Kingfisher Posted December 3, 2008 Posted December 3, 2008 Would it be worth bothering with the Q6600 or the Yorkfields that will be /are selling for around $200-$300 compared to ditching 775 and going for the I7 and the 1366 platform along with DDR3? I love my current set-up but for a few hundred can get into one of the quads. IOW, would it be cost effective right now seeing that the cheapest I7s are going for $300, add to that $100 for 4 GB of DDr3 and another $250-$300 for the MB. I never have used the 775 quads, don't do much video editing either. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
suburban36 Posted December 3, 2008 Posted December 3, 2008 I personally believe you would see a significant boost in performance. I use the E8400 which is almost equal to the Q6600 in performance. I love my system and I get 12100 on the 3DMark06 scores. Not the most potent system on the block but a really good performer and runs all games I throw at it. I personally believe the $190 it will cost for a Q6600 will give you extended life and by the time you are truly ready for a truly high dollar upgrade the I7 systems your looking at now will be far less expensive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizzlenitch Posted December 3, 2008 Posted December 3, 2008 I'm in the same boat as you, Kingfisher. I just yesterday decided to upgrade from my E6750 to a quad-core. I wanted a little future-proofing and a bit more multi-tasking ability. I decided on the Xeon X3220 as it's basically a higher-binned Q6600 (if I understand correctly), especially seeing as how it, and the Q6600, are under $200. Hopefully in a couple of days I'll be able to give you an update. I'm anxious to see how the extra cores help my system. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLS2008 Posted December 3, 2008 Posted December 3, 2008 Well, I'm not sure. It all depends on what you deem necessary. If you feel it's needed, then, yes, you'll see some improvement. However, I'd say hold out another couple months and make the jump to the i7 line. By the way, the DDR3 for the i7 boards goes in sets of 3GB since it's triple-channel on the X58 boards. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdingeling Posted December 3, 2008 Posted December 3, 2008 The Q6600/Xeon3220 will be the more cost effective upgrade! I'd say go for it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Smith Posted December 3, 2008 Posted December 3, 2008 add to that $100 for 4 GB of DDr3 BTW for now the i7's use tri-channel, so it's either 3GB of 6GB. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher Posted December 4, 2008 Posted December 4, 2008 Thanks for the answers so far, I guess I misunderstand a bit with the RAM. Does tri-channel offer any bonus increase in performance? I was under the notion it was basically a non-factor. Do you have to use three sticks? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLS2008 Posted December 4, 2008 Posted December 4, 2008 Yes, you use three sticks. Something like the kit here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16820148244 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher Posted December 4, 2008 Posted December 4, 2008 Yes, you use three sticks. Something like the kit here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16820148244 Ok, so what you are telling me is that only 3 sticks will work with the new I7 socket 1366 motherboards? Wonder why Newegg sells these for then. That alone will prevent me from buying an I7. Thanks for your advice, you saved me alot of money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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