In need of some friendly CPU advice!

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Hey guys, just looking for a quick answer really!

At the moment I am using a https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-372-AS and I'm looking to get a new processor.
I was going to buy a https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-192-IN but then a friend told me I would be better off investing in a Quadcore. Now I'm looking at the http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-281-IN

Is this a good choice? Firstly I need to know if it would even work in my motherboard (I'm new to the whole processor upgrading thing!), and secondly I need to know if it really is worth investing in Quadcore. I remember a while back people saying Dualcores are better optimised for games and such, but I have no idea what it's like now.

Thanks in advance! :)
 
i see no reason why it wouldn't work in your board, and quad cores are ultimately more rewarding even if your main priorities gaming, i have a dual core in my pc but im dying for a quad.

the choice is upto you really, but if you do a lot of video encoding/multitasking on top of gaming go for the quad :)
 
Thanks for the reply! I think I will go for the quad then. :)
I hear Bad Company 2 performs much better on quads than duals, and I'm really itching to play that next week, hehe!
 
In some cases a higher end dual core can be faster than a lower end quad core (same price though). So its basically up to you what your budget is, and how much you want to future proof yourself by. More games and programs are becoming 'quad core ultilised', so a quad core will be more beneficial in those compared to a dual core.

However if your wanting to play current games, and are using current software, a higher end dual core might be right for you. The one you have suggested is a very good choice, and if your motherboard will allow it, a very good overclocker. Some people have managed nearly 4GHz on that one with an after market cooler.
 
i bet :P i play a lot of games like crysis and left for dead 2 on my system, it just strains the dual core when you start turning texture details and shadow details up :)
 
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