Best CPU to pair with GTX 460?

[SpecialOrange615]

Hello. My main PC just recently died from a fried motherboard, which means my processor in the machine is rendered unusable as well. I am looking for replacement parts, not too expensive. The graphics card is fine.

I am looking at a Core 2 Duo E8400 from Intel, and an Athlon 5150/5350 from AMD. I need something that is capable of running Minecraft on default settings at 1280x1024.

Thanks in advance

 

[GhislainG]

For gaming the E8400 would be better.

 

[skylix]

Maybe a amd a10 7000k

 

[GhislainG]

Maybe a amd a10 7000k

Why suggest an APU with a GTX 760?

 

[SpecialOrange615]

Maybe a amd a10 7000k

Why suggest an APU with a GTX 760?

It's a 460.

 

[GhislainG]

Typo, but it still is a discrete GPU and the additional cost of an APU serves no purpose. Based on your OP I presume you're looking for inexpensive used components, but should you decide to buy a new motherboard and CPU, then consider an Intel i3-4170 or the AMD Athlon X4 860K if you don't want an Intel CPU, but it's slower in games.

 

[skylix]

If you have a motherboard like my a78m-e35 a amd a10 7700k is your best bet

 

[GhislainG]

If you have a motherboard like my a78m-e35 a amd a10 7700k is your best bet

This also is an APU which is an extra expense when a discrete GPU is used.

 

[skylix]

Yes i guess 😀

 

[GhislainG]

Yes i guess 😀

Since the OP is asking about CPUs that can be bought for $20 or less, we can presume a very limited budget.

 

[jeffredo]

You need to give us a budget. If the CPU and motherboard both need replacing it doesn't make much sense to go with extremely old tech "unless" your budget is extremely low. Telling us what it is and where you live would give us more information to possibly make a better suggestion.

 

[SpecialOrange615]

I'm in the US, specifically Maine. I'm thinking of just buying some parts, because other components in that PC are beginning to mark their decline as well.
I'm on a budget of around $200, but can stretch to $250 if I need to.
I have an old eMachines case I can use, it supports up to mATX boards.

 

[GhislainG]

A CPU, motherboard and memory have to be included in the $250 budget? If so, this build costs less than $200, including taxes and delivery:

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 $107.99 SuperBiiz
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 $41.98 Newegg
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 $39.99 Newegg

It should cost less if you can wait until Thanksgiving Day. The i3-4170 is a lot faster than the Core2 Duo E8400.

 

[SpecialOrange615]

I might be trading in the 460 for a GT720 or GT730.

 

[GhislainG]

Since the 730 is significantly slower than the 460, why trade it?