Hi guys, I want to build a new system for gaming. I currently already have the 8800GT 512, so my GPU is good, but I want to get a new CPU because my current one is really bad (amd x2 3800+).
I heard that the Q6600 is really good, and it is also quad core, so in the future it might even better than the dual cores?
I looked at the CPU charts here on the website, and it shows that the E8400 is actually better performance for most of the stuff, but how come? Isn't it only dual core? And how come on the charts all those games very old?
Anyway, does any one know any articles that compare these two CPUs? or maybe you guys have some personal experience?
My local store sells them for pretty cheap. The E8400 for 199 and the Q6600 for 219 (Why is the E8400 cheaper if it is actually better performance?). So the price is about the same. I just want to get the the better one, and so that I don't have to upgrade it for about a year and a half.
Also, what kind of mobo should I get? is the P5K still good?
I heard that the Q6600 is really good, and it is also quad core, so in the future it might even better than the dual cores?
I looked at the CPU charts here on the website, and it shows that the E8400 is actually better performance for most of the stuff, but how come? Isn't it only dual core? And how come on the charts all those games very old?
Anyway, does any one know any articles that compare these two CPUs? or maybe you guys have some personal experience?
My local store sells them for pretty cheap. The E8400 for 199 and the Q6600 for 219 (Why is the E8400 cheaper if it is actually better performance?). So the price is about the same. I just want to get the the better one, and so that I don't have to upgrade it for about a year and a half.
Also, what kind of mobo should I get? is the P5K still good?