Duel Core processors
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Hi all
I am looking to replace my base unit for a new one, a couple of years ago I used to be clued right up on everything PC related, but since my subscription to Computer Shopper lapsed, and I spent less & less time browsing about PCs my knowledge has somewhat wained.
So in light of me wanting a new base unit can someone recommend what is the middle of the road Duel core processor? I have seen 1.8GHz on the market etc, but I am currently running an AMD 3000XP which I think runs at about 2.1GHz?
I am looking at a Core 2 Duo E4600, any good?
Some advice would be great
D777
I am looking to replace my base unit for a new one, a couple of years ago I used to be clued right up on everything PC related, but since my subscription to Computer Shopper lapsed, and I spent less & less time browsing about PCs my knowledge has somewhat wained.
So in light of me wanting a new base unit can someone recommend what is the middle of the road Duel core processor? I have seen 1.8GHz on the market etc, but I am currently running an AMD 3000XP which I think runs at about 2.1GHz?
I am looking at a Core 2 Duo E4600, any good?
Some advice would be great
D777
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PC Pro magazine had a big test of processors in the last edition. Their website always lags, but it should be there soon.
www.pcpro.co.uk
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Thanks guys, appreciated.
Bushfiva
I am looking at a Dell Inspiron 530, I have customised it to the following spec, (upgraded processor to the one below from what I first stated)
Processor - Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E8200 processor (2.66GHz, 1333MHz, 6MB cache)
Memory - 3072MB 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM [2x1024+2x512]
HDD - 500GB (7200rpm) SATA Hard Drive
Graphics Card - 256MB ATI® Radeon™ HD 2600 XT graphics card
I do play 2 games, one is Counter Strike, the other being Flight Sim (When I'm not sick of my job), does this spec seem ok?
Thanks for your time
Dean
Bushfiva
I am looking at a Dell Inspiron 530, I have customised it to the following spec, (upgraded processor to the one below from what I first stated)
Processor - Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E8200 processor (2.66GHz, 1333MHz, 6MB cache)
Memory - 3072MB 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM [2x1024+2x512]
HDD - 500GB (7200rpm) SATA Hard Drive
Graphics Card - 256MB ATI® Radeon™ HD 2600 XT graphics card
I do play 2 games, one is Counter Strike, the other being Flight Sim (When I'm not sick of my job), does this spec seem ok?
Thanks for your time
Dean