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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: Chalenge on February 07, 2008, 09:16:42 AM

Title: Moving to new MB - Help?
Post by: 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.

Title: Moving to new MB - Help?
Post by: Skuzzy 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.

Title: Moving to new MB - Help?
Post by: Chalenge on February 07, 2008, 09:39:20 AM

Thank you Skuzzy.

Title: Moving to new MB - Help?
Post by: Trog 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

Title: Moving to new MB - Help?
Post by: Getback 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. :D