I would like to purchase a new computer for my family, and slowdown has always been an issue.
The computer they use currently holds a Pentium 4 @ 2.8 Ghz. CPU.
Buying a new computer, I know I should get enough Ram to help slowdown, but I would really like to know what would be the absolute best processor I could purchase without it being too expensive.
I don't want it to be mid-ranged or anything, but it doesn't need to be the most powerful/expensive processor available, just the all-around best. Intel/AMD, I don't really care. In my personal, non-family, computer, I have an Intel E6600 @ 2.4 Ghz, which is great, but still has its slowdown moments. I need a processor that eliminates slowdown as much as possible. Any help/ Newegg products would be greatly appreciated.

It totally depends on what you plan to do with it. I would go with the Q6600 or Q9450. Is there a budget constraint?

What are you doing when the slowdowns happen? How long do these slowdowns happen? How old is the OS install? There are so many factors that will cause a computer to slow down, software and hardware wise.

Q6600 with 4GB RAM, use Vista 64-bit or XP.

quads
q6600=$100 q6700=$200 phenom be=$230-250

tri=not really worth it.

dual=wolfdale 8xxx only $200ish

yes this is a half @s5ed response...

Q9450 is a great CPU for $300 or so.

Does "best" mean fastest? That would be QX9775, at $1.5k.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] Tpk=qx9775

Q6600 is the best bang for the buck, at $190. Q9450 is the next step up, although it's nowhere nearly the best bang for the buck, as it's a large price increase for a small performance increase.

Well, you could always go with a 9770 for $90 less...



As for Q6600 vs 9450? I think the 9450 is worth it for the 45nm (oc's better, lower power) and larger cache. If you're on a budget though, the Q6600 is certainly a good choice.

Q6600 is definitely a good choice if you are on a budget.

the best i will buy is the Q9450 but the best of the best now is still the QX9775!

true it is....half!
but also on good CPUs

A relevant question would be are you purchasing parts to build/custom build or a box from manufacturer like HP/Dell or something like that~
Your own build or custom build means you want to look at the what the cpu will need to go with it for a motherboard and ram......

(do 2 halfs of an @s5 make a whole one?)

I believe the WateryBridge Intel Processor which has 8192 cores and a core speed of 4 terahertz (its a new model the military just got... its 5 generations after sandybridge.... it only works in the X118 mobo) costs only 1.768 trillion

for normal people the q6600 or the q9450 =D

quantum computing. LOL

Obviously, OP has no further information to impart.

Could you let me in on where you can get a Q6600 for only $100. The cheapest I've ever seen them was around $180 for the OEM model.

-There isn't a serious budget constraint, I just can't spend over $500 on a CPU.. that'd be ridiculous
-General computer use/ minimal gaming
-I'm just sick of my computer being unable to handle opening files and more than one application
-These slowdowns generally happen when I'm using more than one application or trying to browse a folder with pictures/vids in Thumbnail view. And when I do this, the computer will freeze, and I'll wait about 5 minutes before I can do anything.
-I'm looking for a processor that will make my computing experience hassle-free