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02-13-2008, 03:57 PM
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quad core is overkill, and i don't even think a lot of apps use it to its advantage?
and yeah, i notice that the cache is bigger on the wolfdale, but i would assume that newer cpu + bigger cache = more expensive, whereas it's the exact opposite
and yeah, i notice that the cache is bigger on the wolfdale, but i would assume that newer cpu + bigger cache = more expensive, whereas it's the exact opposite
02-13-2008, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by arrrmand,Feb 13 2008, 04:57 PM
quad core is overkill, and i don't even think a lot of apps use it to its advantage?
and yeah, i notice that the cache is bigger on the wolfdale, but i would assume that newer cpu + bigger cache = more expensive, whereas it's the exact opposite
and yeah, i notice that the cache is bigger on the wolfdale, but i would assume that newer cpu + bigger cache = more expensive, whereas it's the exact opposite
again, save your money. quad core gets you little for photo apps
Originally Posted by macr88,Feb 13 2008, 06:10 PM
go buy DDR memory and see how the price compares to DDRll
02-14-2008, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by arrrmand,Feb 13 2008, 05:57 PM
quad core is overkill, and i don't even think a lot of apps use it to its advantage?
Also, I was a little puzzled about the price point difference myself...but if I were you, I'd jump on the Wolfdale ASAP before Intel or NewEgg realizes their price discrepancy.
02-14-2008, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by 73Zero,Feb 14 2008, 09:00 AM
Exactly...no point in getting a quad...at least, not yet. Completely overkill for current apps.
02-14-2008, 09:48 AM
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newegg are all sold out of the wolfdales...currently fry's is selling them for about $180, so i'll be picking one up really soon.
placed my order for the gigabyte mobo, crucial RAM, and evga 8800gt last night on newegg. thanks for the advice!
placed my order for the gigabyte mobo, crucial RAM, and evga 8800gt last night on newegg. thanks for the advice!
02-19-2008, 01:14 PM
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Finally got all my parts in! Here's my final list of parts for what will probably be a pretty top notch setup.
Motherboard: Gigabyte P35 DS3L: $90 from Newegg
CPU: Intel C2D E8400 Wolfdale 3.0ghz: $215 (after tax) from Frys
Video Card: EVGA NVidia 8800GT: $240 from Newegg (after rebate)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 2GB: $40 from Newegg (after rebate)
Hard Drive: 320GB Seagate SATA: $87 (after tax) from Frys
Tax & Shipping from Newegg: $35
Total: $707. $7 over budget
Using stock cooling, existing peripherals, and optical/floppy drives & existing 500w PSU.
Big thanks to everyone for your advice.
Frank & Brian: I will get to finishing up the editing for your shoots asap.
Motherboard: Gigabyte P35 DS3L: $90 from Newegg
CPU: Intel C2D E8400 Wolfdale 3.0ghz: $215 (after tax) from Frys
Video Card: EVGA NVidia 8800GT: $240 from Newegg (after rebate)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 2GB: $40 from Newegg (after rebate)
Hard Drive: 320GB Seagate SATA: $87 (after tax) from Frys
Tax & Shipping from Newegg: $35
Total: $707. $7 over budget
Using stock cooling, existing peripherals, and optical/floppy drives & existing 500w PSU.
Big thanks to everyone for your advice.
Frank & Brian: I will get to finishing up the editing for your shoots asap.