Author Topic: Moving to new MB - Help? (Read 252 times)

Chalenge · « **on:** February 07, 2008, 09:16:42 AM »

I am moving to an Intel board (ASUS P5KC) but I would like to know if its better to go with a core 2 quad or core 2 duo cpu. I want this board so I can move to the Ati DX10 cards but of course I dont want AH2 to have any new problems after the change.

Other than a cpu recommendation I would also like to know if there is any thing I need to be aware of? Thanks for any help you may have.

Skuzzy · « **Reply #1 on:** February 07, 2008, 09:27:51 AM »

Overall, the duo chips are faster than tha quad core chips, in terms of straight up performance. They also consume less power which generates less heat. The cost/performance ratios favor dual core as well.

Unless you are an avid video/audio editor, you really will not be able to get much out of the quad core CPU's.

Chalenge · « **Reply #2 on:** February 07, 2008, 09:39:20 AM »

Thank you Skuzzy.

Trog · « **Reply #3 on:** February 07, 2008, 11:31:20 AM »

The Wolfdale E8400 is the best performance/cost core duo out on the market today. Overclocks like a beast, you won't be disappointed

Getback · « **Reply #4 on:** February 07, 2008, 02:36:31 PM »

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Originally posted by Trog
The Wolfdale E8400 is the best performance/cost core duo out on the market today. Overclocks like a beast, you won't be disappointed

I have one sitting at home waiting for it's new case.