Best CPU upgrade for Intel D975XBX2

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Best CPU upgrade for Intel D975XBX2

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I am thinking of upgrading the CPU on my Intel D975XBX2 MOBO from the Intel Core 2 Duo E6400. Would like recommendations for the best trade-off between value and performance for the LGA775 socket. Also, will I be limited to CPUs with a 1066 MHz system bus? Thanks for your input!
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Re: Best CPU upgrade for Intel D975XBX2

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Your best buy would be either a Q6600 or Q6700 but I had a hard time finding them at a fair price on line. Looks like retailers who have them are charging a premiun since they are discontinued.
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Re: Best CPU upgrade for Intel D975XBX2

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Just curious why do you want to upgrade your CPU? Have you started using an application that you deem is too slow on your current setup?

Here is are a couple lists that say what is compatible with your board.
http://processormatch.intel.com/COMPDB/ ... e=d975xbx2
http://www.intel.com/support/motherboar ... 026614.htm

Be sure you update your BIOS to the most current revision before you drop in a new CPU. Save yourself some grief if your current BIOS doesn't support the new chip.
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_ ... dType=BIOS
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You are 2 generations behind now and I don't think moving up in that generation is worth the money. I'd suggest just living with what you have now until you can save up around $400 and then get a Core i5 2400, a new mobo, and 8gb of ram.
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Thanks to everyone for their input. You have convinced me this is not a worthwhile endeavor. I could use a bit more speed processing video, and just picked up a bargain on a new video card and thought I would look at the CPU as well. The prices of the Q6600 and Q6700 make it less interesting though for an ageing system.
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Re: Best CPU upgrade for Intel D975XBX2

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For the price you'd pay for the Q6600 or Q6700 you would be better off buying a AM3 Phenom X4 and motherboard for less. If you look around supposedly Gigabyte is making AM3+ compatible boards that are ready for the up coming Bulldozer line of processors. This way once the Bulldozer line comes out and you want a new CPU you can pull the old one and pop in a new one. Just a thought.
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