which cpu would you pick, and why

[Achilles]

duo core 3.0 or quad 2.4?

i'm toying with upgrading my pc, and i these 2 processors are around the same price... which one would you pick, and why?

[Thongsy]

Between those two, the Quad and overclock it yourself. Or you could get a cheaper dual core and overclock that. Unless you buy the best of everything, I don't think you'll see much of a differences in whatever you do. Is there even any games or programs that take advantage of quad core cpus?

[Oktoberfest]

I would get the dual core cause I don't think my motherboard supports quad core

[msdmoney]

It's tough to say at this point. It doesn't seem like most games are taking advantage of quad core over dual core yet, but they probably will in the future. I would probably go with the quad core, but I don't think you will have made a bad choice with either.

[Capn Stabby]

I read that dual core is the best right now but quad core wil be future proofing. i'd probably go with a cheap dual core now & OC if you want, and upgrade to a quad core later on if necessary.

[SOSTrooper]

I read that dual core is the best right now but quad core wil be future proofing. i'd probably go with a cheap dual core now & OC if you want, and upgrade to a quad core later on if necessary.

That's what I would do too.

[ITDEFX]

for me, I would go for Quad Core.. I know Graphic and 3d programs are starting to use multiprocessors more efficantly then games so I would be able to hold out for about 3-4 years.... but intel wants to put out a 80 or so core chip within the next few years... god damn, thats real over kill.

[Achilles]

i'm leaning towards quad core for a few reasons

1. games: seems games are more dependent on GPU & DX hardware support and less importance is placed on CPU... 2 x 8800 ulta SLI anyone?

2. apps: i usually have a lot of windows/apps open.. if i had more cores, i'd prolly have more crap running

3. and as someone said earlier, future proofing


but ya, either would be way better than my p4 3.2 right now... :D

[munch]

Go with the dual core. By the time most apps actually take advantge of quad core it'll be time to upgrade anyway.