CS:S with quad core cpu or dual core

cquence · 06-17-2007, 06:25 AM

I was wondering if any of you use the quad core cpus to play source. And if so, how would you rate the performance of the cpu vs the dual core. I am building a new system but cant decide between the e6600 vs q6600. I know the C2Ds are better for games.

hpi · 06-17-2007, 06:26 AM

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elitehacker · 06-17-2007, 06:32 AM

Where is the other thread?

Anyway, CSS is not demanding game, I used to play it on a P4 2.4Ghz, so whether it be dual or quad it would be the same. If you are building a new system I would definitely go for a quad core CPU to future proof it.

Twist86 · 06-17-2007, 08:22 AM

Yea if thats your only goal for this PC go dual-core...it will be able to play any game coming out for the next few.
Q-core tho is a good investment since sooner or later they will be the "must have" cpu.

All depends on how much you wanna spend.

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cquence Bronze Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 77	CS:S with quad core cpu or dual core I was wondering if any of you use the quad core cpus to play source. And if so, how would you rate the performance of the cpu vs the dual core. I am building a new system but cant decide between the e6600 vs q6600. I know the C2Ds are better for games.

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elitehacker Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 2,403	Where is the other thread? Anyway, CSS is not demanding game, I used to play it on a P4 2.4Ghz, so whether it be dual or quad it would be the same. If you are building a new system I would definitely go for a quad core CPU to future proof it.

06-17-2007, 08:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
Twist86 Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 313	Yea if thats your only goal for this PC go dual-core...it will be able to play any game coming out for the next few. Q-core tho is a good investment since sooner or later they will be the "must have" cpu. All depends on how much you wanna spend.