Worth upgrading P4 3.2 to Core 2 Duo E4500?

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Is it worth upgrading a P4 3.2 to a Core 2 Duo E4500? With new games coming out that are optimized for Core 2 cpu's, will I see a significant gain in performance? My motherboard only has a 800 FSB so it looks like my only options for a C2D are either the E4400 or E4500.
 

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Some older 775 Motherboards will physically fit a C2D , but the Motherboards chipset may not be compatible with Core 2 Duo. It's worth checking that your Motherboard supports Core2Duo before you proceed.
A Core2Duo would be faster than your current CPU and it's dual core too :)
 
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I checked my motherboard spec sheet and it does support C2D, so I should be all set on that front. As for overclocking, I haven't OCed a cpu yet. I've read that the E4x00 series is easy to do so I will probably give it a try.
 

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I just recently gave my little brother a new intel, e4.... i dono off hand. But It was a low, low one. And he had the p4 3.2 oced to 3.6 and there was a huge difference.

Dont think about it, get it!
 

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It is certainly worth upgrading. You would probably get 3x the performance of your current CPU. Just update the BIOS before upgrading the CPU and then the motherboard should recognize it.
 
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Is there a good guide around for updating your BIOS and installing the cpu?
 

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The C2D is a quantum leap higher.
I'll personally rather have a e6600 or wait for the Yorkfield.
Yes, make sure your motherboard can use these CPUs. Able to fit does not mean it's able to run.