How important are Cpu cores for modern games ?

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That website doesn't have a wide enough selection of AM3 processors. They only have up to dual cores listed.

Find another site, you're looking for something like an Phenom X4 965 quad core.
You cannot determine the performance of a CPU just by its frequency and number of cores. The technology on which they are made also affects performance.

That Athlon dual core is not ideal for gaming.

Tell us your budget and we'll help you pick the best you can get from that site.
 

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It depends on the game honestly. Some games like all source engine games benefit greatly from a good CPU, CIV5, etc, while others are more GPU intense.

If you dont want to spend a lot go for something like this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116896

***I dont think any game at the moment uses more than 4 cores, most games dont really utilize more than 2 fully. Any CPU with more that 4 cores is a waste for gaming IMO***
 

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he dont have budget for a motherboard as well must be am3
 

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the athlon 11 x2 is not good enough for gaming is the amd 4300, 200 euros