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I am making a new computer and i was gunna choose the Intel Dual Core Duo E7600 or the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 but i dont know which one would be better for gaming mostly tf2

I don’t know the exact specs of both processors but as far as TF2 goes you’re better off with a dualcore than a quadcore. TF2 uses max 2 processors. So if you wanna buy a PC for the sole function of playing TF2, rather spend money on a super-dual-core then a mediocre-quad-core. But since games/operating systems/etc will be able to use more than 2 cores in the future, you could consider buying a Quad-core because that will guarantee performance later.

TF2 is very heavy on the processor so if you’re on a budget, i’d say go for a high-spec dualcore

EDIT: I just checked out the specs of your 2 processors. The dual-core you picked will beat the quad-core hands down.

or i5 750 wich is out very soon. gonna be awesome. cheap and fast

I don’t know the exact specs of both processors but as far as TF2 goes you’re better off with a dualcore than a quadcore. TF2 uses max 2 processors. So if you wanna buy a PC for the sole function of playing TF2, rather spend money on a super-dual-core then a mediocre-quad-core. But since games/operating systems/etc will be able to use more than 2 cores in the future, you could consider buying a Quad-core because that will guarantee performance later.

TF2 is very heavy on the processor so if you’re on a budget, i’d say go for a high-spec dualcore

EDIT: I just checked out the specs of your 2 processors. The dual-core you picked will beat the quad-core hands down.

+1 to all of that

E8— are all bloody good, ive got a E8200 at 3.2GHz on air,if you get a good batch etc you can get the upto 4 sometimes even 5GHz with the right cooling. For gaming tho maybe go for E8500 and oc it a lil upto like 3.5 or something, just look around sites, E8— seem to be amazing for overclocking, also if your going to do that go for a great mobo and you’ll have a great gaming computer :D

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=701&catid=6&subid=793 (prices etc in £)

yeah i got my e84 to run at 3.6 sub 40 degrees on air, best chip since the athlon duals.

I don’t know the exact specs of both processors but as far as TF2 goes you’re better off with a dualcore than a quadcore. TF2 uses max 2 processors. So if you wanna buy a PC for the sole function of playing TF2, rather spend money on a super-dual-core then a mediocre-quad-core. But since games/operating systems/etc will be able to use more than 2 cores in the future, you could consider buying a Quad-core because that will guarantee performance later.

TF2 is very heavy on the processor so if you’re on a budget, i’d say go for a high-spec dualcore

EDIT: I just checked out the specs of your 2 processors. The dual-core you picked will beat the quad-core hands down.

so i should allow using tf2 only 2 proc ? cuz i have quad

ehum,

Just keep in mind that multitasking will kill the dedicated tf2 function on the duo core because it will load on 1 of the cores… Use Windows 7 and a quad core to devide these tasks over all core’s and keep 2 cores dedicated for tf2. If you’re no multitasker than stick with the duo core.

E8500 is awesome :)

my i7 kicks your ass :)

the E8400 looks nice so im gunna get that cpu