The Best CPU for under $150

Peeta · Post by **Peeta** » 2010-07-28 02:56

Intel or AMD?

AMD:

If you want to cut it close at $160 then get this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6819103808

For strictly under $150: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6819103809

Intel:

Nothing

FuzzySquirrel · Post by **FuzzySquirrel** » 2010-07-28 12:06

Newegg.com - AMD Phenom II X4 945 Deneb 3.0GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor HDX945WFGMBOX

1. Go Phenom because I doubt a Intel Processor will like a AMD Socket (even if you try a hammer)
2. Because Athlon doesn't have L3 Cache
3. Because I said so.

Also. Any 9xx Series will preform about the same with a slight overclock to match the more expensive versions.

Tofurkeymeister · Post by **Tofurkeymeister** » 2010-07-29 11:52

I concur with Fuzzysquirrel and Fighter. Phenom II x4 is the way to go.

subazforce · Post by **subazforce** » 2010-07-29 17:30

what processor did you have before?? you should see a big difference though.

Darkpowder · Post by **Darkpowder** » 2010-07-30 21:49

The (quad) Q8300 (2.5Ghz baseline) LGA775 Intel is still a very good bang for the buck. Low energy use too.

Not A Tumour · Post by **Not A Tumour** » 2010-08-14 04:10

Amd Phenom II 550 Black Edition HANDS DOWN!!