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I am looking for a cheap CPU for a build that I am frankenstiening out of parts I am replacing for my current build. The GPU that I would put in it is an AMD Radeon HD 7970, now I need an 1155 socket CPU. I would like the cheapest CPU with this socket, that limits bottlenecking the best. Any suggestions?

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Most like 3350P but it depends on where you're shopping from/located.

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i5 3350P $180 from newegg, quad core

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i5-3350P http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Core-i5-3350P-Quad-Core-Processor/dp/B0093H8NBY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383796784&sr=8-1&keywords=intel+i5-3350p

Or the fastest i3 which is the 3240 http://www.amazon.com/Intel-i3-3240-Dual-Core-Processor-Cache/dp/B0093H8GQG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383796831&sr=8-1&keywords=intel+i3+3240

 

$180 for the i5 $120 for the i3.

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A pentium, but don't do that. Get a 3570k/2500k

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I would get a 3570K so it will not bottleneck the 7970 and you could use this cpu for future gpu upgrades.

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VIP guest i assume to put a 7970 in it xD.

 

since you are going all out on the gpu get one of the I5s.

 

I know its a spare GPU but you could sell it and pay for the new CPU and use its onboard graphics, But if it is a gamer guest, yeah get I5.

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VIP guest i assume to put a 7970 in it xD.

 

since you are going all out on the gpu get one of the I5s.

 

I know its a spare GPU but you could sell it and pay for the new CPU and use its onboard graphics, But if it is a gamer guest, yeah get I5.

I am replacing my 7970 for a 780 or maybe a 780ti, so a 7970 is what I have.

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