just get the dual core.
the quad core just cost too much now (at least for my budget), and you dont really get any performance in gaming.
I would save up the money from the dual core, and wait till the quad cores go cheaper, or when they are starting to be in games, then get it.
Sorry for stealing the thread but...
anybody have any idea when games are going to start using Quads?
because i was thinking of getting a new processor, but if Quads starts to be in gaming in like 2-4 months, then i would wait, but if its 6+ months then i would get the 6000+ when i get the chance.