e8400 vs. q6600

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rinhater

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2. March 2008 @ 11:03

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I am trying to decide which processor to get for my new build. I have heard that the e8400 is better for games, which is what I will probably be doing more of, and the q6600 is better for multitasking. About the only thing I use my computer for is internet, downloading stuff, burning cd's with nero, watching movies, listening to music, and playing games.

Also I want something that will last me a while without having to upgrade(if I can hold myself back ). I heard that the q6600 is more of a future proof processor since more programs and games will begin to utilize all four cores.

If Newegg had them in stock, I would have already bought the e8400 but nobody has them in stock and if they do, they are way overpriced. Tigerdirect has the oem version for $230. I thought about buying that and buying an aftermarket cooler like the arctic cooling freezer 7. That will still be higher than what I can buy the q6600 for.

Do you think it is worth it to spend more on the e8400 rather than buying the q6600?

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dragnandy

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2. March 2008 @ 13:04

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well depends on what games you plan on playing. i think games in the future will eventually optimize quad-core and if your going to play new games, the q6600 is the way to go.

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