Should I upgrade socket 775 C2d @ 3ghz?

[MustangSVT]

currently have an old c2d(2160) @ 3ghz running on abit ip35.

I was thinking about getting a e5300 or e6400k and see if I can get close to 4ghz (on air).

is e5300 or e5200 best choice for o/c on this socket?

should I not upgrade now and perhaps wait for i7 ?

 

[Borealis7]

the E7xxx are great, O/Ced or stock.

what video card do you have? you may not need an upgrade at all. normally, investing in GPU is better than investing in CPU.

 

[MrK6]

What's your current CPU not doing that you would like the new one to do? Or are you just looking to tinker with something new?

 

[happy medium]

I say go for a quad core cpu. I would not recommend upgrading to another dual core at this time.

Find yourself a used q6600 for 150$.

Here is your cpu support list.

http://www.abit.com.tw/cpu-support-list/mb/intel_p35_ip35.htm

 

[tweakboy]

I think you should sit tight we got Intel Gulftown on the way; prices of chips will drop dramatically; get RAM or a video card upgrade much smarter upgrade. gl

 

[AlucardX]

I think you should sit tight we got Intel Gulftown on the way; prices of chips will drop dramatically; get RAM or a video card upgrade much smarter upgrade. gl

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invest the money in a new GPU, like ATI 5850.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

There is no need unless you want to spend more on your electric bill.

Do you have a need to do this?

 

[tweakboy]

Well power draws are when you game or do intensive stuff.

Usually a average comp takes on avg , including idle loads about 280w to 350w

So electric bill should be good to go .. gl

 

[simonizor]

Personally I would not upgrade from a dual core to another dual core. If you're not happy with your current processor you would see a good performance increase by getting a quad core. If you're getting OK performance with it, just wait until you can afford to upgrade your whole build to either Intel's new "i" line of CPUs or a AMD Phenom II.

 

[big4x4]

e7200. Easy OC to 3.8 on about stock volts for me. Worthwhile upgrade in my opinion.

 

[fffblackmage]

It's just not worth upgrading from dual core to another dual core, unless for really cheap.

I saw those Q6600s for $150-ish on ebay and I just can't justify paying that much for a used CPU. I'm actually considering selling my current cpu+mobo and getting a PhII + mobo.

 

[MustangSVT]

hmm. I guess waiting for the next (i5 or i7) cpu would be a better option.

I just wanted to tinker with it a bit. I wish it would render a bit faster but $150 for a used q6600 is too much. e7200 costs around $100 here and e5200 can be had for about $50.

thanx for the input ill sit tight for now.