26 Nov 2008 at 20:43 #1 Uther Uther Soldato Joined 16 Jun 2005 Posts 24,787 Location In the middle Currently I have a skt 939 4000+ as per my sig.Would I see much of an improvement going to a E2***? Mainly used for gaming.
Currently I have a skt 939 4000+ as per my sig.Would I see much of an improvement going to a E2***? Mainly used for gaming.
26 Nov 2008 at 20:52 #2 Tetras Tetras Man of Honour Joined 22 Jun 2006 Posts 18,565 An E2xxx is faster yes but I wouldn't go for any less than a E7000 series, in your position (seeing as you are upgrading sockets). You'd also need a new graphics card to get the best from a Core 2 CPU (assuming you want it for games).
An E2xxx is faster yes but I wouldn't go for any less than a E7000 series, in your position (seeing as you are upgrading sockets). You'd also need a new graphics card to get the best from a Core 2 CPU (assuming you want it for games).
26 Nov 2008 at 21:25 #3 DominicStar DominicStar Associate Joined 21 Oct 2008 Posts 1,340 Location Jarrow I went from 3800+ to E5200 and clocked it up a bit and its been immense for me.
27 Nov 2008 at 12:11 #4 pastymuncher pastymuncher Man of Honour Joined 12 Jul 2005 Posts 21,891 Location Aberlour, NE Scotland Don't go for a E2000 series as the E5200 is far superior.