Dead Core2Duo E6400 - What to upgrade to?

[stevf]

thanks - buying tomorrow and just in case there is a huge sale on x6's tomorrow - will probably stick with x4 945 though

 

[bryanW1995]

I agree on the good open box mobos. I am running 75% or better success rate. As for which to do, the E6400 is very long in the tooth right now for many things, other than word processing and web browsing, so its all a matter of money. And those are decent choices, although there are a zillion more (including an X6 Thuban hexcore and mobo for even less money)

I was going to recommend a decent amd mobo with a thuban, say something like this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103851
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131363

you would still need $80 or so for ddr 3 ram, but you'd have an awesome rig. unlocked multi. 6 cores. plus, in 18 mos or so you could dump a BD chip if you wanted more performance.

edit: haha, looks like you already decided.