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Originally Posted by Skybird
That's why I prefer 2 high GHz processors over 4 CPUs with lower GHz.
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Umm ArmA 2 would benefit much from 4 cores than 2.
I'm using a 2 core i5 myself though.
For games with a lot to compute like the Total War series or ArmA 2 it's best to have as many core as possible but it's true most application would only require 1 or two cores at most and with threading each core is already giving 2 cycle of calculation albeit at reduced speed than from different cores. The thing is if you buy higher speed double core CPU the gain will be in relatively simpler and or smaller programs such as file converting or older games. The gain will not be that much either well in the seconds range. Though it will make your everyday work activities a lot smoother.
But if you use lower speed 4 cores the gain will be very noticeable when playing newer games with a lot of stuffs going on. Like I said ArmA 2 and total war will greatly benefit from more cores. Well it's up to you to decide knowing this.
Excellent taste of gaming I must add. I like many of those titles you listed.