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Core 2 Extreme 40% faster than Pentium EE 965?
Marc writes "As far as I know, this is the first time that Intel has talked about what we can expect from its new gaming CPU, Core 2 Extreme. For once, there is no word on power consumption on this new chip, but Intel talks about raw speed and a 40% gain over the current 3.73 GHz Extreme Edition 965 - which would be rather impressive and could indicate a problem for AMD. In this interview with TG Daily, Intel also claims that a Core 2 Extreme-based enthusiast PC will leave the pixel power of a Playstation 3 in the dust. Gamers, this appears to become the most exciting year for you in a long time!"
There are still reasons why one would prefer a console to a PC. A console will be optimized for group gaming. Having a good time. A PC is optimized for typing, alone, and in the dark, in a barren Linux console session, with ASCII porn streaming down your screen.
Besides, once you separate your gaming machine (PS3) from your PC, you can optimize your upgrades for what you actually use the machine for.
You can use a lower-end video card that's well supported in Linux, but not great for games. And you don't really have to worry about upgrading the PS3 at all.
Just one question, why the hell would they test it on a game as gay as UT2k4?
I would take the results much more seriously if it were half life 2 or something.
~= scwizard =~
Hi.
"there" would be "they're". "or" would be "are". "your" would be "you're" (twice). "RAID ... of HDD" would be redundant.
I know you know this, since you spelled "can't" right, and even "you're" right twice. So stick to your highest standards. Your message gets stuck in the poor presentation, which is a shame. You could of done better. And I am not even a native speaker.
P.S. Please elaborate on Intel going out to buy the best stuff and overclocking that, only to learn that it never was the best stuff anyway, since Intel had the best stuff all along.