Core 2 Duo E8400 vs Core 2 Quad Q6600

[TheNiceGuy]

the price difference is not much where I live. Stability / no hassles is a priority. More details on my build here, if needed:

http://forums.anandtech.com/me...id=27&threadid=2201958

Thanks!

 

[kb3edk]

Depends on how often you upgrade. If this is going to be your main gaming rig for the next 2 to 3 years get the quad. Right now though, there's basically no games that use the full 4 cores and you will get slightly higher FPS in today's games like Crysis, Supreme Commander etc. if you go with the higher clockspeed E8400.

Speaking for myself only, I would get the E8400 but then again I tend to rebuild my gaming platform every 18 months or so.

 

[TheNiceGuy]

Right on, great advice very clear.
I might as well get the quad - as you can see,I don't upgrade often!