Help Choose Processorplease.:)

I am trying to stay under $200 in choosing my processor. Currently I am looking at about 4 processors. I am looking at the q6600 and the q9400. Which between those 2 is the better processor?

I am also looking at a phenom x4 9950 and the phenon2x4 940. Which is better between these 2? Finally. out of these 4 processors which would be the best? I am sticking with ddr2 memory and not worrying about crossfire/sli. I am not a fanboy of either intel or AMD. I just want the best processor for my money.

Thanks

I currently have the 940. It's certainly a beast. Soon enough I'll be buying a new CPU heatsink/fan and will see just how far I can overclock this sucker. From everything I read, it can do pretty well with some aftermarket cooling.

Assuming you're in the US, Newegg has the 940 for about $190.

Phenom II X4 940, but what is your mobo?

The more I compare specs and prices the 940 does seem to be the best. The motherboard is my next question. I am wanting to spend $100 give or take. I know that I would need an AM2+ socket mobo. I currently have a gigabyte mobo for my q6600 build. Gigabyte seems to be a good mobo. Anyways, for the 940, what would be the best mobo for this processor for my price range? I don't need 2 pciE 2.0 slots, just one. I'm gonna just stick with ddr2 800 or 1066 mhz ram.

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I know. I was just saying that because I trust gigabyte mobos but I really don't care the brand as long as it is good quality for around $100.

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The more I compare specs and prices the 940 does seem to be the best. The motherboard is my next question. I am wanting to spend $100 give or take. I know that I would need an AM2+ socket mobo. I currently have a gigabyte mobo for my q6600 build. Gigabyte seems to be a good mobo. Anyways, for the 940, what would be the best mobo for this processor for my price range? I don't need 2 pciE 2.0 slots, just one. I'm gonna just stick with ddr2 800 or 1066 mhz ram.

Thanks

Jasong43

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157162

right up your alley!

Thanks for the quick response about the mobo but I don't know if I would want a micro ATX plus. Also, I am a little worried about buying one that has no reviews.

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Thanks for the quick response about the mobo but I don't know if I would want a micro ATX plus. Also, I am a little worried about buying one that has no reviews.

Thanks

Jasong43