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Get an LGA 771 Xeon and a LGA775 to LGA771 adapter.  To change 775 from 771 they literally switched two pins so that they make more money from seperate chipsets. http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/370354474623?lpid=82

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/281299033344?lpid=82

 

This is literally the best CPU you can get for LGA775

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Hey guys, I need a little help with ~2008 CPU technology. I have an older PC, but I have a GTX 760, so to play games like the CPU-raping Watch_Dogs, my old Core 2 Duo needs to take a vacation.

 

I'm looking into some Core 2 Quads, as the Q8400 is supported by W_D. I have about $75 to spend, via ebay, amazon, what have you. So, can anyone hunt down the best option? If some C2Qs are strong enough to support Steam In-Home Streaming at 480/720p, that'd be awesome as well.

 

Good luck, and thanks in advance!

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Something like the Q6600

My Q6700 was the same price, so I got that

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Core 2 Quad Q6600 for a quad core, Core 2 Duo E8700 for a dual-core, Pentium 4 540J for a single-core.

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I still game with a Q6600 as we speak.. Q6600 FTW!!

 

even though it sucks with a GT610. xD

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Get an LGA 771 Xeon and a LGA775 to LGA771 adapter.  To change 775 from 771 they literally switched two pins so that they make more money from seperate chipsets. http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/370354474623?lpid=82

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/281299033344?lpid=82

 

This is literally the best CPU you can get for LGA775

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Get an LGA 771 Xeon and a LGA775 to LGA771 adapter.  To change 775 from 771 they literally switched two pins so that they make more money from seperate chipsets. http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/370354474623?lpid=82

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/281299033344?lpid=82

 

This is literally the best CPU you can get for LGA775

Seriously consider this, THIS IS IMPORTANT

Don't settle for a Core2Quad when you can get a Xeon

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The Q9650

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Can't be had for $75 :(

Awe damn :( that freaking sucks bro.

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Can't be had for $75 :(

Then yeah the Q6600 would be your best option

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Nope, Xeon.

Yep Q6600 :P lol

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Oh thought you said C2Q6600

I agree with @ericlee30. I still have a Q6600, still runs at 3.7 GHz. Runs like a freaking champ for a first gen C2Q.

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Get an LGA 771 Xeon and a LGA775 to LGA771 adapter.  To change 775 from 771 they literally switched two pins so that they make more money from seperate chipsets. http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/370354474623?lpid=82

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/281299033344?lpid=82

 

This is literally the best CPU you can get for LGA775

Funny that you quote yourself for 'added' weight..... -_-

 

A Xeon would be nice, but it really depends on the actual CPU you are talking about, a pair of Xeons in a Skulltrail board would be kickass, but seeing that OP wants a chip that can handle Watch Dogs, he doesn't need to go that route. An OC'ed Q6600/Q6700 should be good enough for Watch Dogs. I have the more powerful X9650 in my 4th rig, with a 3GB GTX5800 and it runs Watch Dogs pretty well at Ultra setting, but with lower AA setting. Framerates' all over the place but it seems to run smoothly.....will play it a bit more on this setup and see if it's smooth overall....

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Funny that you quote yourself for 'added' weight..... -_-

 

A Xeon would be nice, but it really depends on the actual CPU you are talking about, a pair of Xeons in a Skulltrail board would be kickass, but seeing that OP wants a chip that can handle Watch Dogs, he doesn't need to go that route. An OC'ed Q6600/Q6700 should be good enough for Watch Dogs. I have the more powerful X9650 in my 4th rig, with a 3GB GTX5800 and it runs Watch Dogs pretty well at Ultra setting, but with lower AA setting. Framerates' all over the place but it seems to run smoothly.....will play it a bit more on this setup and see if it's smooth overall....

3GB GTX 5800? Never heard of that.

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3GB GTX 5800? Never heard of that.

D'oh! :blink:  Obviously a typo, I'd meant 3GB GTX580.....

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D'oh! :blink:  Obviously a typo, I'd meant 3GB GTX580.....

Oh. Much more sense.

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