Q9450 VS E8400

[bonecrush]

I am building new rig in a week. I would like to know which is the best cpu either Q9450 or E8400. price is limited to $350

 

[WR2]

What is the new rig for?
What are parts are you thinking about?

 

[th_username]

q9450

 

[level101]

Since the Q9450 is within your budget, I would go with it. MicroCenter has the Q9450 for $279.99.
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0287628

 

[bonecrush]

the rig is for gaming and running some 3d modelling software

 

[shadowthor]

go with the q9450.

 

[cjl]

9450.

 

[eklipz330]

this is like 200th one ive seen of this sorta thread