Best CPU for $150 or less

[Marknelson]

Hello, im in the process of building a parts list for my gaming/ audio editing build. I've never built a computer before and was wondering if what the best budget CPU I should get for about $150. I'll likely be using a Evo instead of the stock fan unless the stock is decent with the CPU suggested. if stock is okay add $30 to the budget. Thanks for any help

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Intel Core I5-4460 with stock fan for $182.

 

[Danbuscus25]

I would get this http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54430 with a 9 series chipset motherboard for future upgradability

 

[jdwii]

Either the I5 with the stock fan so you save 30$ or a 8320FX+212+. I'd pick a I5 over many reasons one performance 2 power consumption(benefits of this cheaper PSU- board requirements)
3rd it just works well for everything not ok for some things and great in others(cough cough my CPU)

 

[Marknelson]

I think the i5-4430 is probably going to be the best option for me guys. thanks for the help 😀

 

[Danbuscus25]

no problem 😛