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Konata Izumi Grandmaster Cheater Supreme
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Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 1:30 pm Post subject: CPU question. |
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Im building a new computer and im not sure whether i want a dual core or a quad. im doing extreme gaming (crysis, bioshock, ut3, hl2) and i need it to run fast and relativley cool.
should i save 50 bucks or not?
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superweapons Grandmaster Cheater Supreme
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What are the specific models? Like E8400 vs. Q6600.
If you want to future proof, the best way to go is with a quad. You might want to wait for newer processors to release, the prices might dip lower.
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Localhost I post too much
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Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 3:25 pm Post subject: |
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50 bucks + x >= y
DOES NOT WORK... how much do you have total and which processors are you checking out... Quad cores range from 200-1200 dollars...
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Madman I post too much
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Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 3:26 pm Post subject: |
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I'd go with a Q6600 and OC to 3.0GHz...
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Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Q6600 is sub $200 now, and is undoubtedly the best bang for the buck.
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Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 8:38 pm Post subject: |
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It's about overclocking. Overclocking will save you hundreds of dollars.
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