q6600 vs e8400

[computeruler]

what one would be better? i will have like a game wmp a internet browser and a antivirus scan running all at once i may render some things MABYE photoshop things mabye file conversion things dvd ripping cd ripping multimedia type things not that much of  that though so do you think a e8400 will be reallygood for that? or will a q6600 be better?

[computeruler]

anyone? this is such a hard desicion!!!! i dont know the dual will do better in games and stuff and can go higher then the q6600 but i dont know!

[computeruler]

i guess ill get the q6600

[Calum]

Get the quad definitely, trust me on this.
I had to take the decision between dual and quad, and I really wish I had spent the extra few pounds for a quad core.

[computeruler]

but im debating about the q6600 or the q9300 now the q9300 has less overclocking (not that i need to oc it that high) like 3 or 3.2ish range but the q9300 aslo has sse4 and 45nm and is nore power effecient  the q6600 doesnt have that so i dont know its like $80 more i think

[Calum]

Actually I'm seeing the Q9300 clocking very well indeed . . . you didn't mention overclocking so I didn't take it into account.
The E8400 by the way can surpass 4GHz easily enough.

[computeruler]

but i dont think im considering that one any more just the q6600 or q9300 do think its worth the extra $80 US for the q9300??

[DeathV]

no get the 6600

[Calum]

Well, I'd say get the Q9300 . . . it'll run cooler for one thing, and also a fair bit faster even though the clock speed is only slightly faster than the Q6600.  My opinion is that if you're on a tight budget you won't regret not getting it, but if you have the cash why not spend a little extra.

[Track]

Well, I'd say get the Q9300 . . . it'll run cooler for one thing, and also a fair bit faster even though the clock speed is only slightly faster than the Q6600.  My opinion is that if you're on a tight budget you won't regret not getting it, but if you have the cash why not spend a little extra.

You're not one to dissapoint me, Calum. 

Overclocking is crucial, thus the Q9300 fails. The Q6600, Q6700 and Q9450 if you have an X38 or better board are the current correct choices.

[computeruler]

i dont think i have any more money for anything other then the q6600

[patio]

With a Quad -Core  why is overclocking crucial ? ?