New CPU

Turnitdown · 05-19-2009, 04:53 PM

Im buying a Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3P http://www.scan.co.uk/Product.aspx?WebProductId=847362

Im stuck between what CPU to get.
Ive got £150 to spend and i was going to go for an E8400.
I just wondered whether i would get better performance out of going Quad Core? Maybe the Q8200 or an Q6600?

Basically an E8400 vs a <£150 Quad Core.

Can i have your opinions please.

Thanks,

ScOuT · 05-19-2009, 05:12 PM

I will always recommend a Quad core over a Dual core...why not get a quad? The Dual cores are higher clock speeds but Quads are the way to go.

Here is a techzine article I wrote...check it out.
http://www.techzine.com/2009/01/22/w...e-all-4-cores/

That's even an older article...Try playing Empire: Total War or GTA IV with a dual core

It almost maxes all 4 cores of mine when I am playing.

I think you will thank yourself later for choosing a Quad

Turnitdown · 05-19-2009, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScOuT

I will always recommend a Quad core over a Dual core...why not get a quad? The Dual cores are higher clock speeds but Quads are the way to go.

Here is a techzine article I wrote...check it out.
http://www.techzine.com/2009/01/22/w...e-all-4-cores/

That's even an older article...Try playing Empire: Total War or GTA IV with a dual core

It almost maxes all 4 cores of mine when I am playing.

I think you will thank yourself later for choosing a Quad

Thanks for the speedy reply.
So even with no OC'ing you still think i should go Quad?
If so, which Quad should i go for?

ScOuT · 05-19-2009, 05:32 PM

Even with no overclocking I would recommend a Quad.

The Q6600 is already an Intel Legend...If that is in your price range that would be a good one.

The Intel Q9400 has dropped in price in many stores around the world. That would be another good choice.

I have heard some really good things about the Intel Q8000 series also.

Really, any Quad would be fine. You'll be very pleased with the performance of them all.

Droogie · 05-19-2009, 05:35 PM

here is one the consider

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115057

2048Megabytes · 05-19-2009, 05:51 PM

I agree with Droogie. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 is a better processor at a lower price.

ScOuT · 05-19-2009, 06:11 PM

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Intel...che-95W-Retail

Here it is from the store link you posted

Turnitdown · 05-19-2009, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScOuT

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Intel...che-95W-Retail

Here it is from the store link you posted

No Heatsink though?

Any reason why?

Thanks for all your help btw

CardboardSword · 05-19-2009, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turnitdown

No Heatsink though?

Any reason why?

Thanks for all your help btw

Unless it specifies somewhere that I'm missing, it comes with a heat sink and fan. There's a reason that box is so big

Turnitdown · 05-19-2009, 11:32 PM

At the bottom it says Heatsink: *Big Red X*

Overall what do you think im better off getting?
I dont think ill be doing much gaming at all.
So i want to buy a CPU purely for best performance from Google Chrome, Photoshop & Media Streaming/Serving. Only gaming ill be doing is Sims 3 but i know you dont need a super computer for that xD.

Do i go for the Extra cores with the Q8400, Or the higher clock with the E8400?
I really cant decide.
What would you go for?

05-19-2009, 04:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Turnitdown Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 41	New CPU Im buying a Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3P http://www.scan.co.uk/Product.aspx?WebProductId=847362 Im stuck between what CPU to get. Ive got £150 to spend and i was going to go for an E8400. I just wondered whether i would get better performance out of going Quad Core? Maybe the Q8200 or an Q6600? Basically an E8400 vs a <£150 Quad Core. Can i have your opinions please. Thanks,

05-19-2009, 05:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
ScOuT VIP Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Afghanistan Age: 30 Posts: 2,347	I will always recommend a Quad core over a Dual core...why not get a quad? The Dual cores are higher clock speeds but Quads are the way to go. Here is a techzine article I wrote...check it out. http://www.techzine.com/2009/01/22/w...e-all-4-cores/ That's even an older article...Try playing Empire: Total War or GTA IV with a dual core It almost maxes all 4 cores of mine when I am playing. I think you will thank yourself later for choosing a Quad __________________ My Rig Coolermaster 690 / Nvidia Edition Seen Here Antec Neo Power 650w eVGA 780i 2 x 2 GB Dominators Intel Q9300 eVGA GTX260 Vista Home Premium 64bit Team Stats FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358

05-19-2009, 05:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
ScOuT VIP Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Afghanistan Age: 30 Posts: 2,347	Even with no overclocking I would recommend a Quad. The Q6600 is already an Intel Legend...If that is in your price range that would be a good one. The Intel Q9400 has dropped in price in many stores around the world. That would be another good choice. I have heard some really good things about the Intel Q8000 series also. Really, any Quad would be fine. You'll be very pleased with the performance of them all. __________________ My Rig Coolermaster 690 / Nvidia Edition Seen Here Antec Neo Power 650w eVGA 780i 2 x 2 GB Dominators Intel Q9300 eVGA GTX260 Vista Home Premium 64bit Team Stats FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358

05-19-2009, 05:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
Droogie Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Connecticut, USA Age: 19 Posts: 4,108	here is one the consider http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115057 __________________ :D

05-19-2009, 05:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
2048Megabytes Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mainland United States Posts: 2,943	I agree with Droogie. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 is a better processor at a lower price. __________________ "Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become more corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters." -- Benjamin Franklin Operating Systems: Linux Ubuntu 9.04 and Windows Vista 32-bit Favorite Video Game: X-Plane 9 Flight Simulator Monitor: 20 Inch Liquid Crystal Display Model HP S2031 Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-M78SM-S2H Memory: Super Talent PC2-6400 2 gigabytes Processor: Phenom II 940 Quad-Core Black Edition

05-19-2009, 06:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
ScOuT VIP Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Afghanistan Age: 30 Posts: 2,347	http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Intel...che-95W-Retail Here it is from the store link you posted __________________ My Rig Coolermaster 690 / Nvidia Edition Seen Here Antec Neo Power 650w eVGA 780i 2 x 2 GB Dominators Intel Q9300 eVGA GTX260 Vista Home Premium 64bit Team Stats FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358

05-19-2009, 11:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
Turnitdown Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 41	At the bottom it says Heatsink: Big Red X Overall what do you think im better off getting? I dont think ill be doing much gaming at all. So i want to buy a CPU purely for best performance from Google Chrome, Photoshop & Media Streaming/Serving. Only gaming ill be doing is Sims 3 but i know you dont need a super computer for that xD. Do i go for the Extra cores with the Q8400, Or the higher clock with the E8400? I really cant decide. What would you go for?

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