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Uhh, budget is really the the best prefomance per $. 

 

Well that is the i5 4460 which is $180-$190

 

But in most cases the i3 4160 is great for budget. 

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I am looking for the best CPU that you can get on an AM2 motherboard.

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I am looking for the best CPU that you can get on an AM2 motherboard.

You should be looking for a new motherboard. And a new CPU.

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^^ xD

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You should be looking for a new motherboard. And a new CPU.

Don't tell me that. Its my friend that needs a new CPU.

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Don't tell me that. Its my friend that needs a new CPU.

Well I;m telling you your friend needs a new CPU and board. What's the budget for the CPU? I bet I can do something with it.

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Well I;m telling you your friend needs a new CPU and board. What's the budget for the CPU? I bet I can do something with it.

Uhh, budget is really the the best prefomance per $. 

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Yea, there is no point staying on AM2. You can't do much of anything with that. 

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Uhh, budget is really the the best prefomance per $. 

 

Well that is the i5 4460 which is $180-$190

 

But in most cases the i3 4160 is great for budget. 

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The Phenom x3 8750 would be a great option if the board supports it (it is a + chip so I'm guessing no) so the best option in your case for AM2 is Athlon 64 x2.

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none of them. IMO Get a new motherboard and CPU

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The Phenom x3 8750 would be a great option if the board supports it (it is a + chip so I'm guessing no) so the best option in your case for AM2 is Athlon 64 x2.

Actually most AM2 boards will run an AM2+ chip, just at a reduced hypertransport frequency. The overall processing power is still there, just a few things will run much slower.

 

Still the best bet is to ditch AM2 and do a complete overhaul.

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Actually most AM2 boards will run an AM2+ chip, just at a reduced hypertransport frequency. The overall processing power is still there, just a few things will run much slower.

 

Still the best bet is to ditch AM2 and do a complete overhaul.

Awesome didn't know that! I also agree seeing now it seems he has a much bigger budget than thought :)

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Lovin' the Comic Sans.

got ur attention tho. that's what i was hoping.

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