Upgrading to quadcore (socket 775)

[Tuskatappaja]

Hi.

I need to upgrade to quadcore cpu.
This computer has 2GHz core 2 and the chipset is Intel Bearlake Q35.
So this should support most quad cores ?

Whats the best cpu in terms of bang for buck, I don't need fast cpu cores, just lots of them.
Im not going to overclock (intel boards just dont allow it)

 

[veedubfreak]

Which motherboard?

 

[Tuskatappaja]

Intel Montpelier DQ35MP motherboard (this is at least what Everest says)

(Hey you could also give a hint where I should order the cpu, Germany might be better than Finland)

 

[veedubfreak]

Intel® Desktop Board DQ35MP - Supported processors

Now i'm guessing this board will handle a q6600/6700 but i'd be lying if i said i knew for sure if it would handle a 45nm chip.

 

[veg1992]

It should be able to, those things were made specifically to have support for them to come out..

 

[kobe24]

id recommend the q6600

 

[Tuskatappaja]

So 45nm might work..
But what chip to buy, is now the right time or is there going to be price cuts in few months?

id recommend the q6600

But thats old technology, is it really good idea or how much there is price difference between it and the new chips ?

 

[kobe24]

old i didnt hear that. its the best bang for ur buck cpu out. c'mon man

 

[veg1992]

Haha... Q6600 is NOT outdated technology... its better than the 45nm Quad's because it doesn't have a low Multiplier...

45nm Quad's only work well with OC'ing if you have a high FSB supporting board