Author Topic: New Computer.  (Read 5260 times)

It depends on the actual processor if its either dual core, quad core or single core.

Single Core: 3.0+ GHz
Dual Core: 2.5+ GHz
Quad Core: 2.2+ GHz
And for a Six Core?

And for a Six Core?
Probably 2.2+ still considering most games still don't even use more than 2 cores.

Crysis uses 3 cores.

Also, I love this topic. Since my new fasination and deep upsesion with computer parts.

I'm looking for the best CPU for $200.

I've resulted with either:

AMD Phenom 4 cores 3.4 GHz - 179.99

or this:

AMD Phenom 6 cores 2.8 GHz 199.99




Of course six cores is cool and all but its really unneeded, most games need 3 cores. 4 cores won't even be in use for a good 2 years. For Gigahertz the 4 core one has .6 more than the 6 core one. But, then six core one has 2 more cores. I'm really stating the obvious as you can read. But I'm in a situation.

Uh, it's really up to you.

The x4 is cheaper by $20.

The x6 will last you pretty much the next 4-6 years for gaming.

Then it seems the 20 bucks will be worth it.


Ok, I've officially got my two questions solved. Miga suggests that my PSU should be able to handle it just fine.

The thread will remain open for any discussion/inquiry into computers and building custom desktops.

Ok, I've officially got my two questions solved. Miga suggests that my PSU should be able to handle it just fine.

The thread will remain open for any discussion/inquiry into computers and building custom desktops.

I still don't understand at all why you would get the i7-930 when you could get the x6 for the same price.

I still don't understand at all why you would get the i7-930 when you could get the x6 for the same price.
I personally prefer Intel over AMD.

Is that a better answer?

For my above question, forgetting prices, the six core is generally better.

I wish the 6 core 3.2 GHz was less. It's 300.

A little much for me.