Intel Cpu?

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zeppelin03

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Im looking at these two processors

Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe 1.86GHz 2M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor

Intel Pentium 4 650 Prescott 3.4GHz 2MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor

I currently own a Pentium 4 with 2.6 Ghz. other specs. im unsure of.

Im not looking to make the best performing computer out there, just something above what i got.

Would the Pentium 4 suffice, or should i suck it up and pay a few bucks extra for the dual core.
Its mostly for gaming, but im only running a single operation at a time. Very rarley am i playing a game, dowloading, and burning cds at the same time.
any assistance would be appreciated.
 
I'm sure anyone will agree with me that the e6300 kills the Prescott when it comes to gaming. Remember, the clock speed is irrelevant, due to the fact that the C2D's process more per clock cycle. I've got a C2D e6300 myself, and my dad has a prescott, 3.4 and mine runs the same games as his in higer settings and runs better in all instances.
 
You are trying to decide between a single cored P4 that runs warmer and uses more power then a much newer dual core model that uses less power, runs cooler, and is raved about for gaming performance? The answer to that is rather simple. Most right off will point at the Core 2 Duo E6300 right away. So you might as well plan on spending the extra for the performance.
 
Besides the fact that the Core 2 Duo is a dual-core, it's a better processor in every aspect. If you can afford it, I highly recommend buying the E6300 instead.
 
I can afford it, i'll just have to put a little extra money together. I might a well instead of regreting it and buying one anyways in a few months. Thanks for posts.
 
It would be the same said for someone choosing a Socket 939 board+cpu when they were able to move upto the soon to come AM3 board, faster cpu and memory there rather then spending twice to keep yourself with current type of build. Moving up in large increments when possible saves money over the long term especially when not planning another build for a few years.
 
Keep in mind that Intel is dropping prices on the C2D line in a couple of months, by about $40 on the E6300, and even more on the other, higher-end models.
 
Another vote for the e6300! I have an e6400, and it is fantastcic for gaming and multitasking. It really is worth the extra money, but as others are saying they will definetly drop in price in april.

Adam
 
Here I'm still waiting for either one of two different Socket 939 models to drop in price or hold off and save for a new build when the eventual opportunity comes to upgrade here. If you are not going to be OCing and trying to heavily load up the cpu that model should be quite adequate while some favor the E6600 model for gaming systems. For a simple updated build that should still work out.
 
i have a prescott 3.6, and it sucks

it's HOT! the fan is LOUD! and hyperthreading doesn't come close to cutting it for running multiple cpu intensive tasks at the same time

i'd trade my 3.6 for a slower dual core in a heartbeat

plus, just by default of getting a core2duo compatable mobo, you'll probably have bonuses like dual channel memory, and sata 2.0
 
All boards at this late date have dual channel support. The newer line of Core 2, Core 2 Duo, and Core 2 Extreme quad models run much cooler to start off iwith since they draw less power when run at stock. The older P4s could cook your meals somewhat.
 
I can verify that last statement except for someone known at this end that's a little paranoid about moving up from a single core model. When the prices drop on the two dual AMD models in consideration that will see either an Opteron 185 or FX-60 go on the Socket 939 model board here.
 
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I can verify that last statement except for someone known at this end that's a little paranoid about moving up from a single core model. When the prices drop on the two dual AMD models in consideration that will see either an Opteron 185 or FX-60 go on the Socket 939 model board here.
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I can agree..I bought everything for my current computer last May, and then due to some issues, built in June...and quickly regret it, as prices dropped, AM2 came out, C2D came out, etc. I've thought about upgrading to a dual core cpu, but unless I stay with S939 it also means upgrading my motherboard and RAM, which is more than I want to spend right now. I've decided to wait until April, and see what the C2D, LGA775 mobo, and DDR2 RAM cost then...but I would definitely upgrade to dual-core if it was a feasible long term upgrade.
 
I generally put a new build together every 2-3yrs. for the jump over lesser model hardwares as well as cpus. The 2003 planning saw the Atholon XP3200 and eventually the 2gb of DDR400 used on the 939 board here when having to replace the older Socket case entirely. That saw the jump over the 754s! while hampering a larger leap to the AM2s currently out. On the new build? AMD quad core? likely!
 
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