Upgrade path for C2D E6750 ghz on Nvidia 650i?

[Deleted member 4644]

I have a C2Duo cpu (E6750 I think) running on an Nvidia 650i.

Assuming I want more gaming power and more general desktop speed, what is my best upgrade path in the next 6 months?

 

[Phew]

I'm thinking that the Q9650 is the end of the line for Socket 775. It's $334 at Newegg, which is very reasonable for such a powerful quad. I have no idea how it works/overclocks on your mobo though.

EDIT: Apparently this CPU won't work in your board, sorry. It looks like a Q6600 is the best you can do

 

[Deleted member 4644]

hmm prolly a bit more than I wanted to spend. How big of a speed boost did you see when you upgraded to that? What did you have before?

 

[zenguy]

Havey you OC'd your CPU?

Does Adjusting your CPU Up/Down have an impact on the games you are running?
This one way to tell you if you are CPU or GPU bound.

 

[Face2Face]

Just O/C your CPU to 3.4 or 3.6 Ghz, should be fine. Or buy a Q6600 and overclock that too 3.4 or 3.6 ghz. Problem solved.

 

[masteryoda34]

I didnt think the nvidia 650i supported the 45nm quads.

 

[aka1nas]

Yep, he should be able to do a Q6600 or a 45nm dual-core, but otherwise would need a new board.