Is it worth the extra $$$

[Psychobob777]

Hello Computer Forum,
I was wondering if it was worth the extra money to get this:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115003

or would I be just as good with this:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115004

I'm using this computer for "very high end gaming"

 

[Violent 777]

If its for "very high end gaming" then i would suggest the E6600

 

[The_Other_One]

Just make sure you get a good GPU. You'd probably be better cutting back a bit on the CPU if it means more cash towards a GPU.

 

[xxxalpinexxx80]

whats ur max budget

u might want to get a c2d 1.8 and a 8800gts 320mb and 2gb ram i would def go for the 8800gts and 2gb ram but if u have more money u can get the e6600 also the 1.8 can overclock pretty good on a nforce 680i sli

 

[hermeslyre]

I would buy the e6400, overclock it, and put the money saved toward your GPU.

 

[ezefosure]

if ur going to get an e6400 and overclock, id say u should save even more and get an e6300 and overclock that. You're essentially saving 35-40 dollars by losing .27 ghz stock and 2 mb cache while u save 20 (before price cuts take full effect??) by ONLY losing .23 ghz with the e6300. And doesnt the e6300 overclock just about as high as the e6400??

id personally go with the e6600 from those two choices though.

 

[hermeslyre]

if ur going to get an e6400 and overclock, id say u should save even more and get an e6300 and overclock that. You're essentially saving 35-40 dollars by losing .27 ghz stock and 2 mb cache while u save 20 (before price cuts take full effect??) by ONLY losing .23 ghz with the e6300. And doesnt the e6300 overclock just about as high as the e6400??

The e4300 would do as well. The question is does the OP want a high end gaming machine in performance AND components? I mean a e6600 just looks better when bragging to your buds and all...

I, of course, would get an e4300 and save the money. But bragging isnt really my thing and all..