I am getting a new computer and was thinking which Intel Core 2 Duo is the best value to buy. I was wondering whether it is worth spending the extra money and getting the E6600 with the 2mb extra cache and also whether it is better value to get the 800mhz FSB or the 1066 FSB.
I am not sure about the FSB either as if I get the E6300 with 1066FSB would I have to get a special motherboard and memory and would that be a lot more expensive. I had a look at the bundles and they all seem to be using the 800mhz ram even though the CPU is capable of running at 1066mhz.
The last time I built a computer was about five years ago so things have moved on a bit since then. BTW the computer is mainly becuase I want to play a game most have probably heard of called supreme commander at 1920 1200 res in medium detail and also I am probably getting the 8800 GTS 320mb or 640mb. Not sure which yet though so any advice on this would also be helpful.
I am not sure about the FSB either as if I get the E6300 with 1066FSB would I have to get a special motherboard and memory and would that be a lot more expensive. I had a look at the bundles and they all seem to be using the 800mhz ram even though the CPU is capable of running at 1066mhz.
The last time I built a computer was about five years ago so things have moved on a bit since then. BTW the computer is mainly becuase I want to play a game most have probably heard of called supreme commander at 1920 1200 res in medium detail and also I am probably getting the 8800 GTS 320mb or 640mb. Not sure which yet though so any advice on this would also be helpful.