Hello All,
Somewhat off topic but id like some opinions on which processor to base my
new pc around.
Currently im running a Dell Vostro laptop with a core duo at 1.6 Ghz, so
it wont be hard to get something faster.
On komplett.ie I can get a nice AMD Athlon II X2 (dual core) at 3.0 Ghz
for €61.
The cheapest quad core offering runs in at €92 for 2.6 Ghz per core.
Ill be triple booting Linux/Windows/Haiku OS doing the usual multimedia
and gaming.
- Is there any real reason to spend more on the quad core? Has anyone made
a similar decision in the past? Obviously the slower clock on the quad core
will affect single threaded applications.
- Does anyone know if the boxed CPUs from Komplett include the cooler and
fan?
- Has anyone bought a triple core and sucessfully unlocked the fourth
core?
- Oliver
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