Processor speed

If your looking for a processor that has top performance and yet gives the best bang for the buck, look no further than the Core2Duo E6300.

Wait for the quad core processors from Intel

Originally Posted by Julian Wait for the quad core processors from Intel

Once Quad Core comes out that's when I get a new computer
^^ Never mind that it's already out.


Cheapest: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
* Retail
* CPU Speed: 2.4 GHz
* Bus Speed: 1066 MHz
* L2 Cache Size: 8 MB
* Package Type: LGA 775
* Manufacturing Technology: 65 nm
* Thermal Design Power: 130W
* Thermal Specification: 65°C
* Core Voltage: 1.100V-1.372V

Expensive:Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
* Product Description Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.4 GHz processor
* Product Type Processor
* Processor Type Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
* Multi-Core Technology Quad-Core
* 64-bit Computing Yes
* Compatible Processor Socket LGA775 Socket
* Processor Qty 1
* Clock Speed 2.4 GHz
* Bus Speed 1066 MHz
* Manufacturing Process 65 nm
* Cache Memory L2 Advanced Smart Cache - 8 MB ( 2 x 4MB (4MB per core pair) )
* Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel Advanced Digital Media Boost, Intel Advanced Smart Cache, Intel Smart Memory Access, Intel Wide Dynamic Execution
* Compatible Slots 1 x processor - LGA775 Socket
* Manufacturer Warranty 3 years warranty

Same here Aaron_, the quad cores are going to revolutionize peoples current idea of processing power.

Quad core has been out for months =|

Have you been living in a hole since November?

I recently made the switch over to the Intel Core 2 Duo (2.16Ghz, in my new Macbook Pro) which is a vast, vast improvement over my old laptop's 1.7Ghz Pentium M.

My brother seriously upgraded his home desktop machine last week and invested in one of the Quad cores (3.2Ghz?) -- it might just be the novelty speaking but he says that it's the best investment he ever made.

Originally Posted by Julian Same here Aaron_, the quad cores are going to revolutionize peoples current idea of processing power.

Thats what i wanted to get. So i should go with the new intel procesors anything above 2.0ghr and i will be fine

when I get a new mobo, it will probably be intel

Originally Posted by Village Idiot when I get a new mobo, it will probably be intel

Same, i dont know much about AMD so i am sticking with what i had previastly

AMD 64 Bit, Dual core 2.3.