What i3?

[ismokebudz]

Looking to build a little rig just to do mostly Internet gaming/surfing and mmo games. Downloading music and movies etc.... I understand a i3 will do the job and not break the pockets, my question is witch one? There are so many it seems like. And is there a cheaper i5 comparison?

[Interfectorem]

I'd say the i3-4160 is a great all rounder.

[Godlygamer23]

For a Core i3, you can get the 4170.

[MrChavelo]

i3 4160/i5 4460 if you can afford it

[FuzzyYellow]

whichever i3 4xxx is the cheapest.

[minibois]

4160 or 4170 if it's just a tad bit more expensive.

As for i5, i5 4440 is closest in price and you could go for a 2nd hand i5 2500k (but look out, the motherboard are not always cheap)

[kameshss]

i3 4130/4150/4160/4170.

 

Any one of those.

[Senzelian]

Looking to build a little rig just to do mostly Internet gaming/surfing and mmo games. Downloading music and movies etc.... I understand a i3 will do the job and not break the pockets, my question is witch one? There are so many it seems like. And is there a cheaper i5 comparison?

The 4100 series is usually the best.

The 4300 series has a better integrated GPU, which won't make a noticeable difference. Only get them if you don't pay extra.

The T and TE chips aren't recommended. Those cost often more and deliver less performance.

 

[Shoob]

Go for the cheapest i3-41xx you can find.

[ismokebudz]

Thanks everybody!