Quadcore vs. Dual Core: Quad core's are faster if the application you're using is designed to take advantage of the cores, but it won't show any advantage in apps that aren't. If you're using your computer for things like AutoCAD, video, and some games, quad core is best. If you're using your computer for more basic tasks, dual core is more than good enough.
Price Range: For a good balance between price and performance, get a CPU that's about a year old. You'll still get a powerful CPU, but at a much lower price than it sold for a year ago.
Intel vs. AMD: Either one.
Cache: This is where data is stored for super-fast retrieval. Level 2 is faster than Level 3, but they're both faster than regular system memory. The more level 2 and 3 cache, the the faster your computer will run.
Motherboard: Look up the specs on your motherboard to get a list of CPUs it supports. If you haven't chosen a motherboard yet, any CPU will work.
How to Choose a CPU for Your Computer
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If you're going to overclock, you'll need a higher quality fan than the one provided.
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