where can i find an inexpensive CPU?

[mytduckfan]

I'm looking into building a decent gaming computer and am looking for a processor for a lower price than $170 (thats what i found at tiger direct).

i've been looking at the AMD cpu's but they don't seem powerful as far as GHZ go...

any help would be greatly appreciated

by the way, what is bus speed? and how important is it?

 

[Ctcoyote16]

you have alot of reading to do.
I might as well say it before everyone else does, head to the 101's

 

[mytduckfan]

you have alot of reading to do.
I might as well say it before everyone else does, head to the 101's

thanks...so i guess that i can't get a decent AMD for under $170?

 

[Ctcoyote16]

the 3000+ is like 160 i think

 

[34erd]

What do you mean?

Clockspeed isnt everything... read the 101 for more info.

 

[palmmann]

if your willing to go sempron socket 754, newegg has ~3000+ for under $100

 

[Xycron]

You can't compare intel's and AMD's Ghz's with eachother, it is NOT everything. If you want a gaming PC I would suggest getting a AMD, If you have a Fry's Electronic's by you were you liv you can pick up 3500+ AMD64 AND a motehrboard for 240$., I dont know your beject on a mobo though...

 

[MIK3daG33K]

Computer Builders Warehosue always has combo deals with AMD. If you have one of them where you live. . .

 

[Praetor]

i've been looking at the AMD cpu's but they don't seem powerful as far as GHZ go...

CPU 101

thanks...so i guess that i can't get a decent AMD for under $170?

Depends what you need it for and what you define as decent