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Old 05-07-2008, 04:12 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Question i need help makeing right choise

ok. i have a 1.10ghz cpu in my computer but i want to start playing wow. and i need a new one. theres a 1.8 ghz one on a site for 42.75 dollars. and im wondering if its much faster then the 1.10 or if i should go ahead and buy a new mother board tht has a faster cpu my email is evilarcher14@yahoo.com
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Old 05-07-2008, 04:29 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Well in general a 1.8 will be faster than a 1.1 but it really depends on the model of the processor. What make and model motherboard do you have and what processors are you talking about. If its older older your best bet would be to upgrade.
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What is your full spec?
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Old 05-07-2008, 12:04 PM   #4 (permalink)
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btw the right choice is the one you decide that suites your needs, we can only help advise you on the areas you dont understand
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Old 05-07-2008, 12:25 PM   #5 (permalink)
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what about a new computer ??
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wow is made to run on the most basic of computers so yea around 2GHz would do no problem (its not as if max and low setting on wow looks much diff lol
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