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still using xp need help upgrading
Ok here is my dilemma i am currently using xp. going to overhaul comp and build a new one my question is the following:
1. intel 2.93 Dual Core or 2.33 Quad core
2. Is Ram going to make a huge difference is 1066 ddr2 5-5-5-15 or 800 4-4-4-12 ddr2
or should i just go with ddr3 but the cheapest i can find are 9-9-9-24
im building this for my mom i dont want it to need an upgrade for a while! and i know more and more software is utilizing the more cores but is the extra $50-150 worth it. i just want it to run flawlessly. here are links to everything i was planning on choosing from if more is needed like case and graphics let me know.
RAM: DDR2 Newegg.com - G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK - Desktop Memory
DDR2 800 Newegg.com - G.SKILL HK 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL4D-4GBHK - Desktop Memory
DDR3 Newegg.com - G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-4GBPK - Desktop Memory
CPU QUAD: Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33GHz 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 Yorkfield 2.66GHz 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
DUAL: Newegg.com - Intel Pentium E6300 Wolfdale 2.8GHz 2MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
Newegg.com - Intel Pentium E6300 Wolfdale 2.8GHz 2MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops