Recommend a processor?

[benihana99]

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]

Do you plan on overclocking?

 

[benihana99]

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]

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 http://www.computerforum.com/16346-overclocking-101-oc101.html

 

[MosIncredible]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116052

no shipping involved. Therefore it's <$80

 

[benihana99]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116052

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/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811208020

 

[markallen]

This one will do 3.2 ghz on air cooling.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116037

 

[maroon1]

E2160 and E2140 are selling at the same price
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116036

So, there is no reason to buy E2140 over E2160