I've been checking into the Phenom II and now I hear that at the end of this month Intel is going to lower prices (thanks AMD). At
Newegg: Intel quad-core Q9550 @ 2.83ghz - $319
AMD Phenom II 940 @ 3.0ghz - $275
The Intel seems to be from 4 to 15 frames better in games even at
a slightly lower clockspeed. The Phenom II does overclock nicely but
the Intel is still just a little better. If Intel DOES lower the price I'll
probably go that way because I've got to upgrade the mobo anyway. My Asus is too old and Asus will not issue a bios for the quad-core as an addon. The Phenom II does everything better but
it's more equal to the Q9400 @ 2.66ghz from Intel. I wanted it a
little bit faster. Still a good improvement.
http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/sh ... spx?i=3492In some games the E8600 at 3.33ghz still kicks ass. Easily OC's to
4ghz on air w/no extra voltage. I still think about this too.