CPU on a budget

g1mme

g1mme

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Sup all.
Trying to get my pc in shape, I really use it for gaming more than anything else aside from work spreadsheets and by gaming i mean i play little else other than DotA 2.
I'm looking to get my hands on a new CPU and was wondering whether I should go I5 or I3. I might play some other games like maybe the new simcity but mainly DotA. Any thoughts on the matter?

Thanks all
 
Got some dual core thing going on this old pc.
I was going to pick up a new mobo when i go get the processor, was gonna go gigabyte H77 which is 1155 socket.
Ive also got a gt430 at home but methinks its broken as when i plug it in i only get "Standard vga graphics adaptor" in the device manager.
Could just be the drivers though. Havent tried yet, using my old 9800 in the meantime.
550w cougar PSU should still be fine.
Id obviously have to get some new ram too though as this PC runs ddr2 i think (yes its a little old) :(
 
g1mme said:
Got some dual core thing going on this old pc.
I was going to pick up a new mobo when i go get the processor, was gonna go gigabyte H77 which is 1155 socket.
Ive also got a gt430 at home but methinks its broken as when i plug it in i only get "Standard vga graphics adaptor" in the device manager.
Could just be the drivers though. Havent tried yet, using my old 9800 in the meantime.
550w cougar PSU should still be fine.
Id obviously have to get some new ram too though as this PC runs ddr2 i think (yes its a little old) :(
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Best Option For light gaming on a budget:

Pentium G2020 - R649
4GB DDR3-1333 - R349
ASRock H71 - R529

R1500~ @ www.titan-ice.co.za

Optional extra GPU: HD 7750 R1280.

Everything else is all good.
 
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g1mme said:
You represent everything that's good in the world sir.
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I think you should be able to find a 7770 at a similar price for quite a performance boost. Check around, I would be shocked to see it go for more than R1400
 
Pm me your exact budget and I'll help you out.
What the guys have mentioned will be fine but I'd like to try and get you more flash for your cash.
 
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