Recommend a processor?

benihana99 · 03-16-2008, 11:30 PM

Hey all,
just wondering if i could have some recommendations for a LGA 775 Intel processor for not a ton of money (<80$, preferably). I will probably be running a lot of games, like World of Warcraft, Unreal Tournament 3 (if possible), Orange Box, CSS, and more (perhaps Command and Conquer 3). I will also be doing a lot of internet browsing and media stuff. Any good recommendations?

markallen · 03-16-2008, 11:38 PM

Do you plan on overclocking?

benihana99 · 03-16-2008, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markallen

Do you plan on overclocking?

yes, although i do not know how (i plan on reading the instructions on this forum after i buy my processor). i plan to overclock a bit. maybe not as much as some extreme users, but some. i currently have a AMD Athlon XP 2600+ 2.133gHz in my current PC. I may be able to reuse that, although i really do not want to (it'll mean worse performance even with overclocking and i will have to pick another motherboard).

Ambushed · 03-16-2008, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benihana99

does it mean pushing the processor beyond its normal speeds? i wasnt sure... i am going to read the overclocking manual thing in this forum soon.

Yes it does sir, read this Overclocking 101 (Oc101)

MosIncredible · 03-17-2008, 12:01 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116052

no shipping involved. Therefore it's <$80

benihana99 · 03-17-2008, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MosIncredible

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116052

no shipping involved. Therefore it's <$80

and this is way better than my AMD Athlon XP 2600+ 2.133gHz processor, right?

also, how much do you think i would be able to overclock it? my case has several fans already:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811208020

markallen · 03-17-2008, 12:07 AM

This one will do 3.2 ghz on air cooling.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116037

maroon1 · 03-17-2008, 10:33 AM

E2160 and E2140 are selling at the same price
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116036

So, there is no reason to buy E2140 over E2160

03-16-2008, 11:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
benihana99 Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 58	Recommend a processor? Hey all, just wondering if i could have some recommendations for a LGA 775 Intel processor for not a ton of money (<80$, preferably). I will probably be running a lot of games, like World of Warcraft, Unreal Tournament 3 (if possible), Orange Box, CSS, and more (perhaps Command and Conquer 3). I will also be doing a lot of internet browsing and media stuff. Any good recommendations?

03-17-2008, 12:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
MosIncredible Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 194	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116052 no shipping involved. Therefore it's <$80 __________________ CPU: Q6600 @ 3.4GHz [425x8] 1.248v load \| E8400 HSF: Zalman 9700 (replacing soon) MB: DFI DK P35-T2RS GPU: XFX 8800GTS (G92) 512MB @ 800/1970/1100 RAM: 2GB OCZ Reaper (PC2 6400) 850 4-4-4-12 HDD: WD 500GB 16MB Case: Antec 900 PSU: OCZ 700W Monitor: LG 22" L226WTQ 3DMark06 Score: 16137 (XP) with above clocks

03-17-2008, 10:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
maroon1 Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Somewhere in Hell !!! Posts: 2,600	E2160 and E2140 are selling at the same price http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116036 So, there is no reason to buy E2140 over E2160 __________________ Free softwares: Avast! antivirus - FireFox - FDM - OpenOffice - CCleaner

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markallen Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 163	This one will do 3.2 ghz on air cooling. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116037