Core 2 Due E6400 vs Pentium D 925

[hans_pcguy]

If you put 800mhz ram in it will run at 800. But it is hardly worth buying new ram to go from 667 to 800. You wouldn't see that much performance difference.

 

[hans_pcguy]

As far as the CPU Clock being at 1066, the ram clock is independent from the CPU clock. Neither will affect each other.

 

[Obnoxious]

The Core 2 Duo E6400 surpasses the Pentium D 925 by far by ease. Since your motherboard supports the Core 2 Duo, and will run at 1066MHz, then it's clear that the C2D will run circles around the PD.

With that said, if you're serious about upgrading and increasing performance, your motherboard may support Core 2 Quad's, which are still ranked under high-end in most benchmarks. C2Q's are likely to be supported if your motherboard can already take Core 2 Duo's. You may then install/upgrade your graphics card to something more modern; boosting your computer's performance. Finally, the component you'll notice make a difference in "performance" from use on a daily basis, and as well as a file server; you guessed it, a SSD. The latter will improve responsiveness, and you will be impressed with performance of your machine.

Not trying to sell anything, but if you're willing to put money in an upgrade; then the options are available. Generally the Core 2 Duo is by far better then your Pentium D anyhow.

All the best.

 

[outlw6669]

Or 6 year old threads in this case....

Seriously, let it die.

 

[hans_pcguy]

I am pretty sure a 945G chipset will not support Core 2 CPUS.

 

[outlw6669]

 

[hans_pcguy]

YOUR MACHINE WILL NOT SUPPORT THE CORE 2 E6400.

 

[hans_pcguy]

How the fk did i get in a 6 yr old thread?