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xbadwolfx   11-07-2009 at 07:42:25 AM

I'm currently using an E6750 @ 2.66ghz. I use my computer mostly for photoshop but I do game occasionally (just pre-ordered L4D2). I noticed that my CPU is starting to fall behind with the i5's and i7's coming out. I looked into an upgrade after realizing I will have no shot at playing Battlefield Bad Company 2 at a decent framerate with my current specs. I found that my local MicroCenter has the Q9550 on sale for only $160. Is now a good time to get a Q9550? I don't have enough money to upgrade my entire computer to a new platform. Will I see a significant boost when upgrading to the q9550 from the e6750? Here are my specs.

Core 2 Duo E6750
Gigabyte ga-p35 ds3l
4gb gskill ddr2
evga 9800gtx+
corsair 750watt

Thanks.


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jimmysmitty wrote :

A Q9550 would be a large boost for L4D2 and photoshop too.

I say yes.



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Its a really good deal if its going to be a while before you can do a full upgrade. I would say if you can do the whole computer to a i5 or i7 in the next 6 months dont do it. If its going to be a year or more before a full upgrade then go with the 9550.

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jimmysmitty   11-07-2009 at 07:43:47 AM

A Q9550 would be a large boost for L4D2 and photoshop too.

I say yes.

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Bluescreendeath   11-07-2009 at 08:00:51 AM

You will see a good boost in framerates. However, you can also overclock your current CPU. Your current CPU is good enough to play the games you have listed.

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anort3   11-07-2009 at 08:03:29 AM
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jimmysmitty wrote :

A Q9550 would be a large boost for L4D2 and photoshop too.

I say yes.



^ +1

Its a really good deal if its going to be a while before you can do a full upgrade. I would say if you can do the whole computer to a i5 or i7 in the next 6 months dont do it. If its going to be a year or more before a full upgrade then go with the 9550.

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Bronze CPUs badge jsc   11-07-2009 at 09:54:19 AM

anort3 is right. It's an excellent way of extending the life of a Core2 system if you are not going to upgrade anytime soon.

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MRFS   11-07-2009 at 08:40:47 PM

The P45 chipset is better.

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