To Upgrade or Not to Upgrade
In preparation for an upcoming computer upgrade, i’ve been doing some research on what’s the better CPU to pick up. As a Pareto fan, the new computer will be used 80% of the time for work and 20% of the time for games (where that 20% of the playtime will make the 80% of work worthwhile). Here’s what I’ve gotten so far:
Xeon Server (traditional Intel server cpu)
- Stability - has undergone rigorous testing suited for 24/7 operations
- Lower price point - cheaper than high-end core 2 duo babies
Core 2 Duo (e8400. sweet spot for price-performance ratio… if you can find one)
- Great overclocking capability
- Higher clock-speed - this will own xeons in many games, anytime of the day
If i wait until december 2008 for the uber-rig, i’m looking at:
- Intel’s new socket (they’ll be upgrading lga775 ~ which isn’t a socket btw)
- Cheaper price for whatever i’m salivating for right now (My 35k right now will surely be down to 20k by december)
- Better gauge for upcoming games (Fallout 3 and Starcraft 2)
If i do wait until december, should i get a budget pc right now for 10k?
Should I upgrade or not? hahaha. this is a very nice problem 
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