Upgrading to a Quad Core CPU - How much performance increase?

Feek · 14-04-2008, 08:43

I'm using a GigaByte 965P-DS3 motherboard with a dual core E6600 bug with a 1066 FSB (I think). If I swap that chip for a Q6600 with 1333 FSB, am I going to notice much of a speed increase overall?

I know that specific apps will depend on whether the actual app is multi CPU aware but generally OS wise, will I notice it?

OS being either Vista x64 Ultimate or OS X

And will my current HSF, a Noctua NH-U12F be man enough for the job or should I consider replacing that at the same time?

14-04-2008, 08:43	#1
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Upgrading to a Quad Core CPU - How much performance increase? I'm using a GigaByte 965P-DS3 motherboard with a dual core E6600 bug with a 1066 FSB (I think). If I swap that chip for a Q6600 with 1333 FSB, am I going to notice much of a speed increase overall? I know that specific apps will depend on whether the actual app is multi CPU aware but generally OS wise, will I notice it? OS being either Vista x64 Ultimate or OS X And will my current HSF, a Noctua NH-U12F be man enough for the job or should I consider replacing that at the same time? __________________