Q6600 v Q9450

[revolutionrock]

Right , I'm stuck. I have a budget and if I buy the Q9450 I will run over the budget once I buy Speakers etc, but I think If i got with the Q6600 then I could do it.

I will use the pc for Gaming/Graphic Design(Photoshop,Illustrator)/Internet/Music all at the same time(Bar the Graphic Design)

Looking at the specs , It seems you pay the extra for 4mb extra cache and also the .2 ghz extra. Is it really worth it for a user like me?

Could use explain the Cache and also the stepping i have read about somewhere?

I can get the Q9450 for £210 And the Q6600 for £140. Which could make me buy a new amplifier etc

 

[revolutionrock]

Yeh, I suppose in the future , if I got a compatible Mobo, i could just swap them around(45nm & the Q6600)?

 

[revolutionrock]

Just reading some forums I found while searching on Google. Ben M would you be prepared to talk on MSN?

 

[revolutionrock]

With Nehalem just over six months away I'd go with a cheap Q6600 for now and then look to make a big jump to Nehalem next time you upgrade.

Ye I will do this.

Right then, now to find a amp etc

 

[revolutionrock]

Right thanks a lot guys. Q6600 it is, and I think Ill OC it to 3ghz and leave it.

Would I need any additional cooling stuff for this?

 

[revolutionrock]

Right. Thanks a lot guys you have been a massive help.

Now need to know what things I need for my sound system

I have two sony speakers , I need a Amplifier. Anything else? (sound card?)

 

[revolutionrock]

do you need an amp for the speakers because they're huge or something?

Half decent mobos normally have more than acceptable onboard sound, high spec mobos now often come with their own daughterboard soundcards and alternatively there's the Asus soundcards.

I'd avoid the xfis tbh, bad experiences and the driver support is awful.

Also you need to change your sig mate, its 400x75 pixels/20kb max, thought I'd tell you before a mod does

Done.

I understood I need an Amp to connect them to the Hi Fi Speakers I have.