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Originally Posted by SixSpeedSleuth

It's funny you mention newegg because I was just on that site looking around. How do these processors fit my needs?
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Wolfdale 3.16GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Yorkfield 2.83GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops

I apologize if I seem ignorant regarding specs, but I'm not sure exactly what the difference is between dual core/quad core, ect. Thanks for everybodys help so far.

Ya, you could use all of those, it just all depends on your budget. In fact, I still have my roomates build setup saved, so if you want you can PM and I will link you to it. We built it around 6 weeks ago also.


And about the guy saying he was making a build for 3k in the winter, buying one is better etc... That has never been the case with any computers I have seen in any of the local chain electronic stores.