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Well, first off, my current specs are in my sig, and secondly, I only want to spend a MAX of $300 on this upgrade. Now, i'm not sure what to really upgrade to (don't say anything about me using vista please). I would upgrade to a e8400, but I can't find them anywhere. I was thinking about upgrading to a q6600 or upgrading to a new 8800gts (or whatever that comes out within a month). So, what do you guys think? Thanks.
 
What's your monitor/resolution? How much do you game?

Truthfully, your system looks fine... you'll probably see the most improvement by getting a newer/better video card. You could purchase a 512MB (G92) 8800GTS for around $300, but if you have a 24 inch or larger monitor (with a resolution of at least 1920x1200), you may be better off getting a second 640MB 8800GTS second-hand.
 
I got a 20" 1680 x 1050 monitor and game quite alot. I don't really want to go SLI yet. I might just wait until the new single card high end GPU comes out sometime this month.
 
Yah, if you want better gaming performance, pickup a new GPU. However, if your current GPU satisfies you, then you could always pickup a quadcore, especially if you live near a Microcenter and can get it for $200 (Q6600) -- assuming, of course, that you'll have money to upgrade the vidcard later.
 
enginurd said:
Yah, if you want better gaming performance, pickup a new GPU. However, if your current GPU satisfies you, then you could always pickup a quadcore, especially if you live near a Microcenter and can get it for $200 (Q6600) -- assuming, of course, that you'll have money to upgrade the vidcard later.
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I've got a Microcenter about 45 minutes away from me. How long is that sale supposed to last?
 
XboxodX said:
I've got a Microcenter about 45 minutes away from me. How long is that sale supposed to last?
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A couple days ago? lol... it was extended until.... tonight? not sure. Call before you go, find out if its still in stock and still on special for $199.99. Yah, I drove around 45min to get to the one near me, and had 3 homies call me up to get them one, too, lol.

EDIT: according to the email: Offers good 03/04/08 - 03/16/08, while supplies last.
 
enginurd said:
A couple days ago? lol... it was extended until.... tonight? not sure. Call before you go, find out if its still in stock and still on special for $199.99. Yah, I drove around 45min to get to the one near me, and had 3 homies call me up to get them one, too, lol.
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Willing to go back and pick me one? :D
 
Well, i'm thinking of driving down and getting one, but I was wondering if a e8400 would be better for me? I game alot and this upgrade is gonna last me until Nehalem is released. I mean, most games don't use all 4 cores and the e8400 has proven to be a beast at overclocking, so what one would be better for me?
 
If you can find an E8400 for $190, AND you plan on getting a Nehalem processor within a year, then get the E8400. Otherwise, the Q6600 should last you much longer than a year.
 
enginurd said:
Not unless I need another one myself. :p
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Hmmm, I think it's time for you to upgrade your rig now. That E6750 and E2200 is awfully slow these days........

Anyway, I concur with Enginurd.
 
Okay, I ended up going down to microcenter and getting a q6600 (G0 core). I have a question. Will I have to repair/reinstall Vista, or can I just pop in the quad and away I go?
 
XboxodX said:
Okay, I ended up going down to microcenter and getting a q6600 (G0 core). I have a question. Will I have to repair/reinstall Vista, or can I just pop in the quad and away I go?
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Pop in and away you go.

You only need to reinstall Vista if you change your motherboard. Everything else is pop in and go
 
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