Cheap Gaming CPU?

[EJOE]

Hello! I’m trying to build PCs from used parts and sell them online. I was just wondering what you guys would suggest for a cpu that I can get for cheap either new or used. Thanks! 

[HadesCore]

I can sell you an i5 2500 for $50AUD, it served me well when I had my 780ti, perfect for a mid range gaming rig

[GoldenLag]

2nd gen core i5 + r9 290x. 

 

 

Tho the CPU might be cheap, getting a Mobo isnt a great.

 

Better of just getting a prebuild and doing a simple PSU+GPU+Ram upgrade.

[EJOE]

5 hours ago, GoldenLag said:

2nd gen core i5 + r9 290x. 

 

 

Tho the CPU might be cheap, getting a Mobo isnt a great.

 

Better of just getting a prebuild and doing a simple PSU+GPU+Ram upgrade.

How does an amd Athlon X4 760K sound?

[EJOE]

6 hours ago, HadesCore said:

I can sell you an i5 2500 for $50AUD, it served me well when I had my 780ti, perfect for a mid range gaming rig

No I’m not really looking for something like that. Thanks tho!

[VEXICUS]

6 hours ago, EJOE said:

No I’m not really looking for something like that. Thanks tho!

Get old optiplexes with 3rd/4th gen i5/i7 processors (they go for around $200-250) and pair it with an rx570 (they go for around $70-80 a pop).

Add in a small 120/240gb ssds (they are pretty cheap atm).

Stay away from sff PC's as try are pain in the ass to deal with.

Upgrade the PSU (if needed).

And you can sell it for around $500-600 USD.

Also you can add a cheap case with a side window and throw in some RGB fans (AliExpress is a good site for purchasing RGB fans for pretty cheap).

 

My ex-roommate used to make such PC's and flip them.

 

[GoldenLag]

8 hours ago, EJOE said:

How does an amd Athlon X4 760K sound?

Awful?

 

Really not a good CPU these days.