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Which of these processors is best for gaming? help please =S

lost_it_totally

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Need some help please guys

Which of the following is best for gaming?

Intel Pentium DualCore E2180 (2.00GHz)800MHz FSB/1MB L2 Cache

OR

Intel Core™2 Duo E4500 (2 X 2.20GHz) 800MHz FSB/2MB L2 Cache

Any help would be greatly appreciated
 

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Intel Core™2 Duo E4500 (2 X 2.20GHz) 800MHz FSB/2MB L2 Cache

:toast:
 

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e4500... there is no question about that
 
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thanks

Thats a brilliant help :toast:

also would the c2d be able to run games like Rainbow six vegas which needs a minimum of 3ghz processor?

because i've heard that only one of the 2 cpu's would be used to run the game?
 

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That game, along with almost any other you can find, will run fine on that CPU.
 

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yes, it will run it will no problem...

However, your video card may hinder it
 
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