Which Core 2 Duo?

I'm looking at buying a Dell Dimension 9200. The big question is which
processor to get. I basically use my PC for word processing, strategy
games and sometimes a first-person-shooter (nothing much heavier than
America's Army or Battlefield 2). Will the 1.86Ghz E6300 with 2MB be
sufficient, or would I get noticeably better performance from the 4MB
E6600?

Also, is 1GB of RAM sufficient for this type of system?

Sky

"skyf" wrote in message
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I'm looking at buying a Dell Dimension 9200. The big question is which
processor to get. I basically use my PC for word processing, strategy
games and sometimes a first-person-shooter (nothing much heavier than
America's Army or Battlefield 2). Will the 1.86Ghz E6300 with 2MB be
sufficient, or would I get noticeably better performance from the 4MB
E6600?

Also, is 1GB of RAM sufficient for this type of system?

Sky

Personally,I think the E6600 is the best buy,it will last longer before
upgrading is necessary and gives great performance.
Although 1GB will be sufficient,games like Battlefield 2 perform better with
2 GB.

The GeForce 7900 GS, which is the best that Dell offers for the
Dimension 9200. I've read that it's a decent mid-range card.

From what you're saying, instead of spending $150 to upgrade the E6300
to an E6600, I'm better off spending $190 to upgrade from 1GB of RAM to
2GB.

Sky

Zadok wrote:
On Mon, 11 Sep 2006 17:00:54 GMT, "Gojira" wrote:


"skyf" wrote in message
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I'm looking at buying a Dell Dimension 9200. The big question is which
processor to get. I basically use my PC for word processing, strategy
games and sometimes a first-person-shooter (nothing much heavier than
America's Army or Battlefield 2). Will the 1.86Ghz E6300 with 2MB be
sufficient, or would I get noticeably better performance from the 4MB
E6600?

Also, is 1GB of RAM sufficient for this type of system?

Sky

Personally,I think the E6600 is the best buy,it will last longer before
upgrading is necessary and gives great performance.
Although 1GB will be sufficient,games like Battlefield 2 perform better with
2 GB.


I agree. Additionally: If you decide to wipe your machine next year
and load Vista then you will need the 2gb. I suspect that you don't
play anything heavier is because your current machine chokes. Games
will continue to require greater hardware resources so if you have the
money go for it. Which video card are you considering?

-- Zadok

The E6600 with the double sized core memory (4 MB) would be noticeably
faster.

--
DaveW

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"skyf" wrote in message
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I'm looking at buying a Dell Dimension 9200. The big question is which
processor to get. I basically use my PC for word processing, strategy
games and sometimes a first-person-shooter (nothing much heavier than
America's Army or Battlefield 2). Will the 1.86Ghz E6300 with 2MB be
sufficient, or would I get noticeably better performance from the 4MB
E6600?

Also, is 1GB of RAM sufficient for this type of system?

Sky

Actually,you'd be better off finding a good custom system builder to put
together a system for you,better support and quality and you could probably
get both the 6660 and 2GB RAM for what Dell would charge you for the lower
end components.
"skyf" wrote in message
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The GeForce 7900 GS, which is the best that Dell offers for the
Dimension 9200. I've read that it's a decent mid-range card.

From what you're saying, instead of spending $150 to upgrade the E6300
to an E6600, I'm better off spending $190 to upgrade from 1GB of RAM to
2GB.

Sky

Zadok wrote:
On Mon, 11 Sep 2006 17:00:54 GMT, "Gojira" wrote:


"skyf" wrote in message
roups.com...
I'm looking at buying a Dell Dimension 9200. The big question is
which
processor to get. I basically use my PC for word processing, strategy
games and sometimes a first-person-shooter (nothing much heavier than
America's Army or Battlefield 2). Will the 1.86Ghz E6300 with 2MB be
sufficient, or would I get noticeably better performance from the 4MB
E6600?

Also, is 1GB of RAM sufficient for this type of system?

Sky

Personally,I think the E6600 is the best buy,it will last longer before
upgrading is necessary and gives great performance.
Although 1GB will be sufficient,games like Battlefield 2 perform better
with
2 GB.


I agree. Additionally: If you decide to wipe your machine next year
and load Vista then you will need the 2gb. I suspect that you don't
play anything heavier is because your current machine chokes. Games
will continue to require greater hardware resources so if you have the
money go for it. Which video card are you considering?

-- Zadok