Core2Quad to Sandy?

SlugForAButt · 4 Sep 2013 at 22:13

Im wondering if I should upgrade while my gear is still worth good money?

Q9650 @ 3.8Ghz for everyday (will bench at 4.2)
Asus P5QPro Turbo
2x2Gb HyperX PC8500

To be fair, my rig is still standing the test of time really well but I reckon I can upgrade to a 2600K + Gigabyte Z77D3-H + 8Gb ram for maybe £50 more?

Someone plz tell me I'm right, wrong or misinformed?

SlugForAButt · 5 Sep 2013 at 07:57

As mentioned above, top end S775 still goes for good money.
I was thinking of getting a second hand 2600k for the same as I'd get for my 9650, the DDR3 is half the price of DDR2. Only leaves me about 50 quid to find for the mobo after selling my Asus?
Is it night and day performance wise?

SlugForAButt · 5 Sep 2013 at 13:01

If I decide to sell in MM, I'll trust you and let you know.

Edit: I'm using a H50.cooler.

SlugForAButt · 5 Sep 2013 at 20:02

P4Clock said:
must be cheap used parts? in that case don't you think its a bit rude to ask for advice on a shop's forum.

So you think it's rude to use MM which is set up for trading used parts? (by the shop as well) Weird...

Anyways, Corsair Vengeance Low Profile 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz ordered from OCUK. :eek:

On this week only offer.

Any advice on best budget Z77 mobo clocker? Probably from OCUK unless I can find one second hand... ahem