e8600 or Q9550

drwho · Aug 13, 2008, 04:30 AM

With Intel having just dropped the prices on the Wolfdale and Yorkfield processors I'm finding myself very tempted to upgrade my processor. The only problem is that I can't decide which would be a better choice for me. The are pretty close in price. I've got an Gigabyte GA-X48t-DQ6 with 4 gigs of ram and 2x HIS HD-3780s in CrossFireX setup.

One other quick question as i have never attempted this before. If I only want to replace the processor on my board, is it necessary to reinstall windows again?

**kris23** · Aug 13, 2008, 04:41 AM

general rule of thumb, any quad is better than any dual

get the Q9550

and about windows, usually you dont need to reinstall windows but sometimes your product key is invalidated, it doesnt happen too often but it happens, usually you just call microsoft and get a new key....

PangingJr · Aug 13, 2008, 06:26 AM

drwho, it seems to me since you have more money to spend for Q9550, any reason why you still want to choose between the two CPUs listed on the OP?

PangingJr · Aug 13, 2008, 11:14 AM

Q9550's sSpec Number:

SLAWQ = C-1 (old), SLB8V = E-0 (new)

Product Change Notification 108663 - 00 (Intel)
http://content.intel.pcnalert.com/dm...N108663-00.pdf

drwho · Aug 14, 2008, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PangingJr

drwho, it seems to me since you have more money to spend for Q9550, any reason why you still want to choose between the two CPUs listed on the OP?

Well, let's just that I have this called upgrade fever and don't know when to quit. I'm probably going to op for the quad-core, but was wondering what the e8600 brought to the table.

PangingJr · Aug 14, 2008, 03:50 AM

i recalled you used to have an E8400, so E8600 will probably overclock better/higher and create less heat than E8400.
if you try it, then post back to tell me how's it going.

drwho · Aug 15, 2008, 01:28 AM

will do, PJ.

**kris23** · Aug 15, 2008, 02:27 AM

so is it the Q9550 or the E8600? i got lost....

drwho · Aug 16, 2008, 04:47 AM

Still haven't decided yet, kris.

Aug 13, 2008, 04:30 AM	#1
drwho HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 572 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	e8600 or Q9550 With Intel having just dropped the prices on the Wolfdale and Yorkfield processors I'm finding myself very tempted to upgrade my processor. The only problem is that I can't decide which would be a better choice for me. The are pretty close in price. I've got an Gigabyte GA-X48t-DQ6 with 4 gigs of ram and 2x HIS HD-3780s in CrossFireX setup. One other quick question as i have never attempted this before. If I only want to replace the processor on my board, is it necessary to reinstall windows again? __________________

Aug 13, 2008, 04:41 AM	#2
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,018 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	general rule of thumb, any quad is better than any dual get the Q9550 and about windows, usually you dont need to reinstall windows but sometimes your product key is invalidated, it doesnt happen too often but it happens, usually you just call microsoft and get a new key.... __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Aug 15, 2008, 01:28 AM	Thread Starter #7
drwho HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 572 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	will do, PJ. __________________

Aug 15, 2008, 02:27 AM	#8
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,018 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	so is it the Q9550 or the E8600? i got lost.... __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Aug 16, 2008, 04:47 AM	Thread Starter #9
drwho HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 572 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Still haven't decided yet, kris. __________________

Aug 13, 2008, 06:26 AM	#3
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	drwho, it seems to me since you have more money to spend for Q9550, any reason why you still want to choose between the two CPUs listed on the OP?

Aug 13, 2008, 11:14 AM	#4
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	Q9550's sSpec Number: SLAWQ = C-1 (old), SLB8V = E-0 (new) Product Change Notification 108663 - 00 (Intel) http://content.intel.pcnalert.com/dm...N108663-00.pdf

Aug 14, 2008, 03:50 AM	#6
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	i recalled you used to have an E8400, so E8600 will probably overclock better/higher and create less heat than E8400. if you try it, then post back to tell me how's it going.