Looking to upgrade my CPU

[Bradtechonline]

Thinking about jumping up to an E8400-8500-Q9550 or possibly a Phenom 9950 since the prices have dropped.. Would I really even see any kind of a performance jump from my x2 6400? Also thinking about popping in a 4870 or 260/280.. Just having a hard time justifying dropping a lot of money into it other than just having an upgrade itch.. I do enjoy playing new games coming out all the time because I work hard, and study hard.. Like to play games, plus love new technology.. Really excited about I7, and Deneb coming out around the corner..

 

[o1die]

I'd wait for the i7, or grab the q6600 before they're all gone; Fry's had them with free board for $150 on labor day.

 

[Flipped Gazelle]

I'd wait, too. If your mobo supported a higher-end Phenom, I'd consider just dropping one in for a quick-n-dirty upgrade, but I don't think it does.

Of course, then you also come down to the whole dual-core v quad-core debate...

 

[DSF]

If your computer isn't having trouble running the programs you use then there's no sense upgrading.