Help to choose CPU

[AlexAndr]

Hello, I am currently looking to upgrade my CPU (maybe with motherboard). Currently I have P4 3.20GHZ and Optiplex GX280 LGA 775 socket with 3GB ram.

I was thinking between: Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 and Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300

Or any other in price of $200-$250

 

[geekapproved]

Are you sure your motherboard supports those processors? I doubt it.

 

[k1114]

I would really advise against it as i3+mobo is $180 but the rest of the hardware will be incompatible. Otherwise buy the parts used on craigslist or something.

 

[ethel]

You're bound to need a new mobo.

What are you intending to do with the PC?