CPU Upgrade

[robdouglas]

My Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 seems very slow using HD Video editing software,
what currently available processor can i use with my current motherboard which is NF 650 I SLIT A
or is this too old to upgrade now

 

[xaira]

http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Q6600-Quad-Core-Processor-Cache/dp/B000LRMR26/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1270695287&sr=8-1

either buy a used 1 or get a new rig

board support list

http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Support/CPU_Support_Model.aspx?detailid=733&CategoryID=1&MenuID=69&LanID=0

 

[robdouglas]

Thanks Xaira
A new rig is not an option at the moment, so it looks like a used item,
which do you think would be the best choice, the Q6600-6700, or a Pentium 4 540 etc
for my Cyberlink HD Video

 

[shubham1401]

Try Overclocking your E6750. That might speed up the process.

If you still feel its slow then get a Q6600(As Xaira said, you can get a used one too).

Pentium 4 will be even slower than your current E6750.

 

[robdouglas]

Thanks
there are some Q6600s available on that well known Auction Site
I am not sure about Overclocking, Best leave that to the experts
Regards
Rob

 

[shubham1401]

Well you can try overclocking.That's not as difficult as you think.

If interested then check out the overclocking guide(Stickied on the top) in OC section.

 

[rodney_ws]

A Pentium 4 540 is a single core CPU and would be a major downgrade from what you have now.

 

[flyinfinni]

If you can, try the Q6600 if you can get one- would be a solid upgrade if you can get a reasonable price.

 

[robdouglas]

Quite a few on Ebay around £75-£120 Does that sound about right ?

 

[robdouglas]

A Pentium 4 540 is a single core CPU and would be a major downgrade from what you have now.

Thanks very much for that, i should have realised that Pentiums are an older CPU,
there seem to be a few Q6600s about so i will go for one of those,anything i need to look out for ?
Regards
Rob

 

[flyinfinni]

That should do ya- As long as you know how to use Ebay and not get ripped off, you should be fine

 

[shubham1401]

Yes. Go for the Q6600.

All the best!

 

[robdouglas]

Yes. Go for the Q6600.

All the best!

Ok so i now have a working Q6600 (so im told) is it just a case of swapping it for my core 2 duo or do i need to alter the bios, or back up all my files etc

Rob

 

[flyinfinni]

Rob- You may need to do a BIOS update, but thats pretty simple- just go to the mobo manufacturers website and download the latest BIOS for your board, flash it, and then drop in that Q6600.