Your thoughts.

kaldorf · 17 Jan 2009 at 10:02

Hi All,

I am looking at upgrading from a E6600 to a E8400 processor.
I also feel its time to do the same with my motherboard. I have a P5N32-E SLI fitted at the moment and it does not appear to be particularly good for o/clocking, system crashes on even the mildest o/clock. So I am considering an Asus P5Q mobo to go with the E8400.
My question is…….will the ram I’m using (4 GB of Geil Value ram) be suitable for the proposed set-up?
Would the mobo and processor be a good choice?

Edward01 · 17 Jan 2009 at 12:34

P5Q and cpu good, prob wont see much of an improvment tho.

And you may as well spent at lest an extra £40 and buy some decent 4gb corsair stuff. means it will overclock better as well

Josh-A · 17 Jan 2009 at 13:00

I've read that ASUS P5Q Motherboard is not easier to overclock. I'd suggest you to look for more reviews about overclocking on the ASUS P5Q.

Conan257 · 17 Jan 2009 at 13:36

Save the money as you'll notice little if any difference... Wait till you can afford I7

icey_haj · 17 Jan 2009 at 13:39

Conan257 said:
Save the money as you'll notice little if any difference... Wait till you can afford I7

Yeh, no point upgrading for little gain.

Also conan, I think your sig is too big

kaldorf · 18 Jan 2009 at 14:30

Thanks to you all for your input.
I have taken your comments on board, and will probably wait a while and possibly go for the i7.

Thanks again.