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Originally Posted by Ares719
Thought i read somewhere that dual/quad cores werent good for gaming?
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Would you recommend a single core then? Did you read this anytime in the last 2 years?
For gaming I would go with the dual-core right now for sure. Quad-core is better for multitasking (read: heavy multitasking), as has been said quite a few times. I have the E8400 and it's a great chip.
You don't need an aftermarket cooler, especially if you aren't overclocking.
Good luck. Welcome to the addictive (and costly) world of computer aficionados.
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CPU: Intel E8400
Mobo: Gigabyte P35-DS3L
RAM: Crucial 4 GB (2x2x1) DDR2 800
Video: EVGA 8800GT 512MB @ 675/1175
HDD: Barracuda 250 GB 16 mb cache 7200 RPM
DVD: Black ASUS SATA read only
Case: modified Cooler Master Centurion 5 Mid Tower
Cooling: 120mm rear exhaust, 90mm top exhaust, 80mm front intake, 92mm side intake ducted to NB, Rosewill 92mm Ball CPU ducted from front, Hurricane 8800 Cu VGA cooler, heatsinks used on Mobo MOSFETs
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