Q9450 v i5 750 v i7 860

[Boozebeard]

I currently have a Q9450 I'm wondering wether I would get noticable gains from an i5 750 or i7 860. I work with 3ds Max, zbrush and photoshop frequently, however it's usually for game asset type models so not talking about huge render time scenes. I also occasioanly use premier for video composition. Plus I game a lot

I know I wont be seeing huge gains, espiecally with the i5. Really the main reason is I want to do a down size and would love to use this board. Also I've totally got the system building bug

What are your thoughts?

 

[Boozebeard]

Don't say that

 

[Boozebeard]

If I could find a high spec micro atx lga775 DDR3 then I would happily stick to my Q9450. But I can't

I guess I could sell my ddr3 and get some ddr2 and an Asus Maximus II. Perhaps that would make more sense.

 

[Boozebeard]

Yes it does seem a shame and it doesn't seem as much fun as "upgrading" to an i5 either

 

[Boozebeard]

Surely I would see a fair increase with the i7? If I could pick one up for £150ish second hand.

 

[Boozebeard]

Could you send me an e-mail in trust?

Edit: I just changed the e-mail address, as I don't have access to the one I had up before. Just incase you've already sent me a message.

 

[Boozebeard]

I didn't realise this thread was still going on.

I traded my board for a maximus II gene so I will be sticking with the Q9450. Thanks anyway.