Comments on: Do you need a Quad-core CPU?

By: Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:52:58 +0000

Good article.

Quad core is aimed more at the gamers and people that need a stronger machine. So I feel that more often then not it is worth the extra money.

I'm running a Q6600 and what a dream. Nice to know that this will be the CPU to go for when more applications come out the will use all four cores. Also something to note. This CPU is like heaven to overclock. And so are most of the quads I understand. Makes sense as each core can handle more strain cause it can offload extra processes to the next core.

By: Kris

Kris — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 03:54:08 +0000

Good article I was going to but a quad core but I decided to but the E6850 core 2 Duo 3.0 ghz. Hop I made the right choice. Besides I don't even need a Quad Core yet maybe in the future. I like your style of writing.Oh I wonder how much the 80 core is going to go for.

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 02:03:22 +0000

Fantastic article. Best I have seen that describes. I like how you went into the history and marketing on the cpus to describe how it was and where its going.

By: jim

jim — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:48:44 +0000

doubtless quad cores will be faster then duals, it's just logic, you don't need to be a geek to work that out. But I think it's a question of if you really need it, I mean if you're running XP and all you're doing is IE, MSN and the like you're not going to notice any difference between Duals and Quads, I reckon it's only gonna benefit you if you want to really stretch the limits of your system.

By: aCi11i3s

aCi11i3s — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:12:18 +0000

I'm currently running a Kentsfield on my nForce 680i, and thx to the heavens for both. running games like Crysis at max settings, and runs smooth as a top. great if you require or want this type of performance for the latest games or apps. The quad is aided by a 1000wPSU, 2gb @ 1066mhz, and (2)8800gtx's...these do help out a bit too.

By: jhilson

jhilson — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 23:54:01 +0000

Very good article. Just like in auto mechanics, not just because you have a big engine your car will be faster in every dimension. You'll need a well designed transmission, a proper intake and exaust system and enough fuel injector capacity among others.

By: mark

mark — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 04:03:24 +0000

Dual core is good enough for todays application for windows xp.

By: Railgun_Livewire

Railgun_Livewire — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 09:06:45 +0000

I just upgraded to a Q6600 and its like I strapped a supercharged V8 to my motherboard.

dont be fooled by the skepticism, quads are worth every penny!

By: baramee

baramee — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 13:13:55 +0000

great article, I love your style. All the best green IT commentary comes out of England.

By: admin

admin — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 05:33:47 +0000

I'm curious, has anyone recently 'upgraded' from a Core2 Duo, to a Core2 Quad? Notice any performance improvements, or system stability issues. Was the Quad core upgrade a noticeable improvement?