Grump642 wrote: 2 days after I got the replacement, UPS delivered the first one! So I had 2! Of course I sent the 2nd one back.
Nightwatch wrote:OK, after the new PSU shorted the outdated mobo, becuase the new PSU specs did not go well with a three year ago's technology, I've now decided to get a ASUS P5Q mobo. I couldn't find the Pro version as immediately avalible to buy and as I don't plan to go Crossfire or something I don't need the Pro or Deluxe versions.
This came not in a good time as I had been planning to wait longer and then to go to i7 Intel Nehalem standard, now this will wait for much longer.
The question that I want to ask is on the CPU front.
Core 2 Duo versus Core 2 Quad....
I've put my eyes on
1)Core 2 Duo, E8400, Wolfdale Core, S775, 3.0 GHz, 1333MHz, 6MB Cache, 9x Multiplier
..or,
..Core 2 Duo, E8500, Wolfdale Core, S775, 3.16 GHz, 1333MHz, 6MB Cache, 9.5x Multiplier
against:
2)Core 2 Quad Q8300, Yorkfield Core, S775, 2.50GHz, 1333MHz, 4MB Cache, 7.5x Core Ratio
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OK, the question that wonders my head is, while brushing aside all the not-so-conclusive reports all over the media, in real terms and from the users point of view, will a Core 2 Quad Q8300 2.50 GHz be better in performance than either of the above Core 2 Duo processors (E8400 and E8500) ??
What are the ideas? You've been using these CPUs for some time, and surely must have some experience that must be taken into account.
I need to get answers as soon as possible, today. Sorry short notice. But I can't wait longer without a PC, it's upsetting a lot of things including the schedule of the mod. I was a couple days away from giving myself the OK for its release stage.
Ideas??
rockingmtranch wrote:The only thing Nightwatch forgot was the FIRE EXTINGUISHER! (Just kidding...not really)
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