"upgraded" from q6600 to e8400

[imported_TimBob]

One of my PCs at home died so I needed to get a new processor so I figured I'd try out an e8400 in my main PC and move my q6600 to my number two PC.

This is one impressive CPU. Installed it, saw good looking temps, and after 15 minutes and a few voltage bumps, I'm at 4.05ghz (1.4v) 50-55C load temps (d-tek fuzion). Working on Prime95 stress test now.

I did not think I would really notice much of a speed difference, but this is a lot faster than my q6600 at 3.3. Don't know why I'm posting this. I guess I'm just bored while I'm stress testing.

Tim

 

[Tempered81]

oh meee gee, you've settled the argument once and for all!

JK, but nice work on the 4050mhz!

 

[WTurner]

The E8400 is dual-core right? I guess that shows you weren't running anything that needed 4 cores...

 

[phexac]

Originally posted by: WTurner
The E8400 is dual-core right? I guess that shows you weren't running anything that needed 4 cores...

As are most people out there, including heavy gamers. Outside of 3d rendering and some video encoding, raw speed is still king.

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: TimBob
One of my PCs at home died so I needed to get a new processor so I figured I'd try out an e8400 in my main PC and move my q6600 to my number two PC.

This is one impressive CPU. Installed it, saw good looking temps, and after 15 minutes and a few voltage bumps, I'm at 4.05ghz (1.4v) 50-55C load temps (d-tek fuzion). Working on Prime95 stress test now.

I did not think I would really notice much of a speed difference, but this is a lot faster than my q6600 at 3.3. Don't know why I'm posting this. I guess I'm just bored while I'm stress testing.

Tim

not a real upgrade. More like a sideways step. :T

A Yorkfield would of been an upgrade.

 

[DSF]

Originally posted by: TimBob
I did not think I would really notice much of a speed difference, but this is a lot faster than my q6600 at 3.3. Don't know why I'm posting this. I guess I'm just bored while I'm stress testing.

A lot faster at what?

 

[Tempered81]

Originally posted by: DSF

Originally posted by: TimBob
I did not think I would really notice much of a speed difference, but this is a lot faster than my q6600 at 3.3. Don't know why I'm posting this. I guess I'm just bored while I'm stress testing.

A lot faster at what?

anything not multithreaded?

 

[OCGuy]

Originally posted by: DSF

Originally posted by: TimBob
I did not think I would really notice much of a speed difference, but this is a lot faster than my q6600 at 3.3. Don't know why I'm posting this. I guess I'm just bored while I'm stress testing.

A lot faster at what?

Almost everything lol. 4ghz Dual > 3ghz quad. (If you say supreme commander ill jump outta my chair. That is the only example most people can give to why they spent $$ on a quad. weak.)

 

[imported_TimBob]

Originally posted by: aigomorla

Originally posted by: TimBob
One of my PCs at home died so I needed to get a new processor so I figured I'd try out an e8400 in my main PC and move my q6600 to my number two PC.

This is one impressive CPU. Installed it, saw good looking temps, and after 15 minutes and a few voltage bumps, I'm at 4.05ghz (1.4v) 50-55C load temps (d-tek fuzion). Working on Prime95 stress test now.

I did not think I would really notice much of a speed difference, but this is a lot faster than my q6600 at 3.3. Don't know why I'm posting this. I guess I'm just bored while I'm stress testing.

Tim

not a real upgrade. More like a sideways step. :T

A Yorkfield would of been an upgrade.

That's why I had the upgrade in quotes. I assumed it would be a sidestep as well, but in my opinion, I was wrong. With my q6600, I didn't really notice a difference going from 2.6 to 3.3 so didn't think I'd find that much of a difference moving up from 3.3 to 4. Maybe something was wrong with my q6600, but I always felt like I was waiting for something to load. Now, I click and it's instant.

And, I definitely was not using any software that would benefit from 4 cores. It's mostly a gaming PC (dual 8800 gtx) and I'm seeing a huge improvement in FPS. I only have one game loaded right now though and I'm not aloud to talk about it. I'll have to try out some others.

 

[Narse]

Originally posted by: TimBob

Originally posted by: aigomorla

Originally posted by: TimBob
One of my PCs at home died so I needed to get a new processor so I figured I'd try out an e8400 in my main PC and move my q6600 to my number two PC.

This is one impressive CPU. Installed it, saw good looking temps, and after 15 minutes and a few voltage bumps, I'm at 4.05ghz (1.4v) 50-55C load temps (d-tek fuzion). Working on Prime95 stress test now.

I did not think I would really notice much of a speed difference, but this is a lot faster than my q6600 at 3.3. Don't know why I'm posting this. I guess I'm just bored while I'm stress testing.

Tim

not a real upgrade. More like a sideways step. :T

A Yorkfield would of been an upgrade.

That's why I had the upgrade in quotes. I assumed it would be a sidestep as well, but in my opinion, I was wrong. With my q6600, I didn't really notice a difference going from 2.6 to 3.3 so didn't think I'd find that much of a difference moving up from 3.3 to 4. Maybe something was wrong with my q6600, but I always felt like I was waiting for something to load. Now, I click and it's instant.

And, I definitely was not using any software that would benefit from 4 cores. It's mostly a gaming PC (dual 8800 gtx) and I'm seeing a huge improvement in FPS. I only have one game loaded right now though and I'm not aloud to talk about it. I'll have to try out some others.

I have my q6600 at 3.6. I am currently stuck on a 680i so a yorkfield is outta the question for me. I am kinda curious how your chip is vs a q6600 at 3.6.

 

[imported_TimBob]

Unfortunately, couldn't get my q6600 stable at 3.6 so can't help you out there. Also on the 680i.

 

[soldano]

Originally posted by: TimBob
One of my PCs at home died so I needed to get a new processor so I figured I'd try out an e8400 in my main PC and move my q6600 to my number two PC.

This is one impressive CPU. Installed it, saw good looking temps, and after 15 minutes and a few voltage bumps, I'm at 4.05ghz (1.4v) 50-55C load temps (d-tek fuzion). Working on Prime95 stress test now.

I did not think I would really notice much of a speed difference, but this is a lot faster than my q6600 at 3.3. Don't know why I'm posting this. I guess I'm just bored while I'm stress testing.

Tim

Are you running at FSB 450 ?
Which RAM are you using ?

 

[Tweakin]

Originally posted by: TimBob
Unfortunately, couldn't get my q6600 stable at 3.6 so can't help you out there. Also on the 680i.

I'm like you...couldn't get my Q6600 to run anywhere near it's potential on my IP35-E so I switched back to my e6750. I'm waiting for the "next best thing" to try on for size.