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FAQ: should I get a dual core or quad core?
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Hi
Ihave seen like a new thread on this everyday so I want to fix that
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Q6600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115017
Price:480$
for a performance comparison we will use the e6600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115003
Price:222$
In most games benchmarks (3dmark06) there is a 1250 point increas
Zero Point
8800gtx
2gb of ddr2 800 memory.
however that is most likly due o a bottleneck in the graphics.
Q6600
PROS
4 cores
fast
decent overclocker
CONS
Price
E6600
PROS
great overclocker
Price
CONS
when quad becomes standard/more mainstreme you will need to upgrade
OTHER THOUGHTS.
The quad core is 250$ more. However it has double the cores. Currently the only FULLY multithreaded game is supreme commander (if I rember correctly). WHen using 4 cores the speed up is immense. The E6600 is still great but when quads are mainstream you will have to upgrade.
CONCLUSION
Buy a e6600 if
you will upgrade in a year
don't need the best
need that 200$ for different system upgrades
Buy a Q6600 if
You will not be upgrading too soon
do video or music editing
you want (close to) the best
For 200$ could get more RAM and really nice cooling for your case however when Quad Cores are more mainstream you will need to upgrade soon enough. I think the q6600 is the beter deal.
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EDti thsi information will be updated as the price drops come on July 22nd.
Also More games to support all 4 cores include a game by Alan Wake and Crysis
Ihave seen like a new thread on this everyday so I want to fix that
Q6600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115017
Price:480$
for a performance comparison we will use the e6600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115003
Price:222$
In most games benchmarks (3dmark06) there is a 1250 point increas
Zero Point
8800gtx
2gb of ddr2 800 memory.
however that is most likly due o a bottleneck in the graphics.
Q6600
PROS
4 cores
fast
decent overclocker
CONS
Price
E6600
PROS
great overclocker
Price
CONS
when quad becomes standard/more mainstreme you will need to upgrade
OTHER THOUGHTS.
The quad core is 250$ more. However it has double the cores. Currently the only FULLY multithreaded game is supreme commander (if I rember correctly). WHen using 4 cores the speed up is immense. The E6600 is still great but when quads are mainstream you will have to upgrade.
CONCLUSION
Buy a e6600 if
you will upgrade in a year
don't need the best
need that 200$ for different system upgrades
Buy a Q6600 if
You will not be upgrading too soon
do video or music editing
you want (close to) the best
For 200$ could get more RAM and really nice cooling for your case however when Quad Cores are more mainstream you will need to upgrade soon enough. I think the q6600 is the beter deal.
EDti thsi information will be updated as the price drops come on July 22nd.
Also More games to support all 4 cores include a game by Alan Wake and Crysis
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Great job....so going for the e 6600 now and buy a decent videocard along with it, and a mobo and new memory and....and.....and...... anyways rep+ for all that work you put into that
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Well I'll have to make a new one
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ANyways the e6600 price (should drop) too. SO nothing will have really changed
Originally Posted by TaiDinh Decisions may change when the Q6600 drops down to $266 next week. (July 22nd) |
ANyways the e6600 price (should drop) too. SO nothing will have really changed
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well I'm looking to help those people that this ISN'T obvious to
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Originally Posted by Fatal05 Well, most of what you said is obvious and pretty much common sense. It will probably help some people though.... |
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This is true. I like to remain positive--when word spread about the AMD price drop, prices were dead-on. I hope the same trend will follow.
Originally Posted by iampoor Well remeber thats what its EXPECTed to be OFFTOPIC: why would anyone rate this badly? |
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I believe it will be 266$
however if it isn't I don't want people to ba all disappointed an stuff
Originally Posted by PeaceMaker This is true. I like to remain positive--when word spread about the AMD price drop, prices were dead-on. I hope the same trend will follow. |
however if it isn't I don't want people to ba all disappointed an stuff
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it mr dell talking to the devil and starting dell after that
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Originally Posted by PeaceMaker dude.. u gotta explain to me your avatar. WHAT IS IT!? mr. dell?? |
Wait until July22nd and get quad core. Or dual core if your not going to be extreme multitasking. Q6600 should be around $266 on july 22nd, E6600 should be about $170, its worth the wait IMO. Wish i would have waited
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Payed $223.00 off newegg about a month ago, and coulda used my P4 for a month and saved money, or just got the Q
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already posted on the first page
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Thanks for trying to help altho
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Originally Posted by itslogz Wait until July22nd and get quad core. Or dual core if your not going to be extreme multitasking. Q6600 should be around $266 on july 22nd, E6600 should be about $170, its worth the wait IMO. Wish i would have waited
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Thanks for trying to help altho
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