CPU for HTPC

[SuperShires]

Hey, Im looking for a processor for a HTPC im planning on building soon with a budget of up to £85

I plan on using the socket 1150 for the build and I was thinking of using the Intel G3258 as I heard it is a great bargain, but as its unlocked I was thinking of OC'ing it, but in such a small case (the silverstone SST-ML05B) it might overheat running the stock cooler. So im asking you guys to help me choose the ideal CPU for this build, Its just going to be used for browsing the web, office and videos.

 

Thanks

[MattWakey]

Hey, Im looking for a processor for a HTPC im planning on building soon with a budget of up to £85

I plan on using the socket 1150 for the build and I was thinking of using the Intel G3258 as I heard it is a great bargain, but as its unlocked I was thinking of OC'ing it, but in such a small case (the silverstone SST-ML05B) it might overheat running the stock cooler. So im asking you guys to help me choose the ideal CPU for this build, Its just going to be used for browsing the web, office and videos.

 

Thanks

You could get an i3 and not have to overclock, they run really cool

[i_build_nanosuits]

You could get an i3 and not have to overclock, they run really cool

i would get an i3 as well...i heard there would be awesome deal tomorrow on these in the US some have reported that fry's would have the core i3-4150 available for 79$ tomorrow (pick up only not online though)

[MattWakey]

i would get an i3 as well...i heard there would be awesome deal tomorrow on these in the US some have reported that fry's would have the core i3-4150 available for 79$ tomorrow (pick up only not online though)

A shame he lives in the UK, he could probably get one for around £80

[SuperShires]

i would get an i3 as well...i heard there would be awesome deal tomorrow on these in the US some have reported that fry's would have the core i3-4150 available for 79$ tomorrow (pick up only not online though)

has to be through amazon bud, but thanks for the info

 

You could get an i3 and not have to overclock, they run really cool

any specific model? also Il only be buying from amazon cause Ive got a discount to use for it

[i_build_nanosuits]

has to be through amazon bud, but thanks for the info

 

any specific model? also Il only be buying from amazon cause Ive got a discount to use for it

i would suggest a refresh haswell i3 (i3-4150 or i3-4350) along with a micro ATX H97 motherboard...do you have to get ITX on this machine?

If my suggestion is too much for your budget then you could get a non refresh i3-4130 and an h81 motherboard.

[MattWakey]

has to be through amazon bud, but thanks for the info

 

any specific model? also Il only be buying from amazon cause Ive got a discount to use for it

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-i3-4160-Processor-3-60GHz-Socket/dp/B00M0F0PR6/ref=sr_1_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1417125432&sr=1-3&keywords=i3

[SuperShires]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-i3-4160-Processor-3-60GHz-Socket/dp/B00M0F0PR6/ref=sr_1_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1417125432&sr=1-3&keywords=i3

This isnt for socket 1150

[i_build_nanosuits]

This isnt for socket 1150

yes it is this is an haswell refresh micro processor that should be paired with an H97 chipset motherboard(socket 1150)