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Zabby   05-15-2008 at 02:02:46 AM

I've decided that it's about time to build a new PC considering the one i have is four years old and just can't cut it anymore. Sadly i haven't been paying much attention to the new technology over the past half a year or so and i need help picking a processor. I really don't do anything currently but play games and i was thinking about getting a Core 2 Duo E8400 processor but i have a few questions.

The main question i have is.. is this the right processor for me to get on a mid level budget (somewhere in the $700 range)

Secondly why is the E8400 processor cheaper than the E6850?

Any help would be appreciated

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fatty35   05-15-2008 at 02:06:44 AM
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I would go with the E8400 as it is more future proof & gives you more overclocking headroom .etc

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Zabby   05-15-2008 at 02:10:44 AM
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that's pretty much what i figured but why is the 8400 so much cheaper than the 6850?

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mi1ez   05-15-2008 at 09:31:11 AM
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the 8400 runs cooler, is a better overclocker, and has more cache

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