The Q6600 and GTX 550 Ti handle gaming well, delivering smooth performance for most titles.
The Q6600 and GTX 550 Ti handle gaming well, delivering smooth performance for most titles.
It seems compatible with a mid-range GPU like the HD 3000 iGPU running at 768p and 60fps. There’s a guide available that explains optimization tips for such setups.
Prior to moving to Haswell, I owned a Q9400 and its performance matched that of an i3-4170.
It seems you're experiencing some issues with running GTA V on your current system. The fact that you're still using Sandy Bridge-EP suggests compatibility considerations, but the game can be demanding.
I question whether boosting performance further is possible with a CPU upgrade (+5 FPS) and a 3770K processor running at 4.4GHz.
Absolutely, everything looks good now. Switching from FX really improved the performance—just a few extra frames and no stuttering or lag.
Consider upgrading now or wait for a better option. The Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 is powerful, but whether it's worth using depends on your current needs and the specific tasks you're running.
after upgrading from the i5 760 to a higher-end processor, I moved from medium to high settings. I experienced stuttering at 55 frames per second and kept getting stuck at around 65 FPS or more. The 775 seems to be struggling too.