Would it be better for me to get a high end core 2 duo processor or a low end core 2 quad processor?
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the5e
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I would go for duo if you want something now. Quad cores have to be programmed to make use of it and I don't think there's much software that takes advantage of that.
actually the same applies for Duo core, it's called multithreading. They used to have the same problem.
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DJ Josh
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Well that honestly depends on what "high" and "low" end is.
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Dickij03
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High end core 2 will tipicaly beat a low end quad unless your using a program that can take advantage of all 4 cores. Name the processors and we can decide.
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Go for an E7200 imo. Benchmark quite close to the E8200 but cheaper.
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C2D's are the only thing XP will utilize, kind of.
Quads are for servers. Don't waste your money.
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