CPU Help

I am looking for a new PC so would like to start with the CPU first, my budget is £126 either AMD or Intel,
I am using the new built PC to game and media, and must have good performances
Also the CPU will be overclocked
This is current PC specs,
CPU: AMD Phenom II X2 545
Motherboard – Foxconn A7VMX-K
RAM – ASint Technology PC2-6400
GPU – ATI Radeon HD 5500 Series
Once I’ve built the new PC, this current PC will be used for surfing the net and media
The CPU will be bought on eBay
Answer #1
Intel Core i3 2100
Answer #2
AS011 replied: I am looking for a new PC
What is the primary purpose of this computer?
AS011 replied: so would like to start with the CPU first
Always start with the mother board and build up.
What CPU are you wanting to buy?
AS011 replied: my budget is £126 either
On that budget, you will get a much better PC if you look for a used computer.
AS011 replied: CPU: AMD Phenom II X2 545
Motherboard - Foxconn A7VMX-K
RAM - ASint Technology PC2-6400
GPU - ATI Radeon HD 5500 Series
this current PC will be used for surfing the net and media
If you must go with a new rig, you might be able to use some parts from your OLD PC to get the price down, like HDD, optical, and possibly even case and (doubtful) PSU.
Answer #3
SmAsHeDr replied: What is the primary purpose of this computer?
Gaming, Media, Performances
SmAsHeDr replied: Always start with the mother board and build up.
What CPU are you wanting to buy?
Either AMD or Intel, just looking for the best one within my CPU budget of £126 that could handle games, media, performances good
SmAsHeDr replied: On that budget, you will get a much better PC if you look for a used computer
£126 is my CPU budget
SmAsHeDr replied: If you must go with a new rig, you might be able to use some parts from your OLD PC to get the price down, like HDD, optical, and possibly even case and (doubtful) PSU
This current PC will still be used when I built the new PC so I can’t use the parts
Answer #4
if you posted your actual budget rather then a CPU budget, we could help more for a better PC.
Answer #5
Ste#. replied: if you posted your actual budget rather then a CPU budget, we could help more for a better PC.
At the moment, I have £126 to spend on a CPU either AMD or Intel, but I have been suggested to get Intel i5 2500K
Answer #6
AS011 replied: At the moment, I have £126 to spend on a CPU either AMD or Intel, but I have been suggested to get Intel i5 2500K
You really should save up for it if you can.
The i5 is better than virtually all AMD processors =D
Also, wait until you have more money together to buy any parts.
This stuff only gets cheaper with time (with the current exception of HDD’s, lol).
Answer #7
not the money to spend on a CPU but on the whole system.
the I3 beats a Phenom II so that should be the minimum your looking for.
Answer #8
Intel i5 2500K overclocked will perform better than all AMD processors?
Answer #9
AS011 replied: Intel i5 2500K overclocked will perform better than all AMD processors?
This will give you a general idea of where the i5 stands:
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/high_end_cpus.html
Answer #10
SmAsHeDr replied: AS011 replied: Intel i5 2500K overclocked will perform better than all AMD processors?
This will give you a general idea of where the i5 stands:
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/high_end_cpus.htmlThat’s an absolutely terrible chart.
Answer #11
AS011 replied: Intel i5 2500K overclocked will perform better than all AMD processors?
Someone help me answer this question please
Answer #12
AS011 replied: AS011 replied: Intel i5 2500K overclocked will perform better than all AMD processors?
Someone help me answer this question please
Yes it will if overclocked perform alot better than any AMD cpu. especially in any video encoding tasks.