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Dual Core Processors
Alegis:
They're releasing quad core soon, but I'll jump on the dual core wagon as much more gets supported.
My AGP graphics card is still good (ATi X850xt pe) so I'll switch to PCI dual core motherboard when its outdated
nihilist:
I'm not sure where your problem with dual core is; I have an X2 and I game like nobody else. I played FEAR, Oblivion, etc. without a problem. I play BF2 and EVE pretty much daily without a problem. So, if there is a problem, it isn't with the hardware.
Melodic:
The first thing to realize about dual-core processors, is that few people actually need them. Two processors won't increase the performance of games, but it is very helpful if you like to multitask. Dual-cores are perfect for someone who likes to run several high-end processes at once, but if you're a single-minded person, they won't benefit you.
That being said, the new Intel Core 2 Duo is an amazing processor. While they're a bit expensive right now (not to mention supply and demand tells us they'll be out of stock for awhile, now), they're incredibly energy-efficient, as a 2.4ghz Core 2 could rival most AMD processors on the market. While the higher-level models of the Core 2 (I'm looking at you, Intel Extreme), are too expensive for any but the most die-hard gamer, the 2.3, 2.4, and 2.6 are all well-priced for the performance they put out.
One problem with the Core 2s, like all new technology, is that compatible hardware is, while not difficult to find, certainly takes a bit of searching. Specifically, motherboards that are compatible are a minority right now, and there are even fewer that support Crossfire. You won't find a non gaming-grade mobo that supports Core 2, and the number of mobos that support Crossfire AND Core 2 are very limited (ASUS makes a great gaming-grade mobo as seen here that supports both).
Anything else you need to know, Zaak?
nihilist:
The C2D fits in most recent motherboards, and just requies a BIOS upgrade. Shouldn't be too hard to find a motherboard for them.
Crossfire and SLI mobos are always a bit behind, because they are not Intel-designed. They should show up pretty quickly, though.
mberan42:
I'm predicting through my omnipotence that while C2D and above are XbleedingXedgeX right now, they're much too expensive to justify the purchase.
Unless you're rendering a massive graphic arts file (example), there's no need for such a high-end processor.
Just my observations...
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