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CPU - Quad or Dual?

AngusM

AngusM

AngusM

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I'm currently running an Intel Core 2 Duo 6300 1.86Ghz and looking to upgrade.

I was looking at an Intel Quad Core Q6600 2.4GHz but I can also get a Dual Core 3.0 Ghz for the same price, and a 2.4Ghz Dual Core for considerably less. (I'm not made of money!)

I was wondering whether to go for a higher clock speed with less cores or a lower clock speed with four cores. What will make the most difference to games? How much faster will the Quad be for how many different games/apps. Are games optimised for Quad cores these days?

Cheers,
DM
 
I'll just point out that I use my PC for gaming mostly, the occassional university essay and checking email/facebook. ^_^ Nothing too intense like video editing etc.

I've never tried overclocking, am afraid of damaging my components since I haven't the first idea how to do it.

I am selling my old CPU to my friend, and getting a new one, so if I know how to overclock them both then we could both be happier?

I currently have my eyes on a "Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 2.66GHz 6M Cache S775 1333MHZ" for just under £120.
Is a good CPU with potential for (safe) overclocking? I believe it is a Penryn, which is new and better(?).
 
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