New build (budget build) questions...

[Denholm]

Yet another recommendation to drop the quad core and go with the E8400 (Most games can only use two cores of any processor).

[RELIC]

I believe AH will use all four cores in a quad cpu.

[Denholm]

That would be something to ask Skuzzy. However, I seem to recall him saying AH only uses two cores. That was a while back, though.

[Skuzzy]

Yep, 2 cores for Aces High.

[Spikes]

The thing is, I'll probably be using this computer for a good 2-4 years (probably more), would the extra 10-20 bucks be a good investment as quad core's and their compatibilities become more common? I did look into the Wolfdales as well, Right now I think I've got a Athlon dual core 2.2ghz or something.

Edit: As a quick note Skuzzy, does AH have any plans to utilize 4 cores in the future?

Edit edit: With the case I now get a free PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817170010
Should I still shoot for another, better PSU?

[Dragon]

Edit edit: With the case I now get a free PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817170010
Should I still shoot for another, better PSU?

I wouldn't use that to anchor my boat

[Spikes]

I wouldn't use that to anchor my boat

Yeah, I guess I'll still go with the one K posted and...do something else with that one...

[Skuzzy]

Spikes, we have no direct control over how many cores the operating system will allow us to use.  Two cores are more than enough to handle what we need today.

[skribetm]

spikes,

download cpu-z, run 5 instances at once with the following tabs open:

1. CPU
2. Mainboard
3. Memory
4. SPD
5. Graphics

it gives us a better idea about system specs. should look like this:



depending on your mainboard, you should be able to upgrade your CPU as a drop-in part and will save you a little bit $$.

*edit: for got the download link. http://www.cpuid.com/download/cpuz/cpuz_152_setup.exe