Need help deciding...

FeL · 18-10-2007, 02:20 AM

Newegg.com - Intel Dual-Core E2180 Allendale 2.0GHz 1MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail

Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 Allendale 2.0GHz 2M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail

Ok, i'm out to buy a semi-budget build, and im having a tough time deciding between the two..

I plan on overclocking and playing high end games such as CS:S, BioShock, and Unreal Tournament 3..

Heyaxe · 18-10-2007, 11:09 PM

Well, Core 2 Duo is the high end version of Intel's dual core techno, and Dual Core is the mid end version.

The Core 2 Duo performs better because of the power that goes in per clock cycle. However, dual core, being the mid end, means there is lots of room for over-clocking (if you ditch stock heat+fan and buy a more effective one).

I would go for the first one, unless you are on a budget.

18-10-2007, 02:20 AM	#1 (permalink) Top
FeL Geek Trainee Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1 Status: Offline	Need help deciding... Newegg.com - Intel Dual-Core E2180 Allendale 2.0GHz 1MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 Allendale 2.0GHz 2M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail Ok, i'm out to buy a semi-budget build, and im having a tough time deciding between the two.. I plan on overclocking and playing high end games such as CS:S, BioShock, and Unreal Tournament 3..

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18-10-2007, 11:09 PM	#2 (permalink) Top
Heyaxe Geek Trainee Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 9 Status: Offline	Well, Core 2 Duo is the high end version of Intel's dual core techno, and Dual Core is the mid end version. The Core 2 Duo performs better because of the power that goes in per clock cycle. However, dual core, being the mid end, means there is lots of room for over-clocking (if you ditch stock heat+fan and buy a more effective one). I would go for the first one, unless you are on a budget.

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