Server Processor Vs. Desktop Processor

[henrythomas]

Hi to all,

I want to build a new system, and I was wondering just what the differences between a sever processor and a desktop processor are.

Would I see gaming performance decrease by using a Quad Server Core or a Quad Desktop Core?

I wanted to build a dual socket server core and have 8 physical cores.

Thoughts?

[FunkZ]

You will get only marginal performance increases from gaming by going overboard with the CPU. Get a regular desktop quad and save the extra money for your video card.