Worth getting quad core or not?

[Kryogen]

Should I just get a duel core or it's worth getting quadcore?

 

[R1ckCa1n]

Matters what you plan to use the processor for....... General internet + work processing = dual core / Gaming + multitask = quad core

 

[PCAssembler]

IMO if you are not planning on upgrading again soon (within the next year or two) I would think a Quad would be a better choice.

 

[Jester FPS]

If you can wait a couple months, the 45nm Quad's are supposed to hit retail..

 

[Atech]

At the current prices for eg. Q6600 why not?

 

[PCAssembler]

If you are looking for a proc for gaming and do normal everyday stuff (movies/net etc.) and are not into overclocking, and not looking to upgrade soon, then I think the Q6600 should be the best choice IMO.
I think within the next year or so we should be seeing more apps/games that will be written with multi-cores in mind. At that point I think the quad cores would really start looking like a good investment.
At least until you get a Penryn or maybe a 32nm proc.

 

[BillParrish]

If you keep it for 3 years yes, othewise get a cheap dual and OC it. Everything will be obsolete this time next year anyway, Nehalem. Tic Tock.

 

[Atech]

If you keep it for 3 years yes, othewise get a cheap dual and OC it. Everything will be obsolete this time next year anyway, Nehalem. Tic Tock.

Funny defination of "obsolete"?