Best CPU

[GoldDimTzam69]

Im am trying to find the best CPU for less than $250USD. I need it to be an LGA1150 socket and have more that 4 cores, preferably not overclockable as my motherboard is locked. 

[Tedster]

You're not going to find more than 4 physical cores on LGA1150. Your closest bet is going to be 4 cores with hyperthreading.

I'd recommend the Xeon 1231v3 - 4 cores, 8 threads.

http://ark.intel.com/products/80910/Intel-Xeon-Processor-E3-1231-v3-8M-Cache-3_40-GHz

[xgn]

I7 4790 3,6ghz

 

Edit

 

ok actually  I7 5775C but it cost a little more.

[Tedster]

 

I7 4790 3,6ghz

 

Will be better than the Xeon for everything speed-wise if it fits the budget.

[Patrick Bateman]

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80662e31230v5

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or if you want ocing 4690k

[Glenwing]

Im am trying to find the best CPU for less than $250USD. I need it to be an LGA1150 socket and have more that 4 cores, preferably not overclockable as my motherboard is locked. 

 

There are no socket 1150 CPUs with more than 4 cores.

[GoldDimTzam69]

Thanks for all the ideas but I am probably going to go with the xeon 1231v3 just because it fits my budget and I think is good enough for what I do.

[z0ne]

Thanks for all the ideas but I am probably going to go with the xeon 1231v3 just because it fits my budget and I think is good enough for what I do.

It's a fine choice, beware though, the xeon doens't have integrated graphics so you will have to have a dedicated GPU!

[GoldDimTzam69]

It's a fine choice, beware though, the xeon doens't have integrated graphics so you will have to have a dedicated GPU!

I have an Asus strix edition 960 2GB. That should do the job.

[z0ne]

I have an Asus strix edition 960 2GB. That should do the job.

It will! Just making sure we're not misinforming you

[DunePilot]

Micro Center has a sale in store only right now for a 4790k for $250, that is a heck of a deal, unfortunately there isn't one near me. OP if you have one near you I would jump on that as soon as possible.