Upgrade from a q6600 G0 to a Q9550

[Belldo]

Is it worthwhile to upgrade from my current processor to the q9950. Being as i cant really overclock too much pc is sff shuttle and temps drastically increase with just the slightlest change in temp. due to the wonderful way shuttle designed there computer. Assuming i have someone to purchase mine for a descent amount would the upgrade be worth it?


Sorry about any spelling errors or grammar just got home from drinking

 

[jeffw2767602]

It probably isn't worth it considering a q9550 goes for about $300 and the max resale value of a q6600 is about $150.

 

[akugami]

Not worth it. Cost aside, the performance increase just doesn't make this a worthy upgrade for most. Even if one overclocks their cpu.

 

[hclarkjr]

might be worth it to buy case and motherboard for the Q6600 that way you can overclock it. probally be cheaper that way anyhow depending on what motherboard you buy

 

[gramboh]

If you want to keep your Shuttle, I'd get a dual core (E8400, E8600 etc) and overclock it to 4GHz. It will probably produce a similar amount of heat/power consumption to a G0 Q6600 around stock. Since you have a Shuttle I'm assuming it's a gaming rig, in which case a highly clocked dual core will murder a ~2.4GHz-3GHz quad in terms of frame rates. If you want a quad for encoding and other uses you really need a big case, Shuttle is only useful if you are in a dorm or going to LANs.

 

[boglwe]

Sorry for my ignorance but what is a "Shuttle"? Is that a brand name? Can you post pics or something if applicable?

 

[A554SS1N]

Originally posted by: boglwe
Sorry for my ignorance but what is a "Shuttle"? Is that a brand name? Can you post pics or something if applicable?

Shuttle

 

[Denithor]

gramboh +1

Go for one of the 45nm dual-cores, they run much cooler than the 65nm quads. OC to the board's limit and you should be happy with the results.

Should be nearly a wash, or even advantageous to you. I just got an e3110 on eBay for $99 shipped after MS cashback. Assuming you can get $130-150 for your q6600 you may actually make a little money on the switch. Just make sure you update the BIOS on your Shuttle before you pull the q6600 so you are sure it will support the new chip.

 

[Phunk0ne]

Belldo.

Your quad is still powerfull enough to run any of today's game. getting your wolfdale/penryn is nothing more then e-penis comparison.
Save your cash for a nice Core i7 upgrade somewhere next year.

 

[Belldo]

Originally posted by: Phunk0ne
Belldo.

Your quad is still powerfull enough to run any of today's game. getting your wolfdale/penryn is nothing more then e-penis comparison.
Save your cash for a nice Core i7 upgrade somewhere next year.

I was actually thinking of doing that but i was just curious if the added cache and speed were a worthwhile upgrade but after reading the posts and thinking about it i think i am just better off waiting and getting a new Core i7 upgrade in about a year