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Pentium D vs. Core 2 Duo & Core 2 Extreme
I currently have a five year old PC with an Intel Pentium 2.8GHz with HyperThread.
I've ordered an XPS 700 with the Pentium® D Processor 930 with Dual Core Technology (3.00GHz, 800FSB)
Since I've ordered I've been reading up on the Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Extreme Intel processors. I really am confused now if I'm ordering the right processor for this PC. I want a gaming PC that can handle pretty much anything but now I'm confused.
I guess the question is this: Is the 3.00GHz Pentium D with the Dual Core going to be that much of an improvement on the 2.8GHz w/HT that I already have? And if it is not, then is the 2.67GHz Core 2 Duo faster than 2.8GHz w/HT?
I know that it's RAM and components that make a PC fast, and as a last resort I may consider the 2.93GHz Core 2 Extreme. If the 2.67GHz Core 2 Duo though is appreciably faster than the 2.8GHz w/HT that I currently have, then I would probably get the better video cards. If I get the 2.93GHz, I probably wouldn't be able to do that.
I don't really do much multi-tasking so would the 3.80GHz w/HT that is available be another option for me to consider? (kinda want the Core 2 technology though) :smileywink:
I've never had a Dell before, so any help you can give me would be much appreciated. The goal here is to have a sweet gaming machine that I won't have to upgrade at all for a long time.
Thanks.
NuclearBum
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September 3rd, 2006 06:00
http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu.html
invex
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September 3rd, 2006 07:00
ratty_uk2000
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September 3rd, 2006 07:00
Unless you're into to serious OCing there isn't a $500 (is actually closer to $700 here in Europe) difference between E6700 and X6800, with benchies suggest just approx 5% faster
So I stayed with the E6700 and put the money into better video cards which is always the better ROI for large screen, high eye-candy gaming.
invex
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September 3rd, 2006 08:00
MaverickmanTP
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September 3rd, 2006 12:00
skysdad
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September 3rd, 2006 13:00
MrAce
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September 3rd, 2006 14:00
tphillips63
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September 3rd, 2006 15:00
Apparently Intel did a better job of spreading FUD about clock speed than I ever thought! Oh well, I wonder if Chris M can add to the faq a list of web sites for people to go to for reviews?
hardocp.com
anandtech.com
tomshardware.com
legitreviews.com
extremetech.com
firingsquad.com
arstechnica.com
sharkeyextreme.com
hexus.net
All are www's and these are just a few that do the work so you can read all the new stuff.
XPS_MAYHEM
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September 3rd, 2006 18:00
so much for xps 700s with the core 2 duos.
xcator
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September 3rd, 2006 18:00
tphillips63
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September 3rd, 2006 18:00
AMD just announced there quad cores (not out till middle of next year at a minumum) will maintain low wattage so that looks way better to me.
DELL-Chris M
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September 4th, 2006 02:00
I will add them on tuesday.
tphillips63
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September 4th, 2006 02:00
Thanks just make sure to get the legal statement so its not an endorsement from Dell just information :)
XPS_MAYHEM
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September 4th, 2006 03:00
tphillips63
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September 4th, 2006 04:00
If apps, especially DVD ripping and mp3/4 audio start to support all the threads it will pay off.
PS Quad Core Xeons will be on the 1066FSB according to latest roadmaps.