I'm building a new computer, will be used mainly for gaming (Crysis, UT3, COD4, HL...).
This is what I'm trying to put together:
Intel E6850 or Q6600
Asus P5N-E or P5N32-E
Evga 8800GT SSC 512MB (just received today)
4GB DDR2
I'm trying to decide whether to go with the E6850 (dual cores - 3ghz) or the Q6600 (quad cores - 2.4 ghz). How much benefit will I get from quad cores on gaming such as those I've mentioned above? Which one should I choose?
Same on MB, can't decide between which to get.
I've seen ppl talking about OCing Q6600 close to, or even beyond 3ghz. How easily can that be accomplished? I tend to not OC my system, because of the extra stress on other components.
Any suggestions or recommendation are welcome.
This is what I'm trying to put together:
Intel E6850 or Q6600
Asus P5N-E or P5N32-E
Evga 8800GT SSC 512MB (just received today)
4GB DDR2
I'm trying to decide whether to go with the E6850 (dual cores - 3ghz) or the Q6600 (quad cores - 2.4 ghz). How much benefit will I get from quad cores on gaming such as those I've mentioned above? Which one should I choose?
Same on MB, can't decide between which to get.
I've seen ppl talking about OCing Q6600 close to, or even beyond 3ghz. How easily can that be accomplished? I tend to not OC my system, because of the extra stress on other components.
Any suggestions or recommendation are welcome.