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Looking at a E6550 for new build

davethe11

davethe11

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I'm making a new machine, and need some CPU advice please.

I'm looking at the Asus P5k-E WiFi mobo, and debating which cpu to get. I'm considering an E6550 and wondered if anyone has any experience with this chip and has any suggestions. This is for a gaming rig primarily, and I will overclock conservatively (havn't done it in a while) at first - I will be purchasing a Corsair HX 620 for power.

cheers
dave
 
davethe11 said:
I'm making a new machine, and need some CPU advice please.

I'm looking at the Asus P5k-E WiFi mobo, and debating which cpu to get. I'm considering an E6550 and wondered if anyone has any experience with this chip and has any suggestions. This is for a gaming rig primarily, and I will overclock conservatively (havn't done it in a while) at first - I will be purchasing a Corsair HX 620 for power.

cheers
dave
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For a few bucks more I would be looking at an 8200 or 8400. But if I was spending that much on a CPU and absolutely wanted one now, I would go the extra mile and get the Q6600, As it is , I bought an E2180 a couple of months ago, and will wait and see what the Q9450's are like.
 
I cant spend more on the cpu, but I see where you are coming from. After looking over my options, ive gone over budget here and there so will follow your lead with a similar purchase and see how my new build performs. Thanks for the info :)
 
im using the E6550.. i bought the E8400 to replace it, but figured it wouldnt be much of an upgrade so i RMA'd it for a refund. im running the e6550 @ 3.5 1.45v stable. temp at 45deg on 8 hour prime95. since you said you wanted to overclock it, i suggest you get/upgrade to a pc6400 or pc8000 memory (if you havent got one yet) since the e6550 only has a multiplier of x7. also a good cooler would do.
 
thanks for the info bimmerboii, I am still very interested in the E6650, but decided to opt for a budget cpu for now and upgrade soon. This is because I have moved some of my budget to a better mobo and ram to facilitate a future cpu upgrade - will keep your info in mind though, many thanks

dave
 
davethe11 said:
thanks for the info bimmerboii, I am still very interested in the E6650, but decided to opt for a budget cpu for now and upgrade soon. This is because I have moved some of my budget to a better mobo and ram to facilitate a future cpu upgrade - will keep your info in mind though, many thanks

dave
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You won't regret it, overclocked, the E2*** series offer serious bang per buck. I'm not exactly chomping at the bit to upgrade mine yet!
 
bimmerboii said:
im using the E6550.. i bought the E8400 to replace it, but figured it wouldnt be much of an upgrade so i RMA'd it for a refund. im running the e6550 @ 3.5 1.45v stable. temp at 45deg on 8 hour prime95. since you said you wanted to overclock it, i suggest you get/upgrade to a pc6400 or pc8000 memory (if you havent got one yet) since the e6550 only has a multiplier of x7. also a good cooler would do.
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bimmerboii what settings are your cpu at and whats your motherboard and ram. Whats your fsb?
 
Going for a E2200 is a bad move when the far superior E5200 only cost's £3 more. I certainly would'nt be buying a P35 motherboard either unless it is extremely cheap. If you look around you can get P43 boards for £60.
 
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