I have GA-965P-DS3 (rev 3.3) motherboard
I currently have a core 2 E4300 that has proven to run too slow for some CPU intense games.
Here is the research i've done on ebay sold listings for quad core CPU's. Is there anything that really sets one apart or should I get go for the cheaper ones? I still don't quite understand if quad core means 2.4GHZ x 4, or if it's just some sales tactic. (Ya i'm that tech dumb), would I be better off with a dual core if i'm just using the computer for casual gaming?
EBAY PRICES (COMPLETED LISTINGS LAST 30 DAYS)
QUAD
8200 2.33GHZ 4MB L2 $62.00 - $70.00
8300 2.5Ghz 4MB L2$60 - $95
8400 2.66Ghz 4MB L2 $63 - $90
9300 2.5Ghz 6MB L2 $70-90
9400 2.66Ghz 6MB L2 $76-$85
9450 2.66Ghz 12MB L2 $100 - $115
9550 2.83Ghz 12MB L2 $115 - $135
9650 3.0Ghz 12MB L2 $185 - $230
Q6600 $60-$80
Q6700 $80-$95
DUAL CORE
E6850 3.0GHZ 4MB L2 DUAL 65nm $29-$40
E8300 2.83GHZ 6MB L2 DUAL 45nm - $45-$60
E8400 3.0GHZ 6MB DUAL 45nm - $40-$80
E8500 3.16GHZ 6MB DUAL 45nm - $50-60
E8600 3.33GHZ 6MB DUAL 45nm - $65-90
Here is a list of supported CPU's for my mobo
http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=2456
For those that say I need to scrap my computer well, I say my computer is serving me well and will continue to this GA-965P-DS3 (rev 3.3) motherboard has proven to be a great upgrade board. I have since upgraded to a PCI E 3.0 video card GTX 650, and now have the option to go to quad core. Which is pretty damn awesome for 2006 tech.
Thanks so much for helping a technology noob!
I currently have a core 2 E4300 that has proven to run too slow for some CPU intense games.
Here is the research i've done on ebay sold listings for quad core CPU's. Is there anything that really sets one apart or should I get go for the cheaper ones? I still don't quite understand if quad core means 2.4GHZ x 4, or if it's just some sales tactic. (Ya i'm that tech dumb), would I be better off with a dual core if i'm just using the computer for casual gaming?
EBAY PRICES (COMPLETED LISTINGS LAST 30 DAYS)
QUAD
8200 2.33GHZ 4MB L2 $62.00 - $70.00
8300 2.5Ghz 4MB L2$60 - $95
8400 2.66Ghz 4MB L2 $63 - $90
9300 2.5Ghz 6MB L2 $70-90
9400 2.66Ghz 6MB L2 $76-$85
9450 2.66Ghz 12MB L2 $100 - $115
9550 2.83Ghz 12MB L2 $115 - $135
9650 3.0Ghz 12MB L2 $185 - $230
Q6600 $60-$80
Q6700 $80-$95
DUAL CORE
E6850 3.0GHZ 4MB L2 DUAL 65nm $29-$40
E8300 2.83GHZ 6MB L2 DUAL 45nm - $45-$60
E8400 3.0GHZ 6MB DUAL 45nm - $40-$80
E8500 3.16GHZ 6MB DUAL 45nm - $50-60
E8600 3.33GHZ 6MB DUAL 45nm - $65-90
Here is a list of supported CPU's for my mobo
http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=2456
For those that say I need to scrap my computer well, I say my computer is serving me well and will continue to this GA-965P-DS3 (rev 3.3) motherboard has proven to be a great upgrade board. I have since upgraded to a PCI E 3.0 video card GTX 650, and now have the option to go to quad core. Which is pretty damn awesome for 2006 tech.
Thanks so much for helping a technology noob!
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