Hello, I am trying to decide what Intel CPU to put in a new build. I have been looking at Q6600s ($180), but I don't think I really need a quad core. As such, I started looking at Core 2 Duos, and I could use some help defining performance benefits. This Intel link provides some basic differences, but I would like to know a little more, for example, power usage/temperatures, overclocking abilities, and general performance.
http://www.intel.com/Consumer/Learn/Desktop/core2duo-detail.htm?iid=learn_proc+c2d_desktop
Specifically, E7300($120), E8200($160), E8400($165), Q6600($180), Q8200($190).
I will be using a 20" monitor, ATI 4850, and Vista 32 for gaming, a very little bit of photoshop, and general multitasking (watch/listen to a streaming hockey game while playing Diablo 3 type of thing...). Opinions from people with similar setups would be very much appreciated. Thanks
http://www.intel.com/Consumer/Learn/Desktop/core2duo-detail.htm?iid=learn_proc+c2d_desktop
Specifically, E7300($120), E8200($160), E8400($165), Q6600($180), Q8200($190).
I will be using a 20" monitor, ATI 4850, and Vista 32 for gaming, a very little bit of photoshop, and general multitasking (watch/listen to a streaming hockey game while playing Diablo 3 type of thing...). Opinions from people with similar setups would be very much appreciated. Thanks