Quad core or Wolfdale

[Ethan62]

I'm in the process of buying and building at the moment i have a 45 nm compatible Mobo. I'd like some opnions on whether its worth paying the extra £120 to get a quad core or to simply go with the new wolfdale due instead.

Intel Core 2 Quad Pro Q6700 "LGA775 Kentsfield" 2.66GHz (1066FSB) - Retail £299.99 (before VAT)

Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 LGA775 'Wolfdale' 3.16GHz (1333FSB) - Retail
£173.99 (before VAT)

Someone who knows a lot about CPU's i would be grateful if you could choose one or perhaps find a better for up to the same price and explain your reasons.

I have no intention to overclock btw.

Thanks Ethan

 

[Ethan62]

Gaming non stop gaming .

 

[Ethan62]

ok cool cheers for the advice.

 

[Ethan62]

if i new where to start i might be tempted once i have my rig setup . i'll see how it goes till then.

 

[Ethan62]

i have to admit it is tempting. But i think i'd try on my old rig first don' care if that goes and blows up .