Best CPU $150-200 CAD

NickShocK

Commendable
Jul 11, 2016
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Hello im looking for an INTEL CPU which is preferably clocked at around 3.5 ghz good for gaming and is $150-200 CAD. This CPU does not have to be overclockable but it would be nice if it can be. Please note that it MUST have a LGA 1150 socket and do not list the Pentium G3258. Thanks! :)
 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($144.25 @ Vuugo)
Total: $144.25
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-12 02:58 EDT-0400

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($223.98 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $223.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-12 02:58 EDT-0400

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($288.55 @ Vuugo)
Total: $288.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-12 02:59 EDT-0400

Go whichever one is within your budget. Obviously its the i3, but these are some honorable mentions.