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Core 2 Duo
G43 chipset
Nvidia 210
4GB DDR3

Core 2 Quad
P45 chipset
ATI 4770
4 GB DDR2

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Two older desktop builds are being weighed against each other; pick by three practical limits: the workload you actually run, the realistic upgrade path, and the power/thermal budget. The fastest way to decide is to verify exact parts, run a short benchmark for your target workload, then choose the system that gives the better real-world result.

Checklist to apply now:

  • Identify exact CPU and GPU models and the motherboard model. On Windows run msinfo32 or dxdiag, or use CPU-Z to get names and clock speeds.
  • Compare real-world metrics (single‑thread score for latency‑sensitive apps; multi‑core score for encodes/compiles; GPU fps for games). If you cannot find charts, run a quick benchmark: one CPU render (Cinebench or a timed encode) and one in‑game scene or 3D test.
  • Confirm memory form factor and supported speeds on the board and whether the board physically accepts the memory you want; different memory types are not interchangeable.
  • Check PSU wattage and GPU power connectors, plus case clearance and cooling. Older boards may limit future upgrades even if they run today.
  • For upgradeability, prefer the board that accepts faster RAM and has a clean PCIe x16 slot and a BIOS that supports later CPUs — that keeps options open without replacing the whole system.

Quick decision rules: if gaming at typical desktop resolutions, prioritize the system that posts higher GPU FPS; if you do heavy multi‑thread work (video encoding, VM hosting, batch compiles), favor the build with higher multi‑core CPU throughput. Empirical testing beats guessing — boot both systems, run the same test and compare FPS or render time, plus temperatures and power draw.

was right to want exact models; ’s direction toward gaming performance is useful. Use the checklist above to turn those general points into a repeatable choice.

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Member Avatar for twentytwotwo

Core 2 Duo
G43 chipset
Nvidia 210
4GB DDR3

Core 2 Quad
P45 chipset
ATI 4770
4 GB DDR2

Wel if you put some DDR3 RAM in the P45 chipset i would say go for that.

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For Games?
2nd choice of course.

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we need some more specifics on the hardware, ie clock speeds of the ram, and cpu

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we need some more specifics on the hardware, ie clock speeds of the ram, and cpu

33 days and original poster hasn't returned ,so i dough they ever will

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woopse, good call on that. sometimes it makes me wonder why these people ask for help at all...

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woopse, good call on that. sometimes it makes me wonder why these people ask for help at all...

sometimes they already know answer just want to hear what others have to say

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