Dannythm

I'm really happy with my E6750, it served me really well for 2 years, but I am seeing that the E9550 quad is dropping it's price more and more as the time passes, so as I can still run every game and app really good with my current rig I'm going to skip the core i7 generation, but I guess an upgrade on the CPU could be good...

What do you guys think? would it be worth to upgrade to the 9550 or keep my 6750 a little longer and get a full rig with the next generation of intel CPUs?

Also I don't know if I'd really notice a upgrade on my ram from 4 to 8 gb...

thanks in advance for the usefull comments you'll post =)

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subliminally incorrect

kind of in the same boat as the OP here, i'd like to hear the responses.

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Drivr3g

If your going to skip the i7 then a q9550 would be a good upgrade, with the prices coming down so much you could probably get it for $200 or less.

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Dannythm

Yeah I know it'll be a good upgrade, but what I don't know if it will be worth it or if I should keep my money and stay a little more time with my current CPU, until the next generation of intel CPUs.

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conami

You could but if you want to get rid of your E6750 and more performance to your games and PC, go and get a Q9550 for now.

Bima Sylirian

Wait until Lynnfield released.
It won't be too expensive and I think P55 motherboard will be more affordable than X58.
Check the preview in anandtech if you haven't read it.
If you can't wait, just get Q9550. It'll serve you well.

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scurvy

yeah with ur Mobo OP u should def get the Quad.

conami

These P5Q's are better for AM2+ and/or DC. With all respect, that is not the best motherboard for a QC processor.

redalert

I made an upgrade from a E6750 to a Q9450 and I was very happy with performance boost. Your board should be fine overclocking your quad since its a P45 chipset should get to 450 FSB with little trouble.

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ElDuderino

I'm actually doing the opposite, but with a different, weaker QC. I currently have a q8200, and have been underwhelmed with the performance. Found a deal on an older E6750, and i'm going to put it in and sell off the quad core. At similar clocks, there will be a very slight decrease in speed, but more than $50 difference once I trade them off.