Q8400 the new cheap Q9400 ???

[AnotherGuy]

Is the 4mb cache the only difference between a Q8400 and a Q9400 with 6mb cache?
So 2mb cache less for $35 less? I think its worth it...

They both support VT it seems... (googled it)

Is it as overclockable as the 9400? From 13 reviews it seems so...

I been looking at prices go down for the Q9400 and im interested in one to replace my tiny E4300 oc-ed to 3.0ghz...

Let me know if u dont think it's worth the upgrade... I need it mostly for gaming...

 

[armstrda]

It's also lacking Trusted Execution Tech and Stable Image Platform (for what they're worth). Other than that, it's the exact same proc

 

[error8]

It's the most crippled quad core money can buy.

 

[angry hampster]

I'd probably get a Q6600 or PII x4 chip over either of them.

 

[error8]

Originally posted by: angry hampster
I'd probably get a Q6600 or PII x4 chip over either of them.

That is what I did. Wanted to take a Q6600, but someone was selling the Q6700 cheaper. It's an old school quad, but overclockable and powerful and it heats up your house too. :laugh: