Would this be dumb?

[CoolMaster]

I was looking at some prices, and I saw the Phenom II x2 3.0 ghz was 89 bucks, thats a really good deal.

but is it stupid to still get dual core? or are they phasing them out.

Because I honestly dont need a quad core....and this would work well.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16819103694

 

^^ that is the CPU in question.

 

thanks!

[Andrewr05]

Whats wrong with your tricore?

[Crazy_Nate]

[actionstan]

I was looking at some prices, and I saw the Phenom II x2 3.0 ghz was 89 bucks, thats a really good deal.

but is it stupid to still get dual core? or are they phasing them out.

Because I honestly dont need a quad core....and this would work well.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16819103694

 

^^ that is the CPU in question.

 

thanks!

it would be dumb because you have a phenom II 720, so yes yes it would be

(kentuckian ftw)

Edited November 8, 2009 by actionstan

[Hyper]

I was looking at some prices, and I saw the Phenom II x2 3.0 ghz was 89 bucks, thats a really good deal.

but is it stupid to still get dual core? or are they phasing them out.

Because I honestly dont need a quad core....and this would work well.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16819103694

 

^^ that is the CPU in question.

 

thanks!

 

 

Are you looking to build a 2nd system for something? The one in your sig is better.

[_TheAlexO]

im guessing hes building a new system.

why else would he be looking for a step below what he has

[jlqrb]

We don't know if it going to be a replacement for his 720. If you don't need a quad there is no reason to get a quad. I am going to get a AMD 240 for my back-up rig as it is mainly used for surfing the net and some photo editing.

Edited November 8, 2009 by jlqrb

[CoolMaster]

CRAP. i need to update my sig cause I ordered that phenom X3 II but the mobo was dead so I had to send it all back.

stuff happened and I didnt reorder.

 

SOO technically the processor I have is an E6300 Core 2 Duo.

and some intel mobo and stuff

 

I mean I dont want to get a dual core if they are gonna stop making them and stuff

[xchrissypoox]

From one Link fan to another,

Id go for a X3 if you have money and your just being stingy.

If you are on a tight budget dual core is fine.

 

The processor speed difference between them is negligible.

Edited November 8, 2009 by xchrissypoox

[CoolMaster]

Any other comments? are dual cores going out completely? or is this a bad /old Phenom II line.....

I just dont wanna get anything outdated/bad

[feetfats]

anything you buy today is gonna be outdated and bad.

 

if the dual core is fast enough for what you need today and if its a good price then get it..

 

I dont like to plan too far ahead when it comes to computers because you pay sooo much money for something that will be crap when the time comes that you are trying to plan ahead for. (if that makes sence)

[luke_warm]

are we forgetting the athlon II x4? nooot very much more for those bad boys or even the athlon II x3s their also high performers for little cash

 

... just a consideration