Chimera778
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OK, so I am looking to buy a new computer, hopefully in the next few months or weeks and I have a few questions. How much better is an i7 cpu than a Quad Core, I have seen both a 2.66ghz i7 and a 2.66 Quad Core, and I really don't know what makes the i7 different. which would be better, a 2.66 i7 or a 2.83 quad core?
If i go with a i7 then I would need DDR3 memory, and DDR2 would be enough for a quad core?
Also I have some questions about graphics cards, and how much teh memory on the card means. I read on the sticky at the top that smaller memory on a card doesnt always mean less performance, so let me me see if I get this right....a 896mb gtx260 will perform better, and is a better card, than a 1gb 9800? If so, the 9800 is still a good card right, it will probably fit better into my budget.
What I am really looking for is a computer to run games like FarCry2, Fallout3, and Crysis (mostly fallout 3) really well, and still be able to handle games for the next few years.
Thanks in advance for any help given, I sure could use it!
If i go with a i7 then I would need DDR3 memory, and DDR2 would be enough for a quad core?
Also I have some questions about graphics cards, and how much teh memory on the card means. I read on the sticky at the top that smaller memory on a card doesnt always mean less performance, so let me me see if I get this right....a 896mb gtx260 will perform better, and is a better card, than a 1gb 9800? If so, the 9800 is still a good card right, it will probably fit better into my budget.
What I am really looking for is a computer to run games like FarCry2, Fallout3, and Crysis (mostly fallout 3) really well, and still be able to handle games for the next few years.
Thanks in advance for any help given, I sure could use it!