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    Worth getting quad core proc?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by sighie, Aug 15, 2009.

  1. sighie

    sighie Notebook Consultant

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    Hey-

    I currently have the following setup on my home rig-

    GA-965P-DQ6 Revision 1 motherboard
    core2duo e6700 overclocked to 3.4ghz
    8gb ddr2 ocz reaper ram
    GTX 260
    Velociraptor


    Anyways, I was thinking about getting a quad core proc since they have come down in price so much ( only about ~200$ now )

    But I wanted to know if its even worth it- This motherboard is 2+ years old and I fear that since its so old, the clocks or whatever would be so low that it wouldnt be worth it.

    Specs on the motherboard are here : http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products...rboard&ProductID=2295&ProductName=GA-965P-DQ6
     
    sighie, Aug 15, 2009
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  2. Quicklite

    Quicklite Notebook Deity

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    Best to have a look in the desktop review section - this forum is meant for laptops.

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1022

    Though getting a cheap Q6600 G0 probably can allow you to run 3.6 Ghz quad. Depends on what you do, but unless games you play really need a quad, I see no reason to upgrade from 3.4 Ghz dual core. :)
     
    Quicklite, Aug 15, 2009
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  3. King of Interns

    King of Interns Simply a laptop enthusiast

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    The processor speed is adequate. I would save and get an i7/5 machine in a year or so when its adoption becomes mainstream. In the meantime your overclocked dual is more than enough.
     
    King of Interns, Aug 15, 2009
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