Any good CPUs under $120?

[Lonkut]

I need a new CPU but don't want to spend too much. So do u guys know of any good CPUs of 1GHz that is lower $120 or just a little higher?

 

[taper]

If you live in the US, your best bet is looking on newegg.com. Are you replacing a chip in an existing computer? You'll need to know what socket you have then.

 

[Xanikk999]

I need a new CPU but don't want to spend too much. So do u guys know of any good CPUs of 1GHz that is lower $120 or just a little higher?

Not any good ones no. But if you want a 1Ghz cpu maybe you could get it around that price but it will suck with todays software and games.

 

[Lonkut]

wow that sux. Ok then whats a good cpu to run say Civ IV nicely but not spend too much cuz frame rate goes down after my 4th city.

 

[Xanikk999]

wow that sux. Ok then whats a good cpu to run say Civ IV nicely but not spend too much cuz frame rate goes down after my 4th city.

Your not going to get a good cpu to run civ4 with only $100 plain and simple.

1GHz is not enough.

 

[Lonkut]

hmm so I need higher than 1GHz then. man these games tech req are getting higher by the day. Well thanx for the answers guys.

 

[Xanikk999]

Not to mention that if you dont already have a processor higher then 1 GHz your system is probably lacking in other areas such as a better video card or better power supply.

 

[Comraddict]

looks like you won't be able to put such CPU ( AMD Sempron series) in your existing computer. You're looking at whole system upgrade.

And yes, such CPU exist. I believe you can get Sempron 3100+ which is quite decent performer.

 

[taper]

The official minimum requirements for Civ4 are a 1.2GHz processor and 512MB RAM. There's probably a thread in the Civ4 forum about real minimum requirements. (I still play Civ3) The AMD Sempron 3000+ and 3200+ are excellent budget chips, I have a 3000+ in the laptop I'm using right now, and a 3700+ in my desktop.

 

[Speedo]

Not any good ones no. But if you want a 1Ghz cpu maybe you could get it around that price but it will suck with todays software and games.

What are you smoking? If you pay more than $50 for a 1Ghz CPU, you're getting screwed. $120 will get you something in the upper 2 to 3Ghz range, especially if you're willing to go with a Sempron or Celeron.

But as has been said, the OP just needs a complete upgrade (I'm assuming his current system is <1Ghz).

 

[dragokatzov]

youd probably get an athlon 64 3000+ for about that