warnesey333

Hey,
So i've bought a new motherboard - EVGA 790i Ultra FTW (Digital Version) and it doesn't seem to like my q6700 as I'm hitting problems when overclocking past 3.5ghz (even though my P5N-D handled 3.8).

So i've considered buying either the Q9550 or the Q9650.

I can get the Q9550 for £200 and the Q9650 for about £290.

If the extra £90 really worth it?

If I was to buy the cheaper, I would also turn my Tuniq into a TRUE.

Any suggestions are welcome.

Ta.

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Acoma_Andy

Personally I don't find the £90 extra worth it. Both CPU's can hit 4.0Ghz if your mobo will allow it.

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Adrev

What he said.

Theres no point IMO. Its the main reason I went for an E8400. Not worth the price increase at all.

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flag182

Agreed

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dennyb

Definitely not worth 45% more only to receive a rather small increase in speed.Spend the money elsewhere

warnesey333

Thanks for the replies - seems as though most are leaning towards the 9550 which is nice for my wallet

Thanks

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linskingdom

If 3.8G or 4G is the goal, the Q9550 should be fine in this case.

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Push to the limit one more time..

Chandler1337

Q9550, sick CPU, and 90£ is not worth it for that small of a increase in speed... o.O

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Jtwizzle

I have to go with Q9550, I couldn't recommend the Q9650 since it would not be sane to get it at that price difference.

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Reviver456

Get yourself the Q9550, spend the rest on... food or something.