Spec me an i5 gaming cpu+mobo :)

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vti_786

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as title says really, was contemplating using the q6600 to build a gaming rig for a friend, but thought it might be best to go i5, anyone got any ideas on cpu and motherboard?

will £150 be enough for both of them (second hand maybe)
 
The cheapest bundle comes in at almost £370 im afraid so might be better going second hand. Don't forget you need to factor in RAM and decent CPU cooler if you want to Overclock (and I would suggest you do) :)
 
AMD Athlon II X4 Quad Core 645 3.10GHz (Socket AM3) - Retail £88.11

GA-880GM-UD2H AMD 880G (Socket AM3) microATX DDR3 Motherboard £59.98

Sub Total : £126.04
Total : £158.67

or this cpu,,,

AMD Phenom II X4 Quad Core 955 Black Edition "125W Edition" 3.20GHz (Socket AM3) - Retail [HDZ955FBGMBOX]
This Week Only Offer
was £111.61 inc VAT
£105.74 inc VAT
 
it doesn't have to be the best i5 rig, probably a midrange i5 rig that i would be able to game with, basically something better than a q6600

Ram i already have, just need the cpu mobo and the cooler.

i don't mind second hand, but don't see much on the MM :(

is the amd going to be good at overclocking and gaming? again compaired to a Q6600?
 
Hi there,

You mention you want better gaming performance than the Q6600, may I ask what GPU is being used with this system and is the Q6600 overclocked?

If you already have a Q6600 to hand - it is a pretty great gaming CPU, especially if you give it a clock. If your budget is low then it will mean you can save money on the CPU and invest more in the graphics card.
 
thanks for the input guys, the q6600 i have is a very good clocker, i think i will stick with that and invest in a better gpu.
 
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