E8500 VS Q9450

[mtjdavis]

Hi there,

Im finally after an upgrade from this Athlon 64 3000+.

Ive seen the above two mentioned in recent threads and was wondering on any tips as to which will be better ?

I mainly use this rig for gaming so it would seem the 8500 is better, but im not entirely sure.

As well as a new CPU im after a new Mobo so any reccomendations do go with these CPU's ?

Thanks in advance.

mtjdavis

 

[mtjdavis]

So the quad will outdo the duo ?

And it seems asus boards are the way to go

 

[mtjdavis]

E8400 imo, if your looking E8500, Q9450 is same price ish.

so many mobos, above two mentioned, dfi p35 t2r and abit ip35 and pro, foxconn etc,

best atm X38-X48 offerings.

Well im just after a decent processor, the 8500 seemed good.

whats X38-X48 ?

 

[mtjdavis]

Thanks for that Hawky.

So the Quad will perform better at gaming, as well as be more future-safe ?

 

[mtjdavis]

I'm a long term person, as shown in the OP.

Thanks for all your help, much appreciated