Core 2 Question

[lycanthrope]

I was searching around considering buying the 6400 but then i came across these two core 2's on different sites.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2341557&CatId=2396

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?pfp=BROWSE&N=200136&product_code=341702&Pn=Viiv_Technology_Core_2_Duo_E6400


The one on CompUSA says Intel ViiV Technology, What is the difference between that one and the one on tigerdirect. Help would be awesome!.

Thx

 

[dasickninja]

There is absolutely no difference between these two Core 2's. Viiv is just the name of Intel's multimedia (home theater) technology. The technology comes on every Core 2 Duo.

 

[exit2dos]

As DaSickNinja said, these two chips are identical. ViiV is a multimedia platform (not a CPU technology) consisting of the CPU, Mobo chipset, DRM and NIC. If you're building a Home Theater PC (HTPC), here is some info about it:

To be certified as a Viiv-technology based, PCs will all feature dual-core processors:

Intel Pentium D
Intel Pentium Extreme Edition
Intel Core Duo
Intel Core 2 Duo
Intel Core 2 Extreme
Alongside one of the following chipsets:

Intel 975X Express, 955X Express, 945G Express, 945P Express, 945GT Express, P965 Express or
Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset
And one of the following network adapters

Intel PRO/1000 PM, PRO/100 VE, or PRO/100 VM
Some of the other features for Viiv PCs include:

Intel Matrix Storage Technology for setting up a RAID 0, 1, 5, or 10 array.
Support for up to 1080i high-definition television
Optional Integrated Media Server (IMS) - software designed to allow other portable devices in the same network.
64-bit processor [5] (except Core Duo)
Gigabit ethernet controller (only with Intel PRO/1000 PM Network Adapter)
Integrated digital video recorder (DVR)
Optional TV tuner
At least 5.1 channel audio, up to 7.1 audio
Intel's Quick Resume technology: allows on and off in a few seconds like a normal VCR or DVD player
Windows XP Media Center Edition with Update Rollup 2 or Windows Vista

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viiv

 

[lycanthrope]

Thx for the help i got one last question, So the ViiV is good for gaming too then since the core 2's are in that catogory?

 

[TechnologyCoordinator]

Thx for the help i got one last question, So the ViiV is good for gaming too then since the core 2's are in that catogory?

Viiv is more of a marketing gimmick than a solid technology. It's something that encourages makers to put an Intel CPU, with an Intel Chipset, with a few other Intel things so they can brand it is Viiv compliant.

The E6400 is a spanking awesome processor for gaming. Just make sure you use a good motherboard with a good video card and suffucient RAM.

If you have any other questions please ask away.

 

[Doughbuy]

... ignore Viiv.... doesn't mean jack, just get a comp that will do for gaming, i.e. good graphics, decent ram, decent cpu, whatnot...