Dual or Quad Core

CompGuy321 · 05-15-2009, 12:49 PM

Hey guys i'm planning on building my first desktop... I was thinking of a Intel dual core 3ghz 6mb L2 or a quad core... is it worth the money at this point since pretty much the only games I play are counter strike source and call of duty 4? And is the intel processor mentioned fast enough with 4 gb ram?

Ssrogg · 05-15-2009, 01:59 PM

For a gamer, I'd suggest Intel E8500. For a serious multi-tasker I'd suggest a Quad. And on that note, I'd suggest going I7 if yer gonna go quad. The technology isn't quite there yet, but I know two different web designers/graphics artists that are truly singing the praises of I7 build using Vista 64bit.

My .02

**Tyree** · 05-15-2009, 03:20 PM

For gaming, Dual Core. 4GB RAM will be plenty.

CompGuy321 · 05-15-2009, 04:55 PM

is there a big difference between the E8500 and the E8400? worth the price difference??

**wrench97** · 05-15-2009, 05:44 PM

The price difference of usually about $20 yes it's worth it, the biggest difference is that it will OC higher.

Zealex · 05-17-2009, 03:03 PM

wrench is right about the 20 bucks part :D, and I'd say dual core

**ssj4Gogeta** · 05-18-2009, 10:36 PM

Dual Core if you're not going to run SLI/Crossfire. E8500.

05-15-2009, 12:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
CompGuy321 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 34 OS: Vista	Dual or Quad Core Hey guys i'm planning on building my first desktop... I was thinking of a Intel dual core 3ghz 6mb L2 or a quad core... is it worth the money at this point since pretty much the only games I play are counter strike source and call of duty 4? And is the intel processor mentioned fast enough with 4 gb ram?

05-15-2009, 01:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ssrogg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 168 OS: Xp	Re: Dual or Quad Core For a gamer, I'd suggest Intel E8500. For a serious multi-tasker I'd suggest a Quad. And on that note, I'd suggest going I7 if yer gonna go quad. The technology isn't quite there yet, but I know two different web designers/graphics artists that are truly singing the praises of I7 build using Vista 64bit. My .02

05-15-2009, 03:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,781 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Dual or Quad Core For gaming, Dual Core. 4GB RAM will be plenty.

05-15-2009, 04:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
CompGuy321 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 34 OS: Vista	Re: Dual or Quad Core is there a big difference between the E8500 and the E8400? worth the price difference??

05-15-2009, 05:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,770 OS: Win7	Re: Dual or Quad Core The price difference of usually about $20 yes it's worth it, the biggest difference is that it will OC higher. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

05-17-2009, 03:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
Zealex Tech, Games Team Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,164 OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit SP2 My System	Re: Dual or Quad Core wrench is right about the 20 bucks part :D, and I'd say dual core

05-18-2009, 10:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
ssj4Gogeta Custom User Title Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: India Posts: 1,867 OS: Windows XP SP2, Vista, Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex, Leopard (Kalyway) My System	Re: Dual or Quad Core Dual Core if you're not going to run SLI/Crossfire. E8500.