Dual core Vs Quad core ??

[illnastyimpreza]

ok so whats the deal, some people say the dual core is better for gaming, others say the quad core is better because it is more future proof.

My computer will be used ONLY for playing Age of conan.

What should I get ??

q6600

or

E8400 ???

 

[veedubfreak]

q6600 @ 3.6ghz

 

[illnastyimpreza]

I decided to go with e7200 due to the fact I probably wont see ANY difference at ALL while playing AoC

 

[Nagasama]

if you aren't going to overclock, e8400.
if you are going to overclock, you can overclock the 8400 higher.
it will also run quite a bit cooler than a q6600, even with a higher overclock.
i say e8400.
either one will handle AoC just fine.

 

[Prototype]

Q6600 if your not going to upgrade soon.

 

[blackhawk13]

Dear god, how much does that affect the life-span of the CPU? Having it OCed to 3.6Ghz?

 

[veedubfreak]

Considering the cpu is rated for about 100000 hours, even if i cut that in half, i'd say i'm pretty safe. And if it dies, meh i'll just go buy a 9450

 

[blackhawk13]

Considering the cpu is rated for about 100000 hours, even if i cut that in half, i'd say i'm pretty safe. And if it dies, meh i'll just go buy a 9450

I can't find any data on the MTBF of a Q6600... Does anyone have an official document from Intel?

 

[gurusan]

you won't kill your chip from overclocking, dont worry.

 

[veg1992]

Unless you get selfish you will not fry your chip