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What is the Best Gaming CPU out at this time?

February 17, 2012 6:02 PM PST  ·  Flag  ·  6 answers
My computer broke, and I have been looking for one that will allow me to work and game.
Weste E.
  Core I7-2700K Processor
  
Core I7-2700K Processor
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This is the best one out price wise. You can go for one of the hexacore cpu's but they are over $1000, which in my opinion is FAR too much.
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  1 points posted by Allan Lazcano
a 2700k is a 'cherry picked' 2600k. You're paying extra for a higher quality chip that will allow you to over clock higher. Doesn't actually perform any better, just gives you more OC headroom. If you're not planning on breaking OC world records, don't bother with with.


John Williams
  Newegg.com - Intel Core i7-3930K Sandy Bridge-E 3.2GHz (3.8GHz ...
  
Actually, the hexacores are not over $1000. This is the Core i7-3930 for $600. I have it overclocked to 4.8 GHz! A beast of a CPU: the best for gaming and working! Really fantastic CPU.
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  1 points posted by Allan Lazcano
6 cores gives absolutely no benefit to gaming. Unless you're going to be doing a lot of video rendering or ultra CPU intensive calculations (aka actual work) don't bother with high score CPUs. They offer no benefit to gaming (single threaded apps) or typical computer apps.
Zake Tesera
  AMD FX-8150 Eight-Core Black Edition
  
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This would be my suggestion to you, at the budget given in your reply.
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  1 points posted by Allan Lazcano
1.) more cores does not mean more performance when it comes to gaming
2.) even if more cores mean more performance, the chip architecture is way lame and actually performs worse than Intel chips of the same price range. This AMD series was a complete flop. Google any comparisons and see for yourself. DO NOT BUY THIS
Zake Tesera
  
What's your budget? I'd be happy to edit this post with something good if you can give me that.
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  1 points posted by Eric H.
I'd like below $1000 but if i cant then ill go higher
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  1 points posted by Zake Tesera
For just a CPU (Central Processing Unit)?
For anything over $300, I'd pick up the eight core'd:
AMD FX-8150 3.6GHz 8-Core Processor @ $295.99 + shipping, or @$260.00 at Tiger Direct
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd8150frw8kgu

Typically though, I suggest the:
Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor @$200.00~$230.00
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80623i525...


If you're saying for an entire computer, feel free to reply saying so and I'll send you a link to a full build. Goodluck!
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  1 points posted by Eric H.
send me the link so i can check it out. I only need the cpu but a Entirely new computer would be cool to check out
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  1 points posted by Zake Tesera
Here you go!
http://get.com/what-is-the-best-gaming-pc-setup-un...
Allan Lazcano
  INTEL BX80623I52500K I5-2500K 3.30 GHZ 6M TURBO OVERCLOCK
  
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INTEL BX80623I52500K I5-2500K 3.30 GHZ 6M TURBO OVERCLOCKBX80623I52500K I5-2500K 3.30 GHZ 6M TURBO OVERCLOCK Manufacturer : INTEL UPC : 735858217354 read more...
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If all you're going to do is gaming, you don't need all the extra cores and Hyper Threading other pricier processors offer. 4 cores is more than enough for gaming (since they're usually only single threaded maybe sometimes 2) and it only costs 220.
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Spencer Sandoval
  
intel i 7 extreme edition
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Voting Summary
1. Core I7-2700K Processor 44%
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2. Newegg.com - Intel Core i7-3930K Sandy Bridge-E... 22%
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3. AMD FX-8150 Eight-Core Black Edition 22%
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4. INTEL BX80623I52500K I5-2500K 3.30 GHZ 6M TURBO... 11%
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