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So I am looking at building a rig for the gf and I was wondering what CPU to get. Right now I am tossed up between the I5-2310 and FX-4100. This is a budget system. She does play games like Metro 2033, COD, Bf3,Sims 3, etc. thumb.gif
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post #2 of 9
both good choice, but my vote goes to fx4100 smile.gif
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post #3 of 9
i5, will be much better. a FX 4100 is not very good, the FX 6100 is a much better chip. If you arent overclocking, grab the i5 without a doubt.

What is the overall budget for this build? You might be better off going with an i3 actually.
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post #4 of 9
Id go for the FX 4100 As it is about $70 Cheaper.
Edited by Adrenaline - 9/10/12 at 10:26am
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post #5 of 9
The i5 will run circles around the FX-4100.

Another option are the i3, I had a 2100 and it was amazing. The IvyBridge i3's just hit, those are really beast looking, very very hard to beat the performance at that level. You may also be able to find a clearance Phenom II X4 965 for under $80, very good bang for the buck.

If it were I? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116775

I know how the i3 2100 performed in gaming, now add a couple hundred more mhz to the clock speed and an IPC of 5%-15% improved. thumb.gif

EDIT: X4 965, sale ends today, $90 shipped retail....
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727

Just make sure to replace the factory heatsink and fan, the AMD ones are loud as heck and aren't that great.
Edited by PostalTwinkie - 9/10/12 at 10:35am
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post #6 of 9
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Originally Posted by Ironman517 View Post

i5, will be much better. a FX 4100 is not very good, the FX 6100 is a much better chip. If you arent overclocking, grab the i5 without a doubt.
What is the overall budget for this build? You might be better off going with an i3 actually.
about $260 I already have the Ram,Case,PSU, video card, and HDD.thumb.gif
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Originally Posted by Djmatrix32 View Post

about $260 I already have the Ram,Case,PSU, video card, and HDD.thumb.gif

Get the i3, then with the rest of the money take her out for dinner. biggrin.gif

Score some mad points!
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post #8 of 9
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Originally Posted by PostalTwinkie View Post

Get the i3, then with the rest of the money take her out for dinner. biggrin.gif
Score some mad points!
This build is for our 4 year anniversary thumb.gif Been dating since junior of high school. thumb.gif
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Originally Posted by Djmatrix32 View Post

This build is for our 4 year anniversary thumb.gif Been dating since junior of high school. thumb.gif

I was going to suggest giving her your CPU and mobo before seeing this. Dont give her your hand-me-downs for an anniversary. It's not a good idea tongue.gif

I would grab her an i5-2500k($200 if ordered today)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
and this mobo (if you don't mind refurb)($70)
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?InvtId=P8Z68-VPRO-PB-R&cpc=RESX
or this one($58)
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=P8Z68-V-BO-R&cat=MBB
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