New CPU Advice

[Collider]

I want to build a new rig and want something more capable than now.
Rite now I got a e6400 @ 2.8ghz on a Gigabyte 965p-dc3. I want something faster but also want to keep the cost as low as possible (bang/buck).

I multitask a lot, usualy will have multiple adobe apps running.
What are some of the chips I should consider upgrading to?

Thanks

 

[phexac]

Frankly, there is not processor out there that will give you a significant boost over what you have, especially since all you do is "I multitask a lot, usualy will have multiple adobe apps running." Best help with that is more memory and a faster hard drive, not faster CPU.

 

[Denithor]

I plan to pick up an e7300 when they launch, should be a nice move from my e6400. Runs cooler, bigger/better optimized cache, SSE4, all for <$150. What's not to like?

 

[phexac]

Originally posted by: Denithor
I plan to pick up an e7300 when they launch, should be a nice move from my e6400. Runs cooler, bigger/better optimized cache, SSE4, all for <$150. What's not to like?

The lack of discernible performance advantage over what he is using.

 

[zfooz]

Don't bother buying a new processor.. Just overclock the one you have a little bit.
My rule of thumb is .. Until some game or program or application comes out that will not work the way I want to on my computer then I don't upgrade.
I still use p4 2.something for my work machine and it's just as fast browsing the web as my E8400. I maybe notice a second or two difference between a few things sometimes like loading big files but it's not that noticable. I could use a P3 to browse the internet and be happy.
Bottom line, don't worry about it unless you find a game or something that is unplayable or unusable on the machine.

 

[j0j081]

is your current setup well optimized? not many background programs running for example? the hardware you have looks pretty decent to me.

 

[o1die]

You're in good shape for awhile. Wait for nehalem.

 

[Collider]

Originally posted by: phexac
Frankly, there is not processor out there that will give you a significant boost over what you have, especially since all you do is "I multitask a lot, usualy will have multiple adobe apps running." Best help with that is more memory and a faster hard drive, not faster CPU.

Yea you're rite I'm pretty satisfied with my current rig @ 2.8 with 3gb ram and hd in raid 0. But I'm moving and cant take this one with me so will have to build a new one anyways and figured mite as well get something faster since I'm spending money anyways. oh I do occasional gaming as well.

 

[Collider]

Originally posted by: j0j081
is your current setup well optimized? not many background programs running for example? the hardware you have looks pretty decent to me.

Yea I keep track of start up programs and windows services. Upon startup i got 37 processes running. Also regularly use registry cleaner. I will be forced to leave this pc here and build a new one once I move.

So I just need a new cpu advice.

 

[Cutthroat]

Since you are multitasking a lot I would suggest a quad, probably a q9450.

 

[Tweakin]

As previously stated, the only thing that may gain you some noticable improvement woulld be upgrading your hard drives...you might also look into your FSB and bring it up to DDR800 speeds if those chips can take it.