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2010/02/17 05:25:57 (permalink)
 
780i Sli  (132-ck-nf78)
 
Currently running an INtell Q6600 - Kentsfield - but I think my chip is fried  - need to swap it out.  I've had a suggestion for a Q9550
 
What do others think?
 
a)  What's the best bang for the buck in the 755 class right now
b)  Am I going to have to reload the OS - I want to avoide that - any issues with just doing a CPU swap?
 
Thanks guys
 
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    Re:Need a new chip for my 780i sli - any suggestions? 2010/02/17 05:35:22 (permalink)
    best power for money would a Q9550 indeed.

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    Re:Need a new chip for my 780i sli - any suggestions? 2010/02/17 06:57:32 (permalink)
    The Q9550 is only $179.99 at Microcenter.
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    Re:Need a new chip for my 780i sli - any suggestions? 2010/02/17 08:09:37 (permalink)

    I'm not near a microcenter and they don't sell it online :(  but will find it somewhere

    Can I just do a swap - will I need to do anything else to my rig to get it to accept the newe chip?
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    Re:Need a new chip for my 780i sli - any suggestions? 2010/02/17 08:57:46 (permalink)
    Theoretically no, but you'll have to watch the voltages in the bios just to be sure.

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    Re:Need a new chip for my 780i sli - any suggestions? 2010/02/17 10:45:47 (permalink)
    The Q9550 is the best for your money, but you can get a qx9650 extreme for about $370 on ebay, or if you want to go all out there is a QX9770 listed for $600. 

      
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    Re:Need a new chip for my 780i sli - any suggestions? 2010/02/17 17:03:13 (permalink)
    jpwiggo@yahoo.com

    I'm not near a microcenter and they don't sell it online :(  but will find it somewhere

    Can I just do a swap - will I need to do anything else to my rig to get it to accept the newe chip?


    Clear the CMOS before install. On first boot, go into Bios and load Default settings to be safe. Do not have to reinstall OS.
     
    Sorry to hear on the Q6600 mine has been good to me for a long time.
     
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    Re:Need a new chip for my 780i sli - any suggestions? 2021/06/02 13:01:57 (permalink)
    Turned out it was not the chip but a MB going bad
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    Re:Need a new chip for my 780i sli - any suggestions? 2021/07/01 10:38:57 (permalink)
    jpwiggo@yahoo.com
    Turned out it was not the chip but a MB going bad


    Sometimes I come across old 780i motherboards on auction sites. That is the only way you'll find one. 

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