I'm struggling with speccing up my new PC. I've pretty much decided on every component other than the CPU and GFX card causing me some brain strain. I need some sage advice to aid in my decision.
I was looking at a Core 2 Quad 6600 originally, and then the 45nm Core 2 E8500 with its smaller die and great overclocking caught my attention. And now the 45nm Q9450 quad core is due out and my brain is about to explode! (any idea when the Q9450 is due out btw??)
Also, on the GFX card front, I currently have an 8800GTS 640mb and I was eagerly awaiting to see what the 9xxx series had to offer. It seems the 9800GTX is a bit underwhelming, and the 9800 GX2 is pretty decent in terms of grunt, but very hot running and power hungry. Would 2 x 8800GTX 768Mb be better than a 9800GX2??
Any experienced players out there have any advice?
I was looking at a Core 2 Quad 6600 originally, and then the 45nm Core 2 E8500 with its smaller die and great overclocking caught my attention. And now the 45nm Q9450 quad core is due out and my brain is about to explode! (any idea when the Q9450 is due out btw??)
Also, on the GFX card front, I currently have an 8800GTS 640mb and I was eagerly awaiting to see what the 9xxx series had to offer. It seems the 9800GTX is a bit underwhelming, and the 9800 GX2 is pretty decent in terms of grunt, but very hot running and power hungry. Would 2 x 8800GTX 768Mb be better than a 9800GX2??
Any experienced players out there have any advice?
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