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Originally Posted by Annatar
It entirely depends on whether or not the game is optimised for quad core processors. If it's not you'd be better off with a dual core, since the game might only use two of your four cores, leaving the other two idle.
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hi sober, good thread, valid points from all, pick from them as you may, all helps. (Option 1) the e8400 cpu is the 3rd fastest stock core 2 duo, but is best overclocker in duo range, great cpu. add cpu cooler, 4 gig ddr 2 corsair dom 1066 mhz u got a fast one provide mobo supports fsb speeds, appropriate psu vid card etc, and thats the old way good for 2 more years. (Option 2) As for quad rigs this is a mid for speed and multi tasking, cpu runs cooler, wont beat 1st opt for speed on single core games.( Option 3) i7 nehalem, no fsb replaced by QPI, Tri chan onboard memory controler, lower latency, optimum bandwidth, 6 slots of ram, HT, and to counter the quote above TB tech thus powering down inactive cores, and redirecting power to the active ones. new way, but very costly. as for the ram ddr3 more to offer but must be supported, ddr2 still fast with lower latencies. entirely individual pref, how long, what for, looking ahead, reliabilty, cost etc etc good luck its a hard choice. having said that for sh5 option 1 would be plenty, but for how long?
