Dual or Quad for gaming?

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haohero

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I tried to search the web for an answer. Most said that dual core is better than quad core, but that was 2 years ago (2008). Now, issit better to go quad core or to remain at dual core? Which specific CPU will u recommend?
 
really depends on your budget. if you can, get a quad core. what are your current specs and what is your budget?
 
quad if u can afford. quad will probably eventually be the new standard in the upcoming years and more games are utilizing the four cores. If your on a tight budget, dual core is still fine but quad core honestly is not that expensive anymore so try saving up :D
 
i was gaming on my core2duo [email protected] and i was getting massive bottleneck in bad comapny 2 - cpu was pinned back to 100% constantly.

so i have went quad

better to save your money and buy something you know will handle games for a while yet rather than buy something that is struggling now and end up a few months down the line wanting a new game that pushes your dual core to its knees and causes fps loss and lag

you will be able to get more out of a dual core but you would have to overclock it but its a risk.
 
Quad all the way,like ive said before on here there really isnt any reason not to go Quad core today,You can pick up an Athlon 2 X4 quite cheap.

I purchased my Quad about 3 years ago when it was the big dog,Now its not so big :D,But still there is nothing it cannot handle with ease so if your looking for something that will last like Funky mentioned its a Quad you want.
 
@OP - If you want a specific CPU that we could suggest, provide us with your system specs so we can make a right recommendation. I.e., what's your motherboard? If it's an LGA775, you *may* consider upgrading to a 1156 or 1366 pin based motherboard, & purchasing a decent quad.

I don't think there are any newer CPU's on the 775 anymore. Most likely, manufacturers will pump out CPU's on the newer-based pin platforms...
 
Quad, even though I've got dual, and it sucks for gaming, trust me.
You can get a quad for a pretty cheap price, but if you're getting one then it depends on your mobo, if the socket is compatible with the CPU. If you have like socket AM3 then only AMD CPU's will fit, like for example the Phenom series
 
Haohero, you have to check your mobo model before you buy it and tell us, trust me. Else you may be disappointed if it wouldn't fit
 
The new quads are superior to the old dual-cores anymore. Plus eventually they will get off their butts and optimize all 4 cores for gaming. When that happens you will thank everyone here that you don't have to upgrade :P

2 years ago people told me I was a foolish for buying a Q6600 over E8400. Since then they have upgrade to quads and I have laughed at them :P
 
Which i7 cpu should I get then? I look online and most of them cost roughly $200+ to 300+ (talking about i7-950 and below). Issit best then to get the i7-950?
 
haohero said:
Which i7 cpu should I get then? I look online and most of them cost roughly $200+ to 300+ (talking about i7-950 and below). Issit best then to get the i7-950?
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i7 9xx are for socket 1366 motherboards.

i7 8xx are for socket 1156

i5 7xx are quad core processors for 1156

i5 6xx are dual core processors for 1156

i3 5xx are dual core processors for 1156

If you are taking the advice of funky and going for an i7 build on a 1156 board you will need:

Socket 1156 motherboard
i7 8xx CPU
Dual channel DDR3 memory
 
haohero said:
k tks alot aastii. Off-topic, issit better off going 4 1336 or 1156 motherboard?
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1366 will be much more expensive, but will over a slight performance gain. The only major difference is that 1366 supports triple channel memory, where as 1156 supports dual channel.

If you have the money and are willing to spend the extra on 1366, go for it, but a 1156 i7 will perform perfectly well in any task
 
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