Best bang for the buck Intel Cpu

[frover2000]

I just picked up a XFX 8800gt and im thinking my P-D 3.2 is kinda weak, wanna do a cheap but worthwhile cpu upgrade. Budget for the cpu is $150 MAX. Ill be putting it in a p5gc basic entry level asus board with corsair 2gig 667 value ram, thanks..

 

[lyssword]

e4500

 

[nyker96]

e2140

 

[exar333]

E2140 or E2160 if you want to get a good CPU for cheap...

 

[BadRobot]

IF you want the cheapest then it might be 2140 (assuming you are overclocking).

However if you don't mind spending $130 then you might as well get the 4500, it has a higher multiplier and more cache. Also overclocks well like the 2140.

 

[GundamF91]

If you want low cost and upgrade to Quad later, get E2140 or E2160, beyond 3Ghz, they're best bang for the buck. If you want to squeeze more performance from cache, and slightly more overclocking headroom, the next best thing is E4500.

 

[frover2000]

What kind of performance gains wil i see (mostly in games) with one of these compared to my current p-d?

 

[GundamF91]

If it's game you're looking at, you're typically limited by GPU. Your 8800gt should run well as is. What's the performance like for you...SupCmdr?

 

[lyssword]

Originally posted by: GundamF91
If you want low cost and upgrade to Quad later, get E2140 or E2160, beyond 3Ghz, they're best bang for the buck. If you want to squeeze more performance from cache, and slightly more overclocking headroom, the next best thing is E4500.

http://www.asus.com/products.a...model=1574&modelmenu=2
he has an older mobo, so I'd say e4500 because of higher multiplier, as e2140 needs better mobo for high FSB.