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bloodhunter

bloodhunter

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I currently have a quad core q9300 but I am thinking of getting a dual core e8600. I know my mobo supports it so no problems there. Is it worth the extra hundred quid,ish over the e8400 for the extra stock speed it provides as I do intend fitting a better cooler and overclocking to 4ghz if I get it.

What do you guys think??
 
Thanks guys. I was not really sure if it was a good move which is why i asked. One of the reasons i considered it is that i have read that dual core is better for gaming but that might be a load of rubbish what i read.

What air or water cooler do you recomend for overclocking my Q9300 then??

Have you seen the Coolermaster V10 which looks like an awesome aircooler but i aint sure if it will fit in my icute server case.

My mobo is a Gigabyte GA-X48T-DQ6 so perhaps you could help me with how to overclock my Q9300 to 3.2ghz.

Thanks.
 
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I aint got a DX11 card yet like the GTX480 as i have a GTX295 in use and cannot justify the cost of a GTX480 yet.
I have always been a fan of Gigabyte mobo's since my first build and have stayed with that brand since.

OK so overclocking my Q9300 it is. So please spec me a good cooler.
I have plenty of spare power from my Coolermaster Real Power Pro 1250watt PSU.

Thanks.
 
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