Need help with build

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   Hey there ,putting together my first true gaming rig.  My goal is to have this thing last 5 years with only upgrading the videocard(s).

CPU:
Q9300
Q9400
Q9550

GPU:
9800GT

Motherboard:
EVGA 750i FTW

PSU: Corsair 750W

Case:
CoolerMaster Haf

Memory:
4 gigs

HDD:
500 gigs should do the trick

So as you can see, im pretty set on the rig, except for the CPU.  Does that extra cache on the q9550 help out all that much?  Ive read articles sayign ti does, and soem say it doesnt.  Some say itll give it more longevitiy as game makers program their games with more cache in mind from the newer Icore7s.  So...suggestions?  And if somethign else on the setup isnt good, lemme know :)

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rage4u Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 26 Dec 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Quote Reply Topic: Need help with build Posted: 26 Dec 2008 at 3:11pm
	Hey there ,putting together my first true gaming rig. My goal is to have this thing last 5 years with only upgrading the videocard(s). CPU: Q9300 Q9400 Q9550 GPU: 9800GT Motherboard: EVGA 750i FTW PSU: Corsair 750W Case: CoolerMaster Haf Memory: 4 gigs HDD: 500 gigs should do the trick So as you can see, im pretty set on the rig, except for the CPU. Does that extra cache on the q9550 help out all that much? Ive read articles sayign ti does, and soem say it doesnt. Some say itll give it more longevitiy as game makers program their games with more cache in mind from the newer Icore7s. So...suggestions? And if somethign else on the setup isnt good, lemme know :)

Dsnewb210 Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 01 Oct 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 972	Quote Reply Posted: 26 Dec 2008 at 4:46pm
	How much are you looking to spend?

JamesAstro Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 28 Nov 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 624	Quote Reply Posted: 27 Dec 2008 at 1:02am
	If you're concerned about getting a machine that can last 5 years, then I would suggest an i7 system. This will make it easier to upgrade your CPU down the road.
	Velox, Intel Core i9 11900K, ASUS ROG Maximus XIII Hero 32GB RAM, 1TB Samsung 980 Pro NVME RTX 4090, 38" Ultrawide LG-38GL950G Noctua NH-D15S cooler and NF-A14 fans, Corsair AX1600i PSU

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