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URGENT HELP ! with cpu and mobo

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kooki Original post #1
Apr 9, 2008 at 11:05 PM
im picking up a new system soon and i really need help with the cpu and mobo.
i want my system to be future proof so it would last me for 2-3 years minimum, and i want it under my budget which is about 20-22k without the monitor.

should i go for the e4500, e8200 or the q6600. i know the quad is the safest for the future but is it worth the money?
the e4500 seems to be the most value for money and logical thing to do,but how much performance difference is there between the 3 cpu's?

also im thinking of the intel DG33 mobo, but everyone here seems to love the abit IP35. i dont think i would overclock n stuff, so which one is a better buy?

thanks
infra_red_dude
infra_red_dude #2
Apr 10, 2008 at 12:57 AM
kooki said:
im picking up a new system soon and i really need help with the cpu and mobo.
i want my system to be future proof so it would last me for 2-3 years minimum, and i want it under my budget which is about 20-22k without the monitor.

should i go for the e4500, e8200 or the q6600. i know the quad is the safest for the future but is it worth the money?
the e4500 seems to be the most value for money and logical thing to do,but how much performance difference is there between the 3 cpu's?

also im thinking of the intel DG33 mobo, but everyone here seems to love the abit IP35. i dont think i would overclock n stuff, so which one is a better buy?

thanks
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It depends on you. e4500 has 2mb cache, e8200 has 6 mb but q6600 beats both in performance. It all depends on the work you want the proc. to do. There is considerable price difference, so choose wisely.

If you dont' wanna overclock then DG33 is a good choice.
Pathik
Pathik #3
Apr 10, 2008 at 2:34 AM
Go for the e8200. It is priced very decently. Pair that with a IP35E and a 8400gs. And 2gb ram
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kooki #4
Apr 10, 2008 at 9:35 AM
thanks for your replies. ill prob get the intel DG33FB mobo but im still stuck with what cpu to get. i really dont mind getting an e8200/8400 but will it be as 'high end' as it is today about 2-3 years down the line. that way the quad cores are here to stay and will help in some multi threaded apps in the near future?
how much difference in performance will i see for normal multimedia/entertainment apps between the 3 cpus?
is the 2 mb cache really too low? will i come to know any diff?