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Best CPU under $150?

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portege

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I'm looking for a new CPU <$150 to replace my Q6600. I noticed that the A10-5800K appeared to have the highest benchmark score in this category. I already have a HD 6850 GPU, so I wouldn't be using the integrated graphics. Is the A10-5800K the best card under $150 for me to get? Would I run into any problems using the HD 6850 and A10-5800K?
 
The A10-5800K isn't a good choice considering that you have a dedicated video card already. The A10-5800K really only makes sense if if you're never using a dedicated video card as the CPU portion of the A10-5800K is slower than many other Intel or even AMD CPUs for around that price point.

So what are you planning on doing with this PC?
 
Danny Bui said:
The A10-5800K isn't a good choice considering that you have a dedicated video card already. The A10-5800K really only makes sense if if you're never using a dedicated video card as the CPU portion of the A10-5800K is slower than many other Intel or even AMD CPUs for around that price point.

So what are you planning on doing with this PC?
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Which cards would you recommend? I'm planning to play computer games including Diablo 3, CS:GO, and StarCraft and likely other future games as well.
 
portege said:
Which cards would you recommend? I'm planning to play computer games including Diablo 3, CS:GO, and StarCraft and likely other future games as well.
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Cards? We're talking about CPUs, not cards here.

If gaming is the only real big thing that you're doing with this PC, then you should go with the Core i3 2100 while it's still on sale from Tigerdirect for $80. It'll outperform most AMD CPUs in games.
 
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