e8400 v Q9550

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Rydawg5143

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Wondering if it would be worth it to switch?

What i do with my computer:
Play games, Watch movies, burn movies, fold

I sold som stuff and MC has it for $169 so wondering if should sellmy 8400 and get a q9550.
 
Won't be cost beneficial, but if you have the money to burn do what you want.
 
Unless you plan on keeping the main components of your system (the motherboard, processor, and/or RAM) for at least another two or three years, it's not really worth swapping out the E8400 for the Q9550... especially if the E8400 is still more than enough for your needs.

That said, $169 is a sweet deal for the Q9550.
 
I just purchased a Q9550 from MC to replace an E8400. Was it something I needed? No, not really. For multitasking, I already have multiple computers on a KVM switch :)

I figure for the $50 difference in cost between what I can get for the E8400 and what I spent on the Q9550 - it buys me a couple more years of usage before I'll really look to replace it.

Now to see what kind of deal comes up so I can upgrade the E5200 ...
 
New hardware is coming but what software? Bioshock 2 will crush C2 Quads? Use what you need.

The Q9550 is about as outdated as a 2008 Lexus. Enjoy the depreciation factored into essentially an instant rebate and MC's largesse.
 
I agree with tiraides and kmical. $50 for 2 more cores sounds like a good deal, IMO. Though, I guess it depends on how much $50 is to you. Personally, thats almost a full tank of gas, lol.
 
i would be sticking it in my gaming rig(sig) so i already have everyhting else.
 
Does MC have that Q9550 online?
Edit: Damn. Online only. Had to go thru the ad to find it on the site. Their search sucks or is separate from in store parts
 
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