Re: GeForce 8400 GS
 

Is this good for the price
Amazon.com: INTEL BX80571E3300 Celeron Dual Core 2.50 GHz 800 MHz Socket 775 1MB Desktop Processor: Computer & Accessories

And which one of these is the best buy and they are all compatible
http://http://www.intel.com/products...core/specs.htm

Re: GeForce 8400 GS
 

Stay away from anything that has Pentium or Celeron in the name.

The easy way to do this: give us the max. amount you want to spend on a processor, and we'll give you the best for the money.

Re: GeForce 8400 GS
 

There's nothing wrong with the Pentium Dual-Core. It's just a low-end Core 2 Duo. I've been using a Pentium Dual Core E2200 (2.2GHz stock) for two years and have not had any trouble with it. I keep it overclocked at 2.93GHz (FSB from 800 to 1066MHz)

Re: GeForce 8400 GS
 

Oh I know, but if he's going for an upgrade he might as well go quad at this point. Especially since any good Pentium is going to be at least $60, he might as well save up the $40 and get a Q6600.

Re: GeForce 8400 GS
 

Is this a good deal for $183 and can i get it for under $125
Q6600

Re: GeForce 8400 GS
 

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz G0 SLACR LGA775 CPU - eBay (item 140385898813 end time Feb-28-10 15:25:22 PST)

Look around eBay, if you're lucky you'll find a better one. Also have a look on Sale/Trade sections of forums.

Re: GeForce 8400 GS
 

$125 is decent for a Q6600. I wouldn't spend that kind of money on a 65nm quad, but its okay if you dont have any other options.

Re: GeForce 8400 GS
 

For $183 you can do much better than a Q6600. But for $125 it's pretty decent.

Re: GeForce 8400 GS
 

Just make sure your chipset and BIOS will support quad-core. I know plenty of boards that use Socket 775 LGA won't support Core 2 Duos, let alone Quads.

Re: GeForce 8400 GS
 

How do i find out if it works?