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chrono · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 10:30 pm Post subject: Building a comp

err guys, just wondering:
i'm in the process of building my own comp, and the only thing i need left are the processor and the OS [vital stuff!]

so like, the processor:first of all, i chose Intel b/c it won't overheat as much as AMD.
out of all the intel processors, which should i buy?
I considered a 2.66 ghz quad core processor for about 350$. Some ppl say it's a waste, and i heard from one guy that w/o a server, you can only use 2 cores out of the 4...
If i dont get a quad core, I'm stuck with the most powerful core 2 duo processor, which is about 3.66 ghz, 250$.

Also, for my OS, I'm not sure If i should buy XP Professional, or go with Linux. [I'm not going anywhere near vista...]
I heard ubuntu is very good, but i'm not sure what version to consider. [Ubuntu, Kubuntu, or Xubuntu?]

Either way, I need some opinions fast Very Happy

thanks again guys!

Madman · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 10:34 pm Post subject:

First of all, Vista is great.

Second of all, go with a Q6600 as your processor.

Third of all, Go with Ubuntu if you want something legally free, Vista if you are cool.

chrono · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 10:49 pm Post subject:

but is it true that if you have quad core and vista, you can only use 2 out of the 4 cores?

superweapons · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 10:59 pm Post subject:

Not entirely. The program you're going to run has to support multi-threading (WinRAR decompression is a good example of multi-threading-if you enable it).

If you're getting a fast system (dual core, 2GB of RAM), then you should consider Vista. It's really good as long as you meet the recommended requirements.

You should get a quad core, more and more applications are being written to take advantage of multiple processing cores and threads. The Q6600 should suit most everyone's needs fine.

Madman · Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:26 am Post subject:

It also helps a lot when many programs are being run at the same time.

Konata Izumi · Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:03 am Post subject:

and the q6600 is $180

iTz SWAT · Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 1:33 am Post subject:

Id go for:
OS:Vista Home Premium/Ultimate 32/64bit
CPU:Intel Q6600 2.4ghz/Q6700 2.66GHZ/ Q9450 2.66GHZ but L2 Cache and FSB is faster.

What that person saif about 2 and 4 cores isn't always true.
You Window's OS will use all 4 cores.
App's may use 2 or 4 cores.
The latest tech games will use quad core but earlier games may use 2.

SFP+ · Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 3:57 am Post subject:

Or you can choose q9300 as your CPU. It's slightly better than q6600. (At least it's more price-worthy over here in sweden)

gmimpact · Newbie cheater Reputation: 0 Joined: 18 Aug 2008 Posts: 20

q300, and linux if you're all for performance, and xp for doing old school stuff.