Digital Audio Workstation...for audio production...so it wouldn't be used for gaming at all.
Yea, it's technically a small form factor.. But actually I just wanted to know if the i5-2500T which is 2.3ghz quad w/ turbo boost of 2.8/// would be an upgrade over the E8500 Core2 3.16ghz...
I am trying to build a DAW in a very small mini-ITX case. So, I am trying to fit as much power under it as possible without compromising the structure of the build. i.e. excessive cooling measures.
I'd say the overall space in the case is comparable to a u2.
So, considering heat concerns...