Best Buy ?

[theendisgone]

Hi, i was just wondering if someone could point me in the right direction as i am lost in what is the best deal, im planning on spending about £200 ($400ish) on my new rigs cpu. could anyone be kind enough to point me in the right direction for the best cpu in my price range ? thanks

 

[WonderingSoul]

Hi, i was just wondering if someone could point me in the right direction as i am lost in what is the best deal, im planning on spending about £200 ($400ish) on my new rigs cpu. could anyone be kind enough to point me in the right direction for the best cpu in my price range ? thanks

All depends on which socket, dual core, single core, the application in which it will be used?

 

[theendisgone]

i am thinking AM2 is the best but not sure. i use it for apps such as photoshop, maya, 3d max, adobe/macromeda package mainly. not to sure which dual or single suit this best ! thanks

 

[Jacobman]

X2 5200-retail $409.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103759

OEM $389.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103758

 

[WonderingSoul]

i am thinking AM2 is the best but not sure. i use it for apps such as photoshop, maya, 3d max, adobe/macromeda package mainly. not to sure which dual or single suit this best ! thanks

Hmm, I'd personally go with an Opteron for workstation apps like that.

Opteron 1218 OEM for $415 @ Monarch

Opteron 1216 OEM for $289 @ Monarch

 

[AlabamaCajun]

DFI Infinity M2 Mobo, about £75
Opti 1214 (it'll oc to the level of a 1216 with no mad voltages). £165-185
GSkill 2x1G DDR800 (CL4 or CL5). About £165
450-500 Watt (FSP, OCX, Seasonic ).

This might run over £300 but some part you may have/substitute for now.