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Best Intel CPU for $130??

Mar 28, 2014 1:52AM PDT

Hi,

I want to make a gaming PC, but I don't have a huge budget. I'm looking to spend $130 on the CPU and over on Newegg I see the i3-3210 and the i3-3220 are both $130.

I've looked at a comparison here (http://versus.com/en/intel-core-i3-3210-vs-intel-core-i3-3220) but it hasn't really helped me decide. It seems they are both pretty even. Any advice on which would be better? I want to do gaming but also use it for stuff like Photoshop.

Thanks

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Mar 29, 2014 3:02AM PDT
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Apr 9, 2014 1:31AM PDT
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Mar 28, 2014 2:12AM PDT
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Not much of a difference
Mar 28, 2014 2:25AM PDT

If there the same price get the 3220.

I suppose if you wanted to use ecc ram that would answer the question quickly.