the cheapest quad core processor?

[kidpcbuilder2004]

i need a cpu that at least is quad core.

[Xaring]

Use scenario? Budget? do you have a motherboard already? ....

[Electronics Wizardy]

Use? Dual vs quad doesn't mean much. A high clocked dual will be faster than a low clocked quad core.

 

You can get micro's with 8 cores for less than 10 bucks. You can also get quad core arm chips for that price.

 

For x86, cheapest is probably a j1900 or 3850, cheapest good is a i5 6500.

[kidpcbuilder2004]

everyday use, 450, no,

[Christopher_]

1 minute ago, kidpcbuilder2004 said:

everyday use, 450, no,

i5 6500 with a cheap motherboard from a reliable brand

[Electronics Wizardy]

1 minute ago, kidpcbuilder2004 said:

everyday use, 450, no,

get a dual core pentiurm or i3 then. 

 

You have no use for a quad core.

[kidpcbuilder2004]

how bout below 100 dollars?

[Herman Mcpootis]

2 minutes ago, kidpcbuilder2004 said:

everyday use, 450, no,

cheapest quad core? athlon 5350, but i doubt you want that. i5 6400 is fine, but might be a tad expensive.

[Herman Mcpootis]

1 minute ago, kidpcbuilder2004 said:

how bout below 100 dollars?

athlon x4 845.

[Xaring]

If you are trying to build a computer: follow this guideline.

Once everything is clear, we can help you get the best hardware for your budget

 

[Electronics Wizardy]

2 minutes ago, kidpcbuilder2004 said:

how bout below 100 dollars?

Intel pentium. Much lower power and newer than the althons, and much faster for day to day use due to higher ipc.

[kidpcbuilder2004]

okay ill try explain what i want again

 

i want a 450$ pc

its aimed at 3d work because im learning 3d modeling

i only need 1 monitor

i just need the pc no mouse or keyboard

can you help me?

[pyrojoe34]

Cheapest quad core? A Raspberry  Pi 3... you even get RAM, wireless, and IO with that!

 

"Quad-core" means pretty much nothing at all. There are plenty of quad-cores that will get absolutely blown out of the water by a modern single or dual core. 

 

What is the specific use and budget? The "cheapest" is almost always to go on Craigslist or eBay. You should be able to get older x86 quad-core CPUs for $25 or so.

[Electronics Wizardy]

4 minutes ago, kidpcbuilder2004 said:

its aimed at 3d work because im learning 3d modeling

You can model on almost anything these days.

 

I have made some complex scenes on a macbook air that ran just fine in maya.

 

Here is what id get

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/8XhQcc
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/8XhQcc/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($104.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI B150M MORTAR Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($75.28 @ Jet) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($41.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($76.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic 350W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $368.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-07 04:02 EST-0500

 

You can get a i5 or dgpu, but you really don't need it.

[WoodenMarker]

6 minutes ago, kidpcbuilder2004 said:

okay ill try explain what i want again

i want a 450$ pc

its aimed at 3d work because im learning 3d modeling

i only need 1 monitor

i just need the pc no mouse or keyboard

can you help me?

What kind of 3D modeling and for what purpose are you learning it? What else will you be using the system for?

What kind of dollars are you using?

Moved to New Builds and Planning.

 

[kidpcbuilder2004]

2 minutes ago, WoodenMarker said:

What kind of 3D modeling and for what purpose are you learning it? What else will you be using the system for?

What kind of dollars are you using?

Moved to New Builds and Planning.

 

really into animations and want to create 3d animation, indie games probably, us dollars

[WoodenMarker]

1 minute ago, kidpcbuilder2004 said:

really into animations and want to create 3d animation, indie games probably, us dollars

3d modeling in and of itself isn't that cpu intensive whereas 3d rendering is something that can be scaled with more cores very well. 

Also, modelling isn't necessary for animating since you will usually start with premade models and rigs. 

Are you taking an animation course? 

[Megah3rtz]

i5 (quad core) for rendering/editing, and leaves room to upgrade the graphics card in the future if you so choose. 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($191.91 @ Jet) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($53.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($41.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.95 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 460 2GB Video Card  ($94.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Rosewill Galaxy-02 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($35.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $498.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-07 04:13 EST-0500

[kidpcbuilder2004]

1 minute ago, WoodenMarker said:

3d modeling in and of itself isn't that cpu intensive whereas 3d rendering is something that can be scaled with more cores very well. 

Also, modelling isn't necessary for animating since you will usually start with premade models and rigs. 

Are you taking an animation course? 

yes i do but i only have a weak laptop

i3 4005u with hd graphics 4400 1gb

2gb ram

 

 

[sam_fisher007]

24 minutes ago, kidpcbuilder2004 said:

how bout below 100 dollars?

I3 6100. A dual core with hyperthreading, effectively a quadcore. For everyday use it looks like a good cpu for under $100

[Electronics Wizardy]

1 minute ago, kidpcbuilder2004 said:

yes i do but i only have a weak laptop

i3 4005u with hd graphics 4400 1gb

2gb ram

 

 

I have ran 3d modeling programs on slower systems that that.

 

What program are you using?

[kidpcbuilder2004]

14 minutes ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

You can model on almost anything these days.

 

I have made some complex scenes on a macbook air that ran just fine in maya.

 

Here is what id get

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/8XhQcc
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/8XhQcc/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($104.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI B150M MORTAR Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($75.28 @ Jet) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($41.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($76.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic 350W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $368.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-07 04:02 EST-0500

 

You can get a i5 or dgpu, but you really don't need it.

is it okay to use intergrated gpu

[Electronics Wizardy]

2 minutes ago, kidpcbuilder2004 said:

is it okay to use intergrated gpu

You really don't need that much computer power to do 3d modleing and animation and rendering. You can also always add one later.

[Velvet Revolver]

Why dont you buy an old Xeon or Intel Bridge chip and build around that?

[WoodenMarker]

Just now, kidpcbuilder2004 said:

yes i do but i only have a weak laptop

i3 4005u with hd graphics 4400 1gb

2gb ram

The lack of ram is probably your issue there. A proper graphics solution with more memory will also be helpful if you're make high-poly models. 

38 minutes ago, kidpcbuilder2004 said:

is it okay to use intergrated gpu

It will usually work but there are cases where the iGPU ends up not being enough and choking up when modelling or animating in programs like maya. It's best to get a dedicated graphics solution if possible if you're going to be dealing with a variety of programs. 

Here's what I would recommend at a minimum at your budget for a well rounded system now that isn't relying on a potential upgrade later down the road besides more storage: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/nWjzhq

If you are using only a specific handful of programs, there may be better optimizations but what I've linked should handle most things decently if you're looking to do 3d animation.