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Default AMD CPU + Mobo needed for a $500 build.
Need to do a ~$500 budget gaming build. AMD seems more suited... If I went Intel I'd have to go with the celeron dual cores or jump up to ~$150 for a decent dual core.
Can't be bothered for overclocking this one, since it isn't for me.

Have about $150 to drop on the CPU and Mobo, less if better. Dual or Tri, what ever is good.
Don't need a whole build suggestion, unless you just feel like it for fun. With the black friday deals I'm sure the other parts will be changing a lot.

Of course I'll be watching black friday deals, just want to know what to look for.

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Athlon II. Any one of those CPUs (they come in dual, tri, quad versions) are great bang-for-buck :P
The Athlon II x4 620 normally sells for around $99
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how much are you willing to spend on both the mobo and cpu

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Great combo deal:
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Athlon II. Any one of those CPUs (they come in dual, tri, quad versions) are great bang-for-buck :P
The Athlon II x4 620 normally sells for around $99
Well what's the difference between a Phenom II and an Athlon II? Never builtan AMD, haven't had an AMD for nearly 7 or 8 years. But damn, a $99 quadcore lol? AMD must really be hurting.
Both can still use DDR2 right? And both use the same socket AM3, which is the newest one for AMD correct?

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After looking at my title I realized it is very misleading lol. I need a CPU and Motherboard FOR a $500 build, not a CPU and Motherboard for $500 lol.

About $150 is the max for the CPU and Mobo, as this needs to be a COMPLETE BUILD, with a keyboard and everything.
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Athlon II X2 245 and a Gigabyte GA-MA785GM-US2H mobo for $126. note that the board uses DDR2.
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an extra 50 will get you my board and cpu that's shipped
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Well, when I said budget I meant budget lol. My sister who only plays wow and gets on myspace doesn't need that good of a CPU.
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The difference between Athlon II and Phenom II is the L3 Cache, it makes quite a difference in gaming but in everyday tasks its hardly noticeable. I think an Athlon II is your best bet. Yes it can use both DDR2 and DDR3, depending on your motherboard.

Use the top for DDR3 or bottom for DDR2.

EDIT: for DDR2 use the one Iceblade suggested XD.
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.290477

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Athlon II X2 245 and a Gigabyte GA-MA785GM-US2H mobo for $126. note that the board uses DDR2.
Great board. You can OC the hell out of it with the right cpu.

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