Dual-Core or Quad-Core?

Which one should I get? Is it worth getting a quad core now? I am going to get an AMD one, so should I get a dual-core and then upgrade to a quad core later? How long will a dual core last me? Do games even use multi-core processors yet making a quad core overkill? I am not going to be doing much multitasking, so will a dual core be enough for gaming?

So it makes those programs and other tasks you do faster? So is the Phenom II X4 2.6 GHz for $140 a good value?

I have the triple-core black edition Phenom 2.

Its a happy medium. (I too was undecided on 2 or 4 cores) ;)

This processor kicks ass, and its a great value.

As 2009 continues on, dual cores are slowly losing their importance for being faster than quadcores in clock speeds now that more and more programs are becoming multithreaded. Not to mention, alot of people would end up getting involved in media work one way or another.

Ok, I will go for the quad-core. It will future-proof me a little anyway. More then a dual-core. Thanks for helping me make up my mind XD

Well, the Phenom II X4 processors are a tremendous value for quad core processors and I would recommend one of those highy. There are other benefits to quad core. Do you ever do image manipulation (Photoshop)? Ever convert videos to put on your iPod, Zune, PSP? Convert audio formats? Use WinRar a lot?Marfoo

Quad Core will provide a bit more longetivity for the future. Also Quad is faster for video and audio encoding. Upgraded from C2D E8500 to Quad 9650 and notice things running slightly smoother, especially with multiple tasks. Awaiting the new Intel i9 with a massive 6 cores.DigiTM73

[QUOTE="DigiTM73"]Quad Core will provide a bit more longetivity for the future. Also Quad is faster for video and audio encoding. Upgraded from C2D E8500 to Quad 9650 and notice things running slightly smoother, especially with multiple tasks. Awaiting the new Intel i9 with a massive 6 cores.IvanElk