturer: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
System Model: G41MT-D3V
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.9GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 3326MB RAM
Page File: 1737MB used, 4913MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7600.16385 32bit Unicode
Display Devices
Card name: AMD Radeon HD 6570
Manufacturer: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Chip type: AMD Radeon Graphics Processor (0x6759)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_6759&SUBSYS_E193174B&REV_00
Display Memory: 3447 MB
Dedicated Memory: 2040 MB
Shared Memory: 1407 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Οθόνη PnP γενικής χρήσης
Monitor Model: SyncMaster
Monitor Id: SAM011E
Native Mode: 1280 x 1024(p) (60.020Hz)
Output Type: HD15
Hard Drive: Hitachi GST Deskstar T7K500 HDT725025VLA380 (0A33423) 500GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive Bare Drive
This is my current pc system...The only low i see at this system is the CPU...For example i updated my card graphic card and they can play properly the League of Legends(the play this mostly)but they dont have a good FPS at GTA IV...The game "lags"...I mean the monitor is slow like playing with 5-10 max FPS but at League of Legends they play they have stable 35-40 fps and they dont lag at all...That's what i want mostly to fix for them...To have a stable pc system so they can play most of the FPS games...
Obnoxious
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Thank you for posting your current system specifications, and the games your children desire to play. Looking at the specifications, your current CPU is bottlenecking your system. Upgrading your CPU to a Q9400 should allow your children to play GTA IV at the mid-high graphical setting with at least 30 FPS.
You will definitely benefit with the Q9400. Your current E6300 is weak. League of Legends as you mentioned should play all on high-settings at the moment no problem, as it only requires a Pentium 4; but for GTA IV, you should purchase the Q9400.
Also one thing to note, perhaps you could install a 64-bit OS to utilise your 4GB RAM? Then again however, 64-bit requires more RAM, so it's completely your choice.
To conclude, you should definitely install the Q9400 and remove your system's bottleneck.
All the best.
You will definitely benefit with the Q9400. Your current E6300 is weak. League of Legends as you mentioned should play all on high-settings at the moment no problem, as it only requires a Pentium 4; but for GTA IV, you should purchase the Q9400.
Also one thing to note, perhaps you could install a 64-bit OS to utilise your 4GB RAM? Then again however, 64-bit requires more RAM, so it's completely your choice.
To conclude, you should definitely install the Q9400 and remove your system's bottleneck.
All the best.
I realy wana say a big thnks guys...A guy like me wana make his kids happy at all ways...By playing good enough the latests games they are coming up is 1 of them...I really wana thnks u even the 1st answer made me regret the fact i bought that CPU...Thnks again Obnoxious...Really appreciate the help u gave me...Good night(from Greece ofc ) and happy holidays for the Summer...Thnks again and all the best
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