Upgrading, but to what?

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Mnx4

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Current rig in sig. Use it mainly for gaming. Definitely going to overclock. Budget is 200, slightly flexible on that.

After finally getting an upgrade to my video card, I was thinkin of upgrading my cpu at least, but don't know what to. I'd really like to get a quad, or at this point, any good performing C2D processor. My concerns about the quads I'm looking at, either a q6600 or q8200, would I have to upgrade my ram as well? Maybe some higher rated ram? I wouldn't mind upgrading to a faster dual core either, but would prefer a quad.
 
You're RAM will be fine with a Q6600, and that would be a great upgrade. Great OC'ers too.
 
I mainly play FPS's. Just got into fallout 3, mirror's edge and bioshock. Might be getting into some diablo 3 or an RTS, but mainly FPS games.

Oh, one thing I forgot to add. I currently use an XP-90 w/ fan to cool my cpu and it does a pretty good job (45-50C at load). Anyone know if this would still be good for whatever processor I upgrade to? Or are there much better options?
 
GTX 285. Thought I had it in my sig, but I think that was lost in the forum wipeout.
 
I agree, the Q6600 would be best since it has a 9x multiplier. The 7x multiplier on the Q8200 isn't as OC friendly, and neither is the chip itself. :p
 
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