Which CPU?

newguy90 · 05-23-2008, 02:11 PM

I am planning on building a computer that will be mostly for gaming. Im not sure which CPU would be best. I was looking at :
1. Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz

2. Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz

Anyone have an opinion on which is better? Thanks.

**emosun** · 05-23-2008, 02:35 PM

The e8400 will be a little faster for gaming.

Eido · 05-23-2008, 05:01 PM

a lot of benchmarks have proven that the E8400 out performs the Q6600 in gaming. That's probably because games have not taken full advantage of more than two cores.

Tumbleweed36 · 05-23-2008, 06:19 PM

The e8400 will use more of the capabilities of the CPU (many applications won't use all 4 cores) than the Q6600. IMHO, if you are challenging the computer, the e8400 wins this one hands down, unless you are doing the type of task and using software that can take advantage of the quad core. Those applications and usages are few and far between. Don't misunderstand, the Q6600 it is a great CPU, but in a heads up battle with most normal applications, the e8400 will win. I made this same decision about a month ago and I am happy I chose the e8400.

**emosun** · 05-23-2008, 06:57 PM

Wish I could get those new cpu's. Mine only supports the regular core2duos and quad cores.

05-23-2008, 02:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
newguy90 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 12 OS: XP SP2	Which CPU? I am planning on building a computer that will be mostly for gaming. Im not sure which CPU would be best. I was looking at : 1. Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz 2. Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz Anyone have an opinion on which is better? Thanks.

05-23-2008, 02:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 6,951 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: Which CPU? The e8400 will be a little faster for gaming. __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

05-23-2008, 05:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Eido Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2 OS: XP SP2	Re: Which CPU? a lot of benchmarks have proven that the E8400 out performs the Q6600 in gaming. That's probably because games have not taken full advantage of more than two cores.

05-23-2008, 06:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,655 OS: XP Professional	Re: Which CPU? The e8400 will use more of the capabilities of the CPU (many applications won't use all 4 cores) than the Q6600. IMHO, if you are challenging the computer, the e8400 wins this one hands down, unless you are doing the type of task and using software that can take advantage of the quad core. Those applications and usages are few and far between. Don't misunderstand, the Q6600 it is a great CPU, but in a heads up battle with most normal applications, the e8400 will win. I made this same decision about a month ago and I am happy I chose the e8400. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

05-23-2008, 06:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 6,951 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: Which CPU? Wish I could get those new cpu's. Mine only supports the regular core2duos and quad cores. __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list