[Solved] Should i use 4 cores or 2?

I have a Q9550 2.83Ghz while using 4 cores. i do edit videos and render, but not so much. If i disable 2 of the cores my CPU goes at 6.0Ghz and i mostly game, should i use all 4 or just 2? and will it do any difference? thanks guys.

LOl, I haven't heard this one before.

Like SCofD said, disabling the cores doesn't amp up the speed of the remaining cores on a Q9550.

The Intel Nehalem processors can step up a little bit when other cores are not in use but not to 6.0 Ghz.

In fact, you'd need some god ol' LN2 (liquid nitrogen) to hit a clock speed of 6.0 Ghz.

4 cores > 2 cores.

If you disable 2 cores then You'lll notice performance decrease even if you are not running heavy tasks.

ok thanks