Upgrade or wait and re-build?

Higadeb

Higadeb

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Right so I have a PC which I use for Media/Audio Creation only.
It follows:

E6600 (dual core @ 2.4 stock)
Asus P5W dh Deluxe
6GB DDR2 RAM
8800 GTS
X-Fi Titanium

I was wondering if I could get a little extra kick out of at as it has started to struggle on newer softwares (notable audio creation). My first idea was to upgrade the CPU to a quad core, but I don't think half of the programs I use are capable of using four cores so that would be a bit pointless. The only other option I really have is to boost the RAM to 8GB. Although again I don't think that would make a significant difference.
What would you recommend? Is it worth trying for say a Q6600 and additional RAM? Or should I start saving up and build a new machine? If so, how much do you think a new machine would cost me. Remember this is solely Media/Audio creation so there is no need for massive video cards.
 
Yes, I can understand how that might be a bit annoying Kellaway! I have a separate machine which I use as a media center/games machine. So this one has no need for games at all, other that perhaps solitaire whilst waiting :p
If you are planning on selling your Q6600 how much would you sell it for? Not promising I'd buy it, but might as well weigh up my options.
RAM wise I might buy some of these I already have one set of them so I can just replace my 2x1GB kit with them and I'll be up to 8GB.
As for the GPU, I've had a chat with a friend of mine and he said he would be willing to give me an old HD 4870 1GB. I assume this is a fairly descent upgrade. I can't think of a reason not to go with it...
Can anyone recommend me a good cooler for the CPU? I have water-cooling in my other machine so I'm a bit out of touch with regards to the latest and greatest air coolers.
Thanks again all :)
 
Hmm, I've had a think and have decided that if I'm going to be spending a few hundred on this I might as well start again from scratch and give my current machine to my sister. Hers is still in the days when 128mb RAM was a quality amount.
What do people recon? i5 or Phenom II?
 
Any thoughts on this one? It's a little above my budget (~£350) But I should be there in a few weeks. I have gfx, case & psu.
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Really? You don't think 8GB of RAM would help reduce latency during audio creation? from 2 to 6GB I noticed a massive difference!
I hate having to make choices! Although I can't see any issue in spending a little on a cooler and seeing what I can get out of my old CPU :)
 
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