Which CPU to choose for budget build

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serieA

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I am building a budget PC, or I guess just upgrading the core components. I am keeping my case, PSU, DVD drive, and HDD. For the RAM, I'm going with 4GB G.Skill Ripsaw series, like $25. I think I've found the GPU, but am having trouble deciding on the CPU.

Athlon II X2 270 Regor 3.4GHz Socket AM3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103953

Intel Pentium E6600 Wolfdale 3.06GHz LGA 775
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116347

Intel Pentium G620 Sandy Bridge 2.6GHz LGA 1155
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116399

And the video card I've chosen..

EVGA GeForce GT 430 (Fermi)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130609
 
The 775 is outdated.
The G620 is only 2.6Ghz.

If it's a pre-built your upgraging - what PC is it?
If it's custom built - mainly what power supply does it have?
Changing motherboards will require a fresh install of Windows.
Do you have a budget amount?
 
It's custom built. The PSU is a FSP Group 400W dual 12v rail. I'll take a look at the 6670. It does look pretty good after the rebate. Or how about a GTS250? Would the PSU run these cards?

How big of a deal is it that the G620 is only at 2.6GHZ? While the wolfdale has higher FSB and is at 3.06GHZ. The AMD is at 3.4GHZ and has hyper transport..
 
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really the g620 will prob be the fastest option.

and fsp group is a no-no, you'll want to change that pretty soon cuz these cards will be wanting about all it'll give, and that generally ends badly with one of those brands.
 
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