OK so I'm about to upgrade my current system with the following parts:
Asus P5Q Pro/Asus 4850 Combo $307 shipped ($277 AR)
Now here is my question. My budget was supposed to be $400. I was planning on getting an E2180 ($60) with 4GB of RAM $90 ($65 AR).
This puts me at $457 or $402 after rebates. The other option would be to step up to a E8400 and downgrade to 2GB of RAM. This would also put me a good amount over budget. I'm wondering what the better route would be. The E2180 is less than half the price of the E8400 ($160). I'll be OCing it for sure. Do you guys think I should go for the E8400? If it's actually going to be over twice as fast then I would but something tells me I'll get better bang for buck out of the E2180. Plus it leaves me with a solid system to support a quad in the future.
My system will be used to play Wow, COD4, and Mass Effect at 1680x1050 with the above 4850. If anyone can suggest a better upgrade for $400 PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!!
Asus P5Q Pro/Asus 4850 Combo $307 shipped ($277 AR)
Now here is my question. My budget was supposed to be $400. I was planning on getting an E2180 ($60) with 4GB of RAM $90 ($65 AR).
This puts me at $457 or $402 after rebates. The other option would be to step up to a E8400 and downgrade to 2GB of RAM. This would also put me a good amount over budget. I'm wondering what the better route would be. The E2180 is less than half the price of the E8400 ($160). I'll be OCing it for sure. Do you guys think I should go for the E8400? If it's actually going to be over twice as fast then I would but something tells me I'll get better bang for buck out of the E2180. Plus it leaves me with a solid system to support a quad in the future.
My system will be used to play Wow, COD4, and Mass Effect at 1680x1050 with the above 4850. If anyone can suggest a better upgrade for $400 PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!!