Spec me £600ish

[manic111]

Personally I would go with the E4xxx series; they OC to nearly the same level as the 21xx series, and according to benchies there is a noticeable difference with the extra cache.

Having said that, Im still trying to decide getting the 2160 with a P35C-DS3R mobo, or the 4500 with a DFI P965 S-DARK. Im leaning towards the 4500, but realise that it will be less futureproof, so if anyone can talk me round then I would be willing to listen!!!

 

[johnno93]

I would get a 21XX series chip. The extra cache of the 4xxx series will not make any difference in games and only a slight difference in other tasks. My 4300 is at 3GHz and my friends 2160 is at 3GHz and there is no difference except his runs 10C cooler than mine (with a cheaper cooler ) as the 4xxx series are known to run hot.

 

[paradigm]

I think these speak for themselves:

I'd go for the E21xx and P35 combo. The P35 is so much better than the P965.