Best bugdget CPU for gaming

[djcool563]

Ok i need to know the best budget CPU to get if i want to game on my pc. the reason i need a bidget one is so i can spend more on my video card.any help is appreciated.

 

[pugmug]

What system are you going to use this on and what is your budget for the CPU?

 

[djcool563]

i found one i am gonna use thanks

 

[pugmug]

Got to love that kind of question and answer.lol

 

[Arcadion]

Get a CeleronD and overclock the sucker

 

[djcool563]

its an AMD 64 3400+.i heard that celerons arnt that good for gaming. plus i couldnt find a good cheap one

 

[Arcadion]

I went with an Intel CPU and motherboard chipset as I find them to be the most reliable.

 

[Triple6]

I'd think a AMD 64 3400+ should be plenty.

 

[yocalif]

here are some prices from pricewatch com.
Balance your cpu with the graphic card.
The 6600 PCI express is the Biggest Bang for your buck. Price/Performance is outstanding. If you choose PCI express, then you will want 939 Pin cpu, and a matching motherboard capable of PCI express.


$482 - Athlon 64 4000+ 90nm Rev
$473 - Athlon 64 4000
$328 - Athlon 64 3800
$369 - Athlon 64 3800 512K 90nm Rev E
$334 - Athlon 64 3700+ 90nm Rev
$234 - Athlon 64 3700
$253 - Athlon 64 3500
$253 - Athlon 64 3500 939pin
$258 - Athlon 64 3500 90nm 939pin
$272 - Athlon 64 3500 512K 90nm Rev E
$161 - Athlon 64 3400
$143 - Athlon 64 3200
$169 - Athlon 64 3200 939pin
$189 - Athlon 64 3200 90nm 939pin
$198 - Athlon 64 3200 512K 90nm Rev E
$138 - Athlon 64 3000
$146 - Athlon 64 3000 939pin
$149 - Athlon 64 3000 90nm 939pin




$219 - GeForce 6600 GT PCI Express 256MB
$160 - GeForce 6600 GT PCI Express 128MB
$208 - GeForce 6600 GT OC 128MB
$161 - GeForce 6600 GT AGP 128MB
$137 - GeForce 6600 AGP 256MB
$129 - GeForce 6600 AGP 128MB

 

[gargamel51]

Check out price guides on Anandtech.com; they have really good information on which components are good to buy at what price ranges.