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[(FG) Preci]

im lookin at a Core 2 Duo or a Quad Core as my next CPU.

for Core 2 Duo im lookin at E8400, Wolfdale Core, S775, 3.0GHz, 1333MHz, 6MB Cache, 9x Multiplier
and im also lookin at Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700, Kentsfield Core, S775, 2.66 GHz 1066MHz 8MB Cache, 10x Multiplier

bum im not sure really as there about the same price where i look like on scan, ebuyer.

so if anyone could tell me which one to go for then that would be a great help and also if you can find it me for under £140 that would be even better

Thanks guys

love shoppin on a budget as my whole pc has been built on a budget haha

[(FG) TheLogick]

That quad is nice

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/148900 £155.94

Ebuyer, have the best customer service

[(FG) juliankr]

Ebuyer, have the best customer service

i'd have to disagree with that. i ordered all my bits for my new build last year from them and they forgot to put the cpu in the box. when i phoned them to let them know they, expected me to pay £10 more to have it sent out with 24 hour delivery after already paying for next day delivery for the original box of stuff. apart from that they are alright.

[(FG) Preci]

cheapest i can find it is here at Scan

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Intel-Core-...-Multiplier-OEM

its in bolton as well so thats close to me

will have to get my mate to take me tho hehe

[(FG) NeeDSiE]

where abouts are you preci, im in bury

[(FG) Preci]

Wigan me buddy only a 20 mins to drive to scan

[(FG) NeeDSiE]

not too bad, may be haunting you soon.

[(FG) Waidey]

E8400 is what i'd get. They clock to like 4Ghz on air. Not many programs im aware of (or use) are suited fully to QuadCore so its a bit meh

[(FG) Preci]

thats what i was thinkin but it has a qucker processing speed but and slower rate thats what i am hummm and harrrr in at tbh with ya.

i know that quads arnt really used to full potentual but it would be nice to have one for the speed of it i guess but also like you said i could clock it higher tho i dont really wanna do that but i guess i could

haha do it needs come find me haha

[Game4it]

E8400 is what i'd get. They clock to like 4Ghz on air. Not many programs im aware of (or use) are suited fully to QuadCore so its a bit meh

It depends on what he is using the pc for.If its the likes of video encoding and other multithreading software the quad would be off benifit.It also will be a while yet before mainstream games will take use of quadcore.

[(FG) Preci]

well it will be mainly for gaming and photoshop really tbh, wanted and needed a upgrade for afew months now and it just seems about now that my pc has a lag developing on some games i have played for years, i know that maybe due to dust killin air flow but i have noticed it slowing quite alot recently so i am due and upgrade, CPU i have now is Pent D dual core 3.2ghz but i have just overclocked it to 4ghz to speed it up somewhat more, will try it on this for a while but i will be needing one soon.

it will be mainly for gaming so what you think quad or core 2 duo?

[(FG) Destructor]

If it's only for gaming, go for the dual core. Quad cores are mainly used by those who multi-task on the extreme side (i.e. cad, video editing, etc) or those with more money than sense

Around 80% of software is still only designed to run on a single core so unless you plan on running a shed load of apps at the same time, stick with the dual.

Could go in depth into the pro's & cons of each type, but meh.. we'll keep it simple

I usually use one of the following 2 site for buying bits off.. never had any problems with either:

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http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=701&catid=6

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www.NovaTech.co.uk

[(FG) Preci]

Thanks for that site Des, same price as scan nearly just a few pennys but i still think i am goin to go with scan, easyer rather than waitin i can go get it there and then install it bish bosh bash gaming again in afew mins

so i guess i will go for the core 2 duo then save me some ££ as well may lever it standard for a while and then overclock it see what improvements i get


Thanks guys but if u do find it cheaper somewhere please let me know

[(FG) Preci]

O shiz, just realised my Motherboard wont run a FBS 1333mhz so it looks like i need a new motherboard now, so i may as well go big and get one which will last a while like SLI ready and also one that can run my memory, DDR2 at 1066mhz so i can get the full speed out of it rather than 800mhz so its lookin like a big spend for me now, probably over £100 for the motherboard and then once i got the motherboard i would maybe need a new Powersupply and then on top of that there is then the new CPU its self.

never really thought of that till now Fudge cake, guess i could get away with not getting a new PSU but i will need a new one if i did got SLI.

any ideas on a motherboard from what i just said?

SLI <-- Doesnt have to be but prefaired
FBS 1333MHz + <-- Defo need
DDR2 1066MHz + <-- Defo need
Socket 775 <-- Defo need

[(FG) juliankr]

O shiz, just realised my Motherboard wont run a FBS 1333mhz so it looks like i need a new motherboard now, so i may as well go big and get one which will last a while like SLI ready and also one that can run my memory, DDR2 at 1066mhz so i can get the full speed out of it rather than 800mhz so its lookin like a big spend for me now, probably over £100 for the motherboard and then once i got the motherboard i would maybe need a new Powersupply and then on top of that there is then the new CPU its self.

never really thought of that till now Fudge cake, guess i could get away with not getting a new PSU but i will need a new one if i did got SLI.

any ideas on a motherboard from what i just said?

SLI <-- Doesnt have to be but prefaired
FBS 1333MHz + <-- Defo need
DDR2 1066MHz + <-- Defo need
Socket 775 <-- Defo need

this is the cheapest one on aria with everything you want DFI Blood Iron

[(FG) Preci]

ooo nice find julian, this is a defo look possability

been lookin at this XFX one on scan but its £126 so i will have to save some more

[(FG) Preci]

ye thats what im goin for jason but i need a new motherboard to run it as mine atm will only run a 1066mhz cpu

current motherboard

[(FG) Destructor]

Could always go the cheaper route & get a Phenom + motherboard.. I've got an AMD phenom 9950BE quad core (2.6ghz c/w an unlocked multiplier) & an ASUS M3N-HT deluxe M/B.

Add to that my 4 x 2gbs Geil Black Evo 1066mhz ram (unganged) & my Dual GTX260 and it's one rapid system  

Didn't cost an arm & a leg to buy either

[(FG) Preci]

how much and where could i get that rig