what CPU for new PC

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I am about to build a new PC. I have been using XP since the first week it came out and am ready now for a whole new upgrade, Win7 etc. (Looked at Win8)don't like it.
I got a new motherboard Asus M5A97. up to 32 gigs of Ram, 6 sata, all that.
Am not a gamer, a little work, some surfing, e-mail etc. I can't decide on CPU. Do I really need xpensive CPU? Quadcore or more.
Just don't won't to spend 100's of Dollars unless I have to.
Any Recommendations?
thanks everyone
Jen
 

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thanks for getting back, CPU will be from AMD. Mobo socket is AM3... any ideas

 

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Get a AMD FX 6300. I'm using it and it's just fine! Got it on an Asus M5A97 aswell, perfect combination.
I usually game on my system. normal use, it would also be good!
 

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