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Intel2AMD · Team Member Joined: 08 Jul 2006 Posts: 803

What do you guys think the value of the QX9770 is right now? I'm seeing brand new ones go for $600-$800 right now on Ebay. I was contemplating holding off my new build and just getting this CPU for my current system to hold me over until next year.

Gailim · Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:12 am Post subject:

based on performance a Q6700 is only worth about $100 at most, I certainly wouldn't pay any more than that for one.

there are a huge number of suckers on ebay

what mobo do you have? and what CPU do you have right now? what do you need a quad core for?

guoruiwu1994 · Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:34 am Post subject:

The QX9770 might be worth $150 - $200 because it is based off of Penryn which is now outdated. But you might be able to sell it to an idiot for >$400 due to the "extreme" moniker.

Gailim · Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:38 am Post subject:

Intel2AMD · Team Member Joined: 08 Jul 2006 Posts: 803

Yes, I realize that these CPU's suck compared to the latest i5-i7. The question was about keeping my current setup until next year. I'm not sure if you know what you're talking about if you're saying you can get a QX9770 for $150. Where the hell is that? I think it's the best CPU to be had for a 775 mobo. These things are still pretty impressive and from what I hear easily OC to 3.8-4.0Ghz on air.

hackman2007 · Malware specialist Joined: 03 Apr 2005 Posts: 9860

Gailim · Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 12:44 pm Post subject:

if you want a quad for your 775 board then go with this

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor $167
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037

anything more is just a waste at this point, for the prices you are talking about paying you could get a whole new AM3 or 1156 setup

besides the Q8400 is the same CPU core as the Q9700 minus some cache and the unlocked multiplier

Intel2AMD · Team Member Joined: 08 Jul 2006 Posts: 803

Ok, it's worthless then. I'm already running a Q9450 OC'd to 3.2. Any computer I build right now would easily be over $2K so no, I can't upgrade my whole set-up for the price of a QX9770. I was just looking for something to tide me over and have a little fun with for the time being.
I was just going to upgrade my whole computer but decided to wait a bit and see what happens in the next few months.

http://www.maximumpc.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=99719

Gailim · Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 1:02 pm Post subject:

Danthrax66 · Team Member Joined: 07 Oct 2009 Posts: 251

You can build a core i5 system for $600-700

Intel2AMD · Team Member Joined: 08 Jul 2006 Posts: 803

No, I cant. I already said that.

Danthrax66 · Team Member Joined: 07 Oct 2009 Posts: 251

so you were going to pay 700 for a cpu but can't buy an i5 mobo and ddr3 for around 500 which would be a big upgrade.

Intel2AMD · Team Member Joined: 08 Jul 2006 Posts: 803

I don't know man, you must not be reading the posts. It's pretty simple. And I never said how much I was willing to spend on it.

Danthrax66 · Team Member Joined: 07 Oct 2009 Posts: 251

I see you were just wondering if it would be worth the upgrade, weren't actually planning on buying it for that much.

zippzom · Sharptooth Joined: 24 Apr 2009 Posts: 443

wait, why is any computer you build will cost 2k? You can build a great computer for $600...

Intel2AMD · Team Member Joined: 08 Jul 2006 Posts: 803

Because if I build a computer it will be a beast. The SSD drive alone will cost $700. Not everyone in here builds budget computers you know. I joined this site a while back because it's "MAXIMUMPC.COM" I didn't join "BudgetPCforCollegeKids.COM".
Not to sound like an ass but some of you guys are pretty annoying with your budget stuff. Not everyone is a young kid pinching pennies, some of us are older with a little extra money to spend. You guys are so confused when someone talks about spending more than $500 on a PC. Why is it so hard to believe that someone may want to build a crazy unnecessary computer? In theory every penny I spend is a "waste" because I'm only doing this for a hobby.
Why this has to be explained on MAXIMUMPC.COM over and over again is beyond me but this is the current state of the site......
Sorry for venting but you guys need to lay off this budget elitist stuff that's going on here.

Gigabyte · Team Creamsicles Joined: 30 Aug 2008 Posts: 1796

and I was just getting ready to recommend a $110 motherboard, an i5/i7 860, and 4GB of DDR3 for $59. Laughing

It is MAXIMUMPC.COM but you might want to get use to BudgetPCforAmericans.COM. Did you see the Dream Machines this year Question

Spending $600-$800 on a 755 CPU for your current system is crazy. They're not impressive anymore. A budget i5 or i7 860 system would be better and cost less. Waste your money if you want. Don't expect us to tell you its a good idea when its not. I would hate for someone to read your posts and follow your lead or discredit this site. BTW... Its not budget elitist stuff, its common sense.

zippzom · Sharptooth Joined: 24 Apr 2009 Posts: 443

Ok, i'm not trying to flame you (mostly) but i feel that merits a response...

1. So, you'd rather spend $400 on a CPU that's gonna be put into a socket that is more than 5 years old with no upgradabilty (spelling), just cause you don't want to build a "budget" computer? You could build a $600 i5 that could be upgraded over the time that you own it. That would be a much better investment than even $200 into a dead socket.

2. I'm not confused at all when someone wants to spend more than $500 on a computer. I'm confused when someone would rather put $200 into a dead socket just so that don't have to ashamed of their "budget" machine.

3. I don't think this has ever had to be explained on maximumpc.com (notice, no caps) before because no one has ever felt is was an issue.

4. I don't think people are budget elitists... In fact, I think you are being the "elitist here"00

5. What the hell did i do to set u off, all i did was mention that you could build a good computer for $600-$700. Sorry for trying to save you money.

Edit: Damn you gigabyte, you beat me to it Confused

Gigabyte · Team Creamsicles Joined: 30 Aug 2008 Posts: 1796

Sorry zippzom.

FYI... I know how to spend money too. I purchased the following about a month ago:

G.SKILL Trident 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2000
Intel Core i7-860
GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD3R LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel
1156 Mounting kit for a TRUE 120

$540 total. I sold my old P35 DS3L, DDR2 800, and Q6600 to fellow team members for $175 total. Do the math Very Happy

I only had to raise the CPU Voltage a little and the i7 860 is at 3.9Ghz. I was happy and stopped there. It could go higher. It folds 24/7 Very Happy

http://www.maximumpc.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=99460

zippzom · Sharptooth Joined: 24 Apr 2009 Posts: 443