Its obvious that both cpus have 4 cores in them, but my biggest question is whats the biggest difference(s)? I know that the C2E is built specifically for gaming (you can also use the C2Q for gaming as well). Any real noticeable upgrades?
Core 2 Quad or Core 2 Extreme?
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Extreme is a waste of money IMO for the average user/gamer like us unless you have a ton of money to throw around.
Its more geared towards the super high end and crazy overclockers
A regular quad would do you just fine
Its more geared towards the super high end and crazy overclockers
A regular quad would do you just fine
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he has a 775 board that he probably wants to reuse
If i had a quarter for every time i wished i had that extra multi........
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QFT, especially on the Core 2's. An unlocked multi is pure gold for overclocking and customizing. Most people just use the FSB, but if your motherboard ever hits a wall, that unlocked multiplier will get you past it.
well i already have a 775 board that im using, but im actually gonna get a newer 1. i think theres an issue w/ the pci-e slot thats causing my fans to make this whining sound. i should be gettin my replacement 9800gt in the mail later today, so ill test it out & figure out if its just the card or indeed the pci-e slot. besides, im still deciding between the c2q & c2e, so i havent exactly made up my mind. i should make my decision within a month.
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If you are getting a new board, I really see no reason to stick with DDR2. I mean you'd be buying an outdated board. You don't need i7 to go DDR3, either. An SB i5 will be DDR3 and cost about the same as a new C2Q. Here's a list of all the DDR3 2x2GB that newegg has: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...66&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&Order=PRICE&PageSize=20.
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Gskill for 2x2gb ddr3 is around 50 bucks newegg.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...6&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&Order=RATING&PageSize=20
As well as many other ram pieces.
Edit: Rock we have some sort of telekinetic powers.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...6&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&Order=RATING&PageSize=20
As well as many other ram pieces.
Edit: Rock we have some sort of telekinetic powers.
Well ya, im more than likely gonna go w/ G.Skill since i have 4x1gb of their ddr2 memory. Been extremely pleased w/ it. Overall, i really appreciate all the feedback on this. However, im gonna have to wait til late February to early March to set aside enuff $$ 4 the cpu, memory & mobo. Also i plan on upgrading my sound card (its the oldest item i have).
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My first choice would be Gskill ECOs
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231317
1.35v stock, so on 1.5 you could probably do 7-8-7-24 1600 or on 1.65 7-7-7-211600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231317
1.35v stock, so on 1.5 you could probably do 7-8-7-24 1600 or on 1.65 7-7-7-211600
