Phenom II X4 B93 OEM $49.99@Microcenter B&M

[bwang]

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0389134

2.8 GHz quad-core socket AM3, good for a budget gaming rig...unlike Intel's offering at this price point (Pentium G620) it is overclockable, and should run circles around any Intel dual-core with a healthy OC.

 

[ryko]

i bit on one...cheap upgrade for the wife who is still rocking an opteron165. now just need to find a good mobo for it.

 

[schnell]

Not a bad deal if you already have an AM3 board, but if you need a board too you would be much better off buying a bundle and taking the free board:

http://www.microcenter.com/specials/promotions/AMDbundlePROMO.html

 

[JohnDC]

Not a bad deal if you already have an AM3 board, but if you need a board too you would be much better off buying a bundle and taking the free board:

http://www.microcenter.com/specials/promotions/AMDbundlePROMO.html

I agree. I have the "free" Gigabyte MB, got it in a MC deal last year with a 1055T for $119. Been a great board, does everything I need it too.

 

[Cecil]

Just know that these are C2 steppings, and will have a generally hard time getting 4Ghz. The 830 they used to carry for $50 was a C3.

They also have the B73 tri core for $40, and mine has an open box for $32.