GeForce 8600 GTS Processor Question...

Hi, I'm configuring my PC on dell.com and I've chosen a 256 mb 8600 GTS for my video card. Since the Intel® CoreTM 2 Q6600 Quad-Core (8MB L2 cache,2.4GHz,1066FSB) will cause me to go above budget, I was wondering how much of a difference would it make if i used some of the cheaper processors? The cheaper ones are: -

Intel® CoreTM2 Duo Processor E6600 (4MB L2 Cache,2.4GHz,1066 FSB)

Intel® CoreTM2 Duo Processor E6700 (4MB L2 Cache,2.66GHz,1066 FSB)

Since this is a new PC i hope to run the newer games coming out at least on medium settings...what do you think?

Either of the processors listed will run all games niecly for a while, but the Q6600 is the equivalent of two E6600s working together, so Id say thats worth the extra cash!

Also, you might wanna drop down to the 8600GT if possible, the difference between performance is small and not worth the difference in price. (Spend the cash saved on the Q6600 ;))

Allright...I guess Quad core it is.. :)

But about the 8600 series...Does the GT really not make much of a difference compared to the GTS?

And should I be looking at some other card besides the 8600 series..?

Allright...I guess Quad core it is.. :)

But about the 8600 series...Does the GT really not make much of a difference compared to the GTS?

And should I be looking at some other card besides the 8600 series..?

saiftk

For the price you pay for the GTS...there is minimal gain from the GT. Just save the money and get the 8600 because that should deliver medium-high settings.

Ah...but I was thinking of upgrading to 8800 maybe late next yr. I was hoping that the 8600 would keep me occupied till then...

The Quad Core will be fine for the 8800 if im not mistaken?

Ah...but I was thinking of upgrading to 8800 maybe late next yr. I was hoping that the 8600 would keep me occupied till then...

The Quad Core will be fine for the 8800 if im not mistaken?

saiftk

Very much so :D

What do u mean LouieV13..?

Im buying a Quad Core for the future and my GT will keep me occupied until I have enough money to upgrade...

Wouldnt u do the same?

why not drop down to a dual core and get a 8800gts.... its not like 2-5 fps is worth 400$LouieV13

$400?

The price difference between an E6600 and Q6600 is around $20 on newegg, and probably $100 on Dell.
Further, when more processor intensive games come out (such as SupCom: Forged Alliance), you'll need a quad core to keep the game from crawling to 10 FPS.

OP, is it not possible for you to build your own? It's not that hard and if you get stuck, you can come here for help or post on the Custom Build PC Union (the link is in my sig).

Well.. I dont really know how to construct a pc by myself...How much do you think I would save if I did it by myself...?

Considering Im getting a about a 1300$ pc right now with 2 gb RAM and quad core with 8600 GT. That also includes a monitor and everything...

Well.. I dont really know how to construct a pc by myself...How much do you think I would save if I did it by myself...?

saiftk

You'll save a tonne on the video card and CPU, that's for sure.

State your budget and I'll see what I can list for you.

CPU - Core 2 Quad Q6600 - $290
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017

Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L - $95
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128059

Memory - 2GB (2 x 1GB) of Crucial Ballistix - $70 (after MIR)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146565

GPU - XFX GeForce 8800 GTS 320MB - $250 (after MIR)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150171

PSU - Seasonic S12 II 500w - $110
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151034

DVD-RW and Hard Disk Drive - $98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827152076

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822144701

Case - Cooler Master Centurion 5 - $50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119077

Windows Vista Home Premium - $112
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116202

Monitor - Samsung 22" LCD - $300 (after MIR)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001096

That should sum up to around $1400, including MIRs. :D

Lol thanks for all the effort...I really should start looking up how to custom build a pc...

Thanks again...

Lol thanks for all the effort...I really should start looking up how to custom build a pc...

Thanks again...

saiftk

Lol thanks for all the effort...I really should start looking up how to custom build a pc...

Thanks again...

saiftk

It's a piece of cake.

You literally just follow the manual included in the motherboard.