Best CPU under $50

[Shamar Holtz]

Hey guys, I am building a pc for some light gaming thats for WoW mostly. I am planning on upgrading this pc in the future so I wouldn't like to have any outdated cpus like AM2s or FM1s. Currently I am considering getting the AMD A6-5400K, but am stuck on if there is a better cpu for around the same price out there. Some ppl have recommended me the Pentium g3258 but that is out of my price range. Can any recommend my a CPU thats better then the one i'm considering for the same price or cheaper?

My budget is like $300 for the whole build. Right now I am under budget a bit bc I bought some parts off of eBay

 

[kapitalistas]

you may wanna check graiglist.

 

[Derza10]

Why don't you list the parts you already have and give us the remaining budget you have to work with.

 

[boosted1g]

That pentium is only $60.

Do something to earn a whole $10 and go that route.

The AM2 platform is awful as soon as you want to upgrade. The BEST AM2 socket CPU performs at about the level of a core i3.

 

[Shamar Holtz]

Why don't you list the parts you already have and give us the remaining budget you have to work with.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xmzP7P :/

 

[Shamar Holtz]

I have about $130 left to spend. I don't exactly need the cpu cooler since most comes with a stock and I already have a case

 

[TopLuca]

I am a little bit above budget , I think this is the best thing you can get for the given amount of money.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/V8cxVn
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/V8cxVn/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($35.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 250X 1GB Video Card ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($29.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $327.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-09 12:11 EDT-0400

 

[TopLuca]

I've just read that you have purchased some parts so Try :-

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nxv499

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nxv499
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nxv499/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (Purchased For $29.82)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($16.99)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7770 1GB Video Card (Purchased For $53.95)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H22 ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $24.99)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150HG 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($9.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Rosewill RFA-120-RL 74.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Gigabyte KM5300 Wired Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($8.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $290.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-09 12:13 EDT-0400

 

[Shamar Holtz]

I think i'll just wait a tiny bit longer to get my pc. I'll save up some extra cash to put toward my cpu, I will be looking to play some of the modern games on medium so it's probably best to get more money. Would any quad core around the price of the g3258 beat it?

 

[DubbleClick]

There is no quad core for around the price of a pentium. Except for the fx 4300, but eh, that's like below pentium level.