Hi guys....
I'm pretty much a novice and have a choice between E8600 and Q9550 cpu's. Which one is best for gaming (using GTX280 gpu). I hear people talking about future proofing using quad but surely by the time it's relevant to gaming new quads will have been released. How soon will dual core be irrelevant? Looking to play games like Supreme Commander, Company of Heroes, World in Conflict, Crysis etc.
The price difference is a negligible £40 so purely a speed, power issue really....what would you advise?
Appreciate your help.
I'm pretty much a novice and have a choice between E8600 and Q9550 cpu's. Which one is best for gaming (using GTX280 gpu). I hear people talking about future proofing using quad but surely by the time it's relevant to gaming new quads will have been released. How soon will dual core be irrelevant? Looking to play games like Supreme Commander, Company of Heroes, World in Conflict, Crysis etc.
The price difference is a negligible £40 so purely a speed, power issue really....what would you advise?
Appreciate your help.