Q9450 or the outdated Q6600?

[rkowalk]

I am trying to build a 1000 system and am currently trying to decide which of the two quad cores to get?
Q6600 vs Q9450
Is the Q9450 worth the 100 premium??
And also will i be able to use a p5k board with a q9450?

 

[shadowthor]

The Q9450 in my opinion is worth it with the added cache, plus i overclocked it to 3.6ghz. Lower temps. The Q6600 is still the best bang for the buck. I think you might need a bios update for the P5K. Why don't you get the P5Q, its almost at the same price point.

 

[rkowalk]

What kind of memory do you have on that system?? I was thinking if i get a 9450 then i would O.C to 3.2, But what kind of memory will I need? I am currently going for some gigabyte ddr2 800.

 

[imrul]

ddr2 800 is perfect for a 3.2 on q9450

 

[speedbird]

Q9450 with no doubt is a better CPU, but not exactly leaps ahead of a Q6600. The extra money is just not worth it from a performance/price point of view, but if you can afford it then yes it's better.

 

[DXRick]

Why don't you compare the Q6700 to the Q9450? They are the same clock speed.

 

[joefriday]

outdated q6600 ftw.

 

[shadowthor]

If you plan to go over 3.2ghz overclocking, you need higher than ddr2-800, to maintain the 1 to 1 ratio.

 

[airwolf]

What about the Q9300 thats not really that much more is it?

 

[endyen]

I'm with Joe
outdated q6600 ftw

I have to add, if you play any games, the extra money going to a better gfx card makes it a no brainer.

 

[wardancerx4]

thats a silly question. look online at benchmarks and decide if its worth a few more dollars for the 9450 .

google is an amazing tool

from what i have read of would go wit the 9450