Need help on new CPU!

[bigboym]

Hi

I`m just about to buy a new CPU, but I haven`t been up to date about the happenings in hardware for about 1 year. So I need ypur suggestions. I would need the CPU for 3D rendering, graphics...I use 3DSMAX 9 a lot, I don`t really care about games, the main thing is the rendering..I need a CPU that renders fast. I don`t know if I noticed it correctly, but I think that Intel processors are better at 3D rendering, I set my eyes on a Duo Core Intel processor, but I don`t know which one to buy. The max price should be $250 (MAX!).
Thank you very much!

 

[aCynic2]

well, both the Xnnnn and Qnnnn models are out of your price range.

That leaves the Core 2 Duos as you're only Intel option.

The E6600 Conroe@2.4Ghz is $227 at newegg, the E6700 Conroe@2.66Ghz is $320, but both are likely to come down a big leap when Intel releases the next line. When is that? I don't know.

 

[Blain]

With your price cap, you make it really easy...
Get the E6600

 

[ForumMaster]

as Blane and aCynic2 suggested, the Intel C2D E6600 is your best option. you should be able to get that easily to 3Ghz without a problem. 3DMAX really likes multiple cores so it will work quite well with this CPU.

 

[Tsuwamono]

Originally posted by: aCynic2
well, both the Xnnnn and Qnnnn models are out of your price range.

That leaves the Core 2 Duos as you're only Intel option.

The E6600 Conroe@2.4Ghz is $227 at newegg, the E6700 Conroe@2.66Ghz is $320, but both are likely to come down a big leap when Intel releases the next line. When is that? I don't know.

they are coming down alot soon because of Barcelona for AMD.

 

[MegaVovaN]

Originally posted by: Tsuwamono

Originally posted by: aCynic2
well, both the Xnnnn and Qnnnn models are out of your price range.

That leaves the Core 2 Duos as you're only Intel option.

The E6600 Conroe@2.4Ghz is $227 at newegg, the E6700 Conroe@2.66Ghz is $320, but both are likely to come down a big leap when Intel releases the next line. When is that? I don't know.

they are coming down alot soon because of Barcelona for AMD.

Not soon enought to be worth the wait right now.
Rule of the thumb: You need computer parts, nuy them NOW, don't wait.

 

[bigboym]

Thanks very much for the replies..I think I`ll stick to the E6600. Thanks again

 

[jkresh]

if you care bout rendering and can wait till august the q6600 (4 core 2.4ghz) should be in your price range, and while quad core is not a big deal for most users it does have some pretty serious advantages in rendering.

 

[bigboym]

Hmm..well it pretty much looks like that I`ll head for the store in september..so I guess the Q6600 could be an option for me. I`ll ask you guys again a few days before shopping..I just wanted to know whats the situation at this moment. I guess Intel is the only real choice in the rendering field..

 

[MegaVovaN]

Originally posted by: bigboym
Hmm..well it pretty much looks like that I`ll head for the store in september..so I guess the Q6600 could be an option for me. I`ll ask you guys again a few days before shopping..I just wanted to know whats the situation at this moment. I guess Intel is the only real choice in the rendering field..at the moment

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