Best CPU for gaming?

conkey · 01-22-2008, 12:31 PM

Im well confused about which CPU is best for gaming?

I was going to get a Q6600 then different people tell me different things...

Then i was thinking of getting a E6850 but then.....

I heard of the new intel processors which are coming out... so then i was thinking of getting a E8500 or E8400???

I just need help in chosing a CPU so i can build my pc around that. Also i dont plan to overclock...

Thanks
James

reddevil6 · 01-22-2008, 01:17 PM

well the best CPU for gaming is the intel core2 extreme QX9770 witch runs at 3.2GHz but over $1000 AUS.
the q6600 is problely the better but i would say get the E8500 just for the extra MHz it will play any game on highest settings an only $266 US

WhiteFireDragon · 01-22-2008, 01:20 PM

as of now, the current games out will be benefit more from a faster two core than a slower 4 core

maroon1 · 01-22-2008, 05:40 PM

You can get E8400 for $189 from Micro Center

http://cps7.00b.net/498/content_load...iewonline.html

conkey · 01-23-2008, 11:16 AM

Hi,thanks for the replys

I live in the UK so everything is more expensive.

Im now thinking of waiting to get a E8500 or i may just buy a Q6600 but i think i may regret it.

Stilll confused... lol

Seth · 01-25-2008, 03:47 AM

Definitely go with the new 45nm range (8000 series - 8200, 8400, 8500 etc..). Not only do they perform WAY better than the 65nm range but they are also soooo cool (temperate wise - pardon the pun).

Cleric7x9 · 01-25-2008, 03:52 AM

this topic has been beat to death, if you do a search you will see lots of people having this debate. but what i believe is really important, is i dont think anyone who bought a q6600 or an e6850 has really said "oh darn, i wish i had gotten the other"

both CPUs are great in their own respects

xxxalpinexxx80 · 01-25-2008, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cleric7x9

this topic has been beat to death, if you do a search you will see lots of people having this debate. but what i believe is really important, is i dont think anyone who bought a q6600 or an e6850 has really said "oh darn, i wish i had gotten the other"

both CPUs are great in their own respects

lol except for wafflez he has a q6600 and wish he had the e6sumthin

Cleric7x9 · 01-25-2008, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxxalpinexxx80

lol except for wafflez he has a q6600 and wish he had the e6sumthin

well damn wafflez, PM me, i would gladly trade my e6420 for your q6600

Barthos · 01-25-2008, 05:13 PM

Hi,
I use AMD Phenom 9600 processor and i play Crisis and World of Warcraft i high details.

01-22-2008, 12:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
conkey Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 39	Best CPU for gaming? Im well confused about which CPU is best for gaming? I was going to get a Q6600 then different people tell me different things... Then i was thinking of getting a E6850 but then..... I heard of the new intel processors which are coming out... so then i was thinking of getting a E8500 or E8400??? I just need help in chosing a CPU so i can build my pc around that. Also i dont plan to overclock... Thanks James __________________ "Who Dares Wins"

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maroon1 Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Somewhere in Hell !!! Posts: 2,635	You can get E8400 for $189 from Micro Center http://cps7.00b.net/498/content_load...iewonline.html __________________ Free softwares: Avast! antivirus - FireFox - FDM - OpenOffice - CCleaner

01-23-2008, 11:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
conkey Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 39	Hi,thanks for the replys I live in the UK so everything is more expensive. Im now thinking of waiting to get a E8500 or i may just buy a Q6600 but i think i may regret it. Stilll confused... lol __________________ "Who Dares Wins"

01-25-2008, 03:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
Seth Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 273	Definitely go with the new 45nm range (8000 series - 8200, 8400, 8500 etc..). Not only do they perform WAY better than the 65nm range but they are also soooo cool (temperate wise - pardon the pun). __________________ Desktop - Custom Build CPU: Intel E8200 @ 3.4Ghz Mobo: Gigabyte GA-P35-DS4 RAM: 2GB Corsair TwinX6400C4DHX GRAPHICS: eVGA 8800GT 512MB HDD: X2 Samsung 500GB & X1 WD 750GB = 1.75TB CASE & Cooling: Antec 900 & Zalman 9700NT Laptop - Asus F3E-AP183C CPU: Core2 Duo T7250 @ 2.2Ghz RAM: 2GB Kingston 667 HDD: 160GB Seagate

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WhiteFireDragon Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 725	as of now, the current games out will be benefit more from a faster two core than a slower 4 core

01-25-2008, 03:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
Cleric7x9 Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Palm Beach, FL Age: 23 Posts: 2,089	this topic has been beat to death, if you do a search you will see lots of people having this debate. but what i believe is really important, is i dont think anyone who bought a q6600 or an e6850 has really said "oh darn, i wish i had gotten the other" both CPUs are great in their own respects __________________ CPU \|\| e8400 RAM \|\| 4GB corsair xms2 pc6400 800mhz HDD \|\| 2x WD Raptor 150GB 2x WD 500GB MBO\|\| EVGA 680i SE GPU \|\| Evga 8800GT Superclocked w/ Accelero PSU \|\| Silverstone 750 watt Case\|\| Antec p182

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