X3 440 59.99 @ NewEgg

[teletran8]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103941

My 455 has a 16.5x multiplier for max OC 4.125GHz @ 250FSB

A 440 has a 15x multiplier for OC of 3.750GHz @ 250 FSB

I recommend matching it up with a 15 dollar cooler like this one. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835207004

That would run 74.98 total.

And if an AMD h8er/Intel FB posts here, watch this video. An X3 has no problem running BF3 @ 1920x1080 with a 480GTX. With the cash you save on the CPU+great cooler go for a higher end graphics card like the 480GTX. Don't knock it till you rock it If your a gamer I would recommend an AM3+ Gigabyte board with SLI/CFX like this one for Bulldozer updatability down the line http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128510 DDR3 1600 is very cheap these days. 4gb kits for 30.00-35.00 and 8gb kits for 55.00-65.00 depending on brand.

 

[Scooter30]

The Phenom X3 720 last week for the same price was a better deal.

 

[wol-va-rine]

The Phenom X3 720 last week for the same price was a better deal.

maybe someone didn't have the disposable income last week but now do this week, nice post OP...

 

[Spartan805]

Dang... i have a 1055t I got for $105, I should've waited!!!

 

[Rauelius]

The Phenom X3 720 last week for the same price was a better deal.

The perform about the same from my experience....the 720 has better chances of unlocking, but the 440 actually overclocked better (it ran much cooler). My 720 is maxed at 3.6 Ghz with 1.5v. On the other hand my 440 Runs happily at 3.8 Ghz. Great Deal there OP.

 

[kevineugenius]

And if an AMD h8er/Intel FB posts here, watch this video. An X3 has no problem running BF3 @ 1920x1080 with a 480GTX.

Last time my CPU held me back during gaming I was on a Cyrix proc playing Monster Truck Madness with no 3d Accelerator... When was that... '96?