Phenom 2 X4 925 + Biostar 880G, $150 AR + $15 gift card @ Egg

[DominionSeraph]

Phenom II X4 for the price of an Athlon II X4 or Phenom II X2. No worries about unlocking.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.547345

I put someone into a full rig with 1GB GTX 460 and 27.5" monitor (inc. keyboard and mouse, too) for under $700 AR using this last night.

 

[CupCak3]

Stupid question, how is this going to compare to a Q6600 @ 3.0? (I've been out of the "game" for quite a while) Thanks.

 

[WhoBeDaPlaya]

Stupid question, how is this going to compare to a Q6600 @ 3.0? (I've been out of the "game" for quite a while) Thanks.

IINM, the P IIs are on par IPC-wise with the 45nm C2Qs.