Is the Core 2 Quad CPU 2.83 GHZ good for gaming?

[TheMickeyMoose]

Can it run games at a high or max setting and does it run games good? I also have a Nvidia 660ti graphics card too.

[Rumpelcrutchskin]

Good enough for high/ultra settings with one 1080p monitor.

[TheMickeyMoose]

Is that a better setup than an AMD phenom II x4 B95 3.0ghz and a GTX 650? I'm trying to decide on which to go with.

[Rumpelcrutchskin]

Originally posted by dumpy4life:

Is that a better setup than an AMD phenom II x4 B95 3.0ghz and a GTX 650? I'm trying to decide on which to go with.

Yes both CPU and graphics card are better, GTX 660 Ti is lot more powerful card then GTX 650.

[_I_]

its on par with amd pii/fx quads

if your buying it, go with an i3 or pentium g for around the same price instead
better single core performance which will make gaming better

[46 and 2]

its not good for newer games like bf4 it well struggle for a fact since my brother has a intel core 2 quad 9650 3.0ghz nv760

[TheMickeyMoose]

How does the build with AMD phenom II x4 B95 3.0ghz and a GTX 650 hold up? Any better?

[upcoast]

Originally posted by dumpy4life:

How does the build with AMD phenom II x4 B95 3.0ghz and a GTX 650 hold up? Any better?

It'll be worse.

Ps the q9x50s overclock well 3.7ghz - 3.8ghz isn't uncommon.

[_I_]

a b95 may overclock well in a good mobo, but getting it to the c2q overclocked speeds will be tough

for newer games you will want something better