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    which processor is better for gaming?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by knightsofwar, Nov 23, 2007.

  1. knightsofwar

    knightsofwar Notebook Guru

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    intel e6850{3.0ghz) core 2 duo cpu- 4mb L2 cache 1333mhz fsb 65 watts or intel q6600 (2.40 x 4) quad core cpu@ - 8mb L2 cache 1333mhz fsb?
     
    knightsofwar, Nov 23, 2007
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    notyou Notebook Deity

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    It would depend on how the game was coded. If the game isn't optimized for multicore CPU's then the raw clockspeed of the e6850 would win but if the game is optimized for multicore CPU's the Q6600 would win hands down. Either way, I would take the Q6600 as if it's one of the G0 steppings it could clock to 3.0GHz on air (eliminating the CS difference, yes, I know you could OC the e6850 too, but just for this argument) plus it would be more futureproof.
     
    notyou, Nov 23, 2007
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  3. JM

    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    Just so you know, the Q6600 has a 1066MHz FSB, not a 1333MHz FSB.
     
    JM, Nov 23, 2007
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    knightsofwar Notebook Guru

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    what do mean on air?
     
    knightsofwar, Nov 23, 2007
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    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    Cooling by way of heatsink and fan.

    Instead of water or other means.
     
    JM, Nov 23, 2007
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    gengerald Technofile Extraordinaire

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    In general the Intel Core Duo 2's are definately great. The best bang for your buck may be a 2.4 or 2.6 ghz clock, but certainly upgrading to a quad core 2.6 wouldnt be bad. Coupling that with 3gb+ of ram and a good nvidia card would be awesome. I agree with the liquid cooling, but it can be trickier than heatsinks/fans to setup.
     
    gengerald, Nov 24, 2007
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    dmacfour Are you aware...

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    Go with the quad.... more and more games are being released with multithreaded optimization.
     
    dmacfour, Nov 24, 2007
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    Go with the duo...not many games have been released with quad core optimization. For most games the duo will give you better performance.
     
    Apollo13, Nov 24, 2007
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