Quad core or Dual core?

2008-08-22 02:17:23

#1

a_reborn_vetaran: Member; +8|6240|Belgium

Hi,

I'd like to know which is the best for gaming.
I was going to buy the E8400 Intel Dual core, but I was wondering if maybe the Quad core is even better for gaming than that?

Thanks,

Reborn

2008-08-22 02:20:48

#2

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6721|The Twilight Zone

Dual core especially if you're gonna OC. E8400 is a great choice.

https://www.shrani.si/f/3H/7h/45GTw71U/untitled-1.png

2008-08-22 04:39:08

#3

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6465|Winland

http://www.ocforums.com/showpost.php?p= … ostcount=1

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2008-08-22 04:40:40

#4

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6721|The Twilight Zone

Freezer7Pro wrote:
http://www.ocforums.com/showpost.php?p=5726749&postcount=1

Sticky ploX

2008-08-22 04:42:44

#5

']['error.V2: Om nom nom nom; +48|6081

E8400 for gaming

edit: guy in the link that sup gave has a Q9450 2.66Ghz at 3.6Ghz (450FSB x 8), now how would he be keeping that cool on 100%?

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2008-08-22 06:11:17

#6

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6465|Winland

']['error.V2 wrote:
E8400 for gaming

edit: guy in the link that sup gave has a Q9450 2.66Ghz at 3.6Ghz (450FSB x 8), now how would he be keeping that cool on 100%?

That I gave

And a Q9450 at 3.66 is not very hot. It produces less heat than a P4, and you can cool a P4 at 4GHz with an F7P.

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2008-08-22 06:30:41

#7

jamiet757: Member; +138|6890

Anyways, back on topic, I have an e8400, and I love it.

My mobo sucks so I can't get it past 3.56GHz, but it easily does 4GHz on air, and I have water. When I upgrade my mobo, we will see what I can hit.

2008-08-22 06:50:30

#8

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6721|The Twilight Zone

jamiet757 wrote:
Anyways, back on topic, I have an e8400, and I love it.

My mobo sucks so I can't get it past 3.56GHz, but it easily does 4GHz on air, and I have water. When I upgrade my mobo, we will see what I can hit.

Pics of your water setup please!!! I'm thinking of getting water for my CPU at first.

2008-08-22 07:12:11

#9

jamiet757: Member; +138|6890

I will when I get a chance.

2008-08-22 07:14:45

#10

Brasso: member; +1,549|6898

For gaming, DC.

But quads are tight in general, trust me.

"people in ny have a general idea of how to drive. one of the pedals goes forward the other one prevents you from dying"

2008-08-22 07:26:58

#11

Gooners: Wiki Contributor; +2,700|6900

Freezer7Pro wrote:
']['error.V2 wrote:
E8400 for gaming

edit: guy in the link that sup gave has a Q9450 2.66Ghz at 3.6Ghz (450FSB x 8), now how would he be keeping that cool on 100%?
That I gave

And a Q9450 at 3.66 is not very hot. It produces less heat than a P4, and you can cool a P4 at 4GHz with an F7P.

I have a Q9450 at 3.5GHz, and I'm using a Zalman 9700NT (or LED) :S

2008-08-22 07:29:00

#12

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6721|The Twilight Zone

Gooners wrote:
Freezer7Pro wrote:
']['error.V2 wrote:
E8400 for gaming

edit: guy in the link that sup gave has a Q9450 2.66Ghz at 3.6Ghz (450FSB x 8), now how would he be keeping that cool on 100%?
That I gave

And a Q9450 at 3.66 is not very hot. It produces less heat than a P4, and you can cool a P4 at 4GHz with an F7P.
I have a Q9450 at 3.5GHz, and I'm using a Zalman 9700NT (or LED) :S

Temps?

2008-08-22 07:30:33

#13

Gooners: Wiki Contributor; +2,700|6900

.Sup wrote:
Gooners wrote:
Freezer7Pro wrote:

That I gave

And a Q9450 at 3.66 is not very hot. It produces less heat than a P4, and you can cool a P4 at 4GHz with an F7P.
I have a Q9450 at 3.5GHz, and I'm using a Zalman 9700NT (or LED) :S
Temps?

27 Degrees (CPU)

By the Way what's the most accurate temp reading app.

2008-08-22 07:31:58

#14

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6721|The Twilight Zone

Gooners wrote:
.Sup wrote:
Gooners wrote:

I have a Q9450 at 3.5GHz, and I'm using a Zalman 9700NT (or LED) :S
Temps?
27 Degrees (CPU)

By the Way what's the most accurate temp reading app.

Try Real Temp or Core Temp. Real temp is a must for C2Ds.

2008-08-22 07:33:36

#15

Brasso: member; +1,549|6898

.Sup wrote:
Gooners wrote:
.Sup wrote:

Temps?
27 Degrees (CPU)

By the Way what's the most accurate temp reading app.
Try Real Temp or Core Temp. Real temp is a must for C2Ds.

Q9300 @ 3.3 GHz, using a Zalman CNPS9500 LED. Unfortunately my voltages are really high so right now my idle temps are 33-33-39-39.

"people in ny have a general idea of how to drive. one of the pedals goes forward the other one prevents you from dying"

2008-08-22 07:37:38

#16

Gooners: Wiki Contributor; +2,700|6900

haffeysucks wrote:
.Sup wrote:
Gooners wrote:

27 Degrees (CPU)

By the Way what's the most accurate temp reading app.
Try Real Temp or Core Temp. Real temp is a must for C2Ds.
Q9300 @ 3.3 GHz, using a Zalman CNPS9500 LED. Unfortunately my voltages are really high so right now my idle temps are 33-33-39-39.

Whats your Vcore

2008-08-22 12:44:03

#17

Brasso: member; +1,549|6898

Gooners wrote:
haffeysucks wrote:
.Sup wrote:
Try Real Temp or Core Temp. Real temp is a must for C2Ds.
Q9300 @ 3.3 GHz, using a Zalman CNPS9500 LED. Unfortunately my voltages are really high so right now my idle temps are 33-33-39-39.
Whats your Vcore

manually set voltages -

https://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p292/haffeysucks/0822081531.jpg

actual voltages -

https://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p292/haffeysucks/0822081532.jpg

"people in ny have a general idea of how to drive. one of the pedals goes forward the other one prevents you from dying"

2008-08-22 12:50:15

#18

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6721|The Twilight Zone

OMG haff those are some pretty high voltages.

2008-08-22 13:54:08

#19

Brasso: member; +1,549|6898

.Sup wrote:
OMG haff those are some pretty high voltages.

told you, its going to be winter soon so high OCs

Last edited by haffeysucks (2008-08-22 13:54:36)

"people in ny have a general idea of how to drive. one of the pedals goes forward the other one prevents you from dying"

2008-08-23 02:20:45

#20

a_reborn_vetaran: Member; +8|6240|Belgium

I gonna get the E8400 then :d

Thanks guys

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