Well its been a while since i've bought any computer hardware (2003) and it seems it's about that time again. Right now this is what i have: p4 2.4c @ 3Ghz, 1gb ddr pc4000, 6800gt , so it seems i'll need mostly a new system. If you could help advise me on a few things i would appreciate it.
I'm on the fence on which path to upgrade and I'm trying to keep the price down since i don't game as much as i use to.
Path 1: Grab a Q6600 once the july 22 price cut hits. Would probably keep this for a couple years at the least.
Path 2: Grab a E4400 and try to overclock it to around 3Ghz. Would keep it until for atleast 2 years or more depending if multicore apps were the norm.
Path 3: Grab a E6550 due to the 4mb cache it has instead of the E4400 2mb cache
Question 1: With path 1 it's alittle bit more "future proof" but as it stands i don't use any programs at all that will utilize all four cores. I realize that a few games coming out will utilize them ( Crysis, hl2 episode 2, bioshock) but it seems that they will still run great on dual core processors to run at high settings. Opinions?
Question 2: In path 2 vs. 3 would the 2mb cache vs. 4mb cache make a difference worth $50?
Question 3: By the time i plan on upgrading again ( min 2 years) would the new P35 chipset still be in use, therefore being able to keep the motherboard and getting a new proc? If not would it be worthwhile to get a P35 mobo just for use of ddr3 eventually?
Question 4: Would i still be able to use my old power supply? ( Enermax EG465P -VE 460 watt power supply)
Sorry for all the questions.Thanks
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