Best processor?

[mattop101]

I am purchasing a new pc and I was wondering which cpu is best. I will be using it for games such as GTA 4 and also I will use it for apps like photoshop and video software.

intel Core 2 Duo E7500 2.93GHz
intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.00GHz
intel Core 2 Duo E8500 3.16GHz
intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33GHz
intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 2.50GHz
intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 2.66GHz

 

[rooseveltdon]

For gaming the best processor in the bunch is the E8500,it's fast and overclocks like a beast with 6mb cache,for multi tasking and video software the best option is the core 2 quad Q8400,the E8500 is actually better in gaming benchmarks but the four cores on the Q8400 make it a great choice for video software (plus it can always be overclocked as well albeit it wont go as far as you could go with the E8500) both processors are decent and will give you a good performance overall its your prerogative really.

 

[Bluescreendeath]

Best for gaming = Core2s.

The Q8x00 aren't very good from what I've read.

The E8400 and E8500 are your best options - great for gaming, and pretty good for editing software.

 

[ainarssems]

For GTA IV and photoshop, video software go for Quad. Might want to look at Q9550 or at least Q9400 if budget allows, else go for Q8400

 

[megamanx00]

The E8400 is the same as the E8500 but with a slightly lower clock speed due to it's lower multiplier. If you're going to overclock it and are on a budget then I would go with the E8400 to put money elsewhere like in aftermarket cooling for better overclocking. If you're going to buy it from somewhere then go ahead and get the E8500. The Q8000 series are rather low speck quad cores and are outpaced by the E8000 series as far as gaming is concerned.

 

[jimmysmitty]

I am purchasing a new pc and I was wondering which cpu is best. I will be using it for games such as GTA 4 and also I will use it for apps like photoshop and video software.

intel Core 2 Duo E7500 2.93GHz
intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.00GHz
intel Core 2 Duo E8500 3.16GHz
intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33GHz
intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 2.50GHz
intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 2.66GHz

If you are going to game MAKE sure you get a quad. ESPECIALLY FOR GTAIV!!!!!!

Go to the Steam forums for GTA IV and you will see that people with a dual core do not fare as well as those with a quad core.

 

[hefox]

My suggestion is Q6700. The best thing about this processor is FSB 1066 so by overclocking it a bit, it will be much better comparing to what you asked for.

 

[Helloworld_98]

^ except it's old technology and since he's building a new PC the Phenom II line would be a better option.

 

[flyin15sec]

Q6x00 series are better than Q8x00, with larger cache and overclockability.

Opt for Intel Q9550 or AMD PhenomII 940 or 955.

 

[smithereen]

+1 for Phenom II. Look into the Ph2 X3 720 - it's better than the e8X00 series in gaming, and cheeper.

 

[Helloworld_98]

the Q8 series beat the Q6 series clock for clock actually.

 

[bige420]

I, personally, would go Phenom II 940, its $4 more than the Q8400 and beats it in most of the benchmarks. Check out this article that compares the 940 to the Q8400.

http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/intel/showdoc.aspx?i=3559

 

[mattop101]

Would the Q9550 be a better option?

 

[bige420]

The Q9550 would be better than all of those, but you have limited upgrading options later on, as socket LGA 775 isnt going to be having any major cpu's released for it anymore.

edit: if your going to get the Q9550 you might want to consider going i7 920. Its better than the Q9550 and its around the same price, but you would just have to work in DDR3 memory and a LGA 1366 mobo, which might be a bit more expensive.

 

[Guest]

yeah gta iv is well known for it's graphics , i'll suggest you intel core 2 quad q8300

 

[logitic]

I would suggest getting the the best one for your budget. But all of those are old Tech. If your building new and want to stick with Intel try to get in the 1156 socket range.

If I am not mistaken Intel is going to put out some more i3's and i5's that have HT later in 2010.

 

[Mousemonkey]

I would suggest that after six months the OP has long since made a decision.