Pentium D 840 vs. Core2Duo E4300

[adairusmc]

I just got an HTPC through work that has a Pentium D 840 in it. The motherboard will support core2duo - would it be worthwhile to get rid of the Pentium D or just keep it for now? I know the temps would be much cooler, but not sure about what kind of performance increase I would see.

I will not be overclocking. The motherboard is an Intel D975XBX.

Thanks.

 

[secretanchitman]

definitely get the E4300.

 

[hans007]

its probably going to be a little faster with the e4300.

i wouldn't say its "definite" like the last poster. an e4300 is about as fast as a pentium D 950. if you arent going to overclock its probably not worth the hassle, unless you want to save electricity that badly.

you can probably still get $75 on ebay for a 840

 

[myocardia]

I agree with Hans, it isn't going to be much of an upgrade, especially for the cost. An E6400 would be considerably faster, though, and doesn't cost much more.

 

[adairusmc]

Thanks for the input. I do want to get something that runs a little cooler, and draws less electricity. I would like to put this machine in my entertainment center (HDTV stand, open front and back). I will just wait for the rumored price drop at the end of april, maybe go with a e6400 or a 6600.

Thanks again.

 

[A554SS1N]

Not worth the cost at the moment, unless you intend to overclock.... you'd be better off trying an undervolt of the CPU to make it run cooler/draw less energy as a short term fix.