As most games aren't using quad cores now I'd go with the E8400 (Ordered one myself too) But on the other hand, quad cores are the future. So it depends on what you want.
Agreed, I think the main question you got to ask is, when would I be replacing it. I know when you buy a part that is one of the last things you think of but I think its one of the best ways to pick a component right for now. I would go for the quad myself, overclock the difference in speed if you really have to, and when the guys who opted for dualies are starting to strugle, your quad will come in to its own.RDMC wrote:
As most games aren't using quad cores now I'd go with the E8400 (Ordered one myself too) But on the other hand, quad cores are the future. So it depends on what you want.
Besides, despite dual cores being quicker, its hardly a wrist watch difference. IMO
Martyn
Agreed, I think the main question you got to ask is, when would I be replacing it. I know when you buy a part that is one of the last things you think of but I think its one of the best ways to pick a component right for now. I would go for the quad myself, overclock the difference in speed if you really have to, and when the guys who opted for dualies are starting to strugle, your quad will come in to its own.
Besides, despite dual cores being quicker, its hardly a wrist watch difference. IMO
Martyn
Yes I have to agree with both of you, if your overclocking, go for quad, but if you just want a fast CPU, go for the DualRDMC wrote:
As most games aren't using quad cores now I'd go with the E8400 (Ordered one myself too) But on the other hand, quad cores are the future. So it depends on what you want.
BTW, an E8400 with a new cooler can reach speeds of 3.6 ghz. Its 3.0 at stock. So really, you could make the dual core even faster than it allready is. If you want to offcourse, I am not planning on OC'ing mine.Kurazoo wrote:
Agreed, I think the main question you got to ask is, when would I be replacing it. I know when you buy a part that is one of the last things you think of but I think its one of the best ways to pick a component right for now. I would go for the quad myself, overclock the difference in speed if you really have to, and when the guys who opted for dualies are starting to strugle, your quad will come in to its own.
Besides, despite dual cores being quicker, its hardly a wrist watch difference. IMO
MartynYes I have to agree with both of you, if your overclocking, go for quad, but if you just want a fast CPU, go for the DualRDMC wrote:
As most games aren't using quad cores now I'd go with the E8400 (Ordered one myself too) But on the other hand, quad cores are the future. So it depends on what you want.
4ghz and more actuallyRDMC wrote:
BTW, an E8400 with a new cooler can reach speeds of 3.6 ghz. Its 3.0 at stock. So really, you could make the dual core even faster than it allready is. If you want to offcourse, I am not planning on OC'ing mine.Kurazoo wrote:
Agreed, I think the main question you got to ask is, when would I be replacing it. I know when you buy a part that is one of the last things you think of but I think its one of the best ways to pick a component right for now. I would go for the quad myself, overclock the difference in speed if you really have to, and when the guys who opted for dualies are starting to strugle, your quad will come in to its own.
Besides, despite dual cores being quicker, its hardly a wrist watch difference. IMO
MartynYes I have to agree with both of you, if your overclocking, go for quad, but if you just want a fast CPU, go for the DualRDMC wrote:
As most games aren't using quad cores now I'd go with the E8400 (Ordered one myself too) But on the other hand, quad cores are the future. So it depends on what you want.
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/sho … p?t=173999
I got that wolfdale
And how is it? It is as sexy as I think it is? I'll be getting it with 2 - 3 weeks from nowbullit wrote:
I got that wolfdale
Even better.Sup wrote:
4ghz and more actuallyRDMC wrote:
BTW, an E8400 with a new cooler can reach speeds of 3.6 ghz. Its 3.0 at stock. So really, you could make the dual core even faster than it allready is. If you want to offcourse, I am not planning on OC'ing mine.Kurazoo wrote:
Yes I have to agree with both of you, if your overclocking, go for quad, but if you just want a fast CPU, go for the DualAgreed, I think the main question you got to ask is, when would I be replacing it. I know when you buy a part that is one of the last things you think of but I think its one of the best ways to pick a component right for now. I would go for the quad myself, overclock the difference in speed if you really have to, and when the guys who opted for dualies are starting to strugle, your quad will come in to its own.
Besides, despite dual cores being quicker, its hardly a wrist watch difference. IMO
Martyn
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/sho … p?t=173999
Sweet, my processor is still the fastest on the market!
E8400 is the best value for money atm and you can still go for a quad in a year and sell this one. Its so cheap i would buy 2.RDMC wrote:
And how is it? It is as sexy as I think it is? I'll be getting it with 2 - 3 weeks from nowbullit wrote:
I got that wolfdaleEven better.Sup wrote:
4ghz and more actuallyRDMC wrote:
BTW, an E8400 with a new cooler can reach speeds of 3.6 ghz. Its 3.0 at stock. So really, you could make the dual core even faster than it allready is. If you want to offcourse, I am not planning on OC'ing mine.
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/sho … p?t=173999
And glance at the second one? Or buy a skulltrail mobo with it?.Sup wrote:
E8400 is the best value for money atm and you can still go for a quad in a year and sell this one. Its so cheap i would buy 2.RDMC wrote:
And how is it? It is as sexy as I think it is? I'll be getting it with 2 - 3 weeks from nowbullit wrote:
I got that wolfdaleEven better
Anyway, we are going off topic.
So I'd say get the E8400 is your PC is gaming based, the processor will be on top for atleast a year. But if you are more into multitasking or future proof go with a quad core. They both a good, Quad cores tend to be better in software and dual cores better in gaming.
I don't need quad for porn
I run everything on high and its a constant 35 degree after hardcore gaming then back to 25-27 degrees
The first thing i think of when picking parts is when i might beable to replace it. Thats why i went quad, it may be awhile for the next upgrade (just dropped $1300). while games may not use it much yet, i'm guessing in 1-2yrs (when i'll most likely upgrade agian) they will. I went trough the same thing when i bought my last cpu, a dual core, people said the same thing, go single core it's faster and games don't use dual but before i upgraded they did and i'm glad a had it.Bell wrote:
Agreed, I think the main question you got to ask is, when would I be replacing it. I know when you buy a part that is one of the last things you think of but I think its one of the best ways to pick a component right for now. I would go for the quad myself, overclock the difference in speed if you really have to, and when the guys who opted for dualies are starting to strugle, your quad will come in to its own.RDMC wrote:
As most games aren't using quad cores now I'd go with the E8400 (Ordered one myself too) But on the other hand, quad cores are the future. So it depends on what you want.
Besides, despite dual cores being quicker, its hardly a wrist watch difference. IMO
Martyn
Nice one, what heatsink do you use?bullit wrote:
I run everything on high and its a constant 35 degree after hardcore gaming then back to 25-27 degrees
Was just about to ask that, does that happen to be the stock cooler?Kurazoo wrote:
Nice one, what heatsink do you use?bullit wrote:
I run everything on high and its a constant 35 degree after hardcore gaming then back to 25-27 degrees
whats a heatsink lol?
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Do you have the stock cooler or a aftermarket one?bullit wrote:
whats a heatsink lol?
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lol wut?bullit wrote:
whats a heatsink lol?
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You can not run that cool on games (on high) with a stock cooler unless your fan is big and fast.RDMC wrote:
Do you have the stock cooler or a aftermarket one?bullit wrote:
whats a heatsink lol?
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Lol at big and fast!The#1Spot wrote:
You can not run that cool on games (on high) with a stock cooler unless your fan is big and fast.RDMC wrote:
Do you have the stock cooler or a aftermarket one?bullit wrote:
whats a heatsink lol?
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Using what came with the CPU then my case fans do the rest.
They come with pretty big coolers I believe. And according to bullit he still uses the stock cooler, so I its possible actually, which is good news for me!The#1Spot wrote:
You can not run that cool on games (on high) with a stock cooler unless your fan is big and fast.RDMC wrote:
Do you have the stock cooler or a aftermarket one?bullit wrote:
whats a heatsink lol?
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Pwnage.
btw 100 fps constant on BF2 says so on xfire
btw 100 fps constant on BF2 says so on xfire
Sweetness. Try Iron Gator for me pls (If you can)bullit wrote:
Pwnage.
btw 100 fps constant on BF2 says so on xfire