Possible cpu upgrade

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So lately ive been thinking about upgrading my cpu. Check out my sig for my specs. My current cpu isnt overclock (even tho I have done it 2x w/o an issue). Ive been looking on ebay for c2q cpus & wondering; should I spend a lil right now & upgrade just the cpu since my motherboard will fit that socket, or should I wait & upgrade the motherboard, memory & cpu? If I do wait to upgrade all that, I want a motherboard where the cpu will be closer to the video card slot. My current cpu is all the way in the corner near the serial port. I had to battle w/ my new psu just to get the cpu power plug into the slot because of the position of the cpu & hsf.

Thoughts/suggestions??
 
Q6600's are pretty cheap on fleabay.

Maybe try to get one of those.
 
Ya I noticed the 6600's on ebay. Been thinkin bout possibly goin that direction. I think its funny what u called them tho.

I just found a couple of 9400's on ebay (a lil faster speed) for about the same price range. Your thoughts reflex?
 
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Some games need more than 2 cores. Bad company 2 screws you over if you have less than 4.
 
Sorry for resurrecting this thread, but felt the need to. Just wanted to update, theres a q9400 thats available for $90 w/ free shipping. Hoping itll stay under $100, but doubtful. The most I really use multi-core cpus for is gaming (& some videos). Once I get enough $$ aside, ill do a major upgrade (cpu, heatsink, memory, motherboard). But ya been having a hard time lately w/ TF2, Just Cause 2 (im sure theres other games but cant think of em right off the bat).
 
that is pretty good deal for 9400

I myself just got a E6750. Forgot how damn slow dual cores are.

The High FSB is nice, since it allows you a ton of flexibility with ram, but ugh 2 cores ....
 
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I know its been almost a month since I last posted in this thread but found a decent deal on a q6600. $90 so far (0 bids & 2 days left).
 
Go for it man. Sounds like a good deal, and its a good step up for your rig.
 
Yup, jump on it. Just built a gaming HTPC w/ a e6600 and after only 3 days I'm kicking myself for passing on a $110 qx6850. I'd settle for a q6600, dual cores suck...
 
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