Best CPU for Flight Simulator X for $150-$200?

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Core i5 750 or Phenom II X4 955, 965 will do the job very well. i7 @ Microcenter is the best option but the platform ( X58 chipset, triple-channel DDR3 ) is going to cost more that i5 or PII 965, so it depends on your budget.

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Core i5 750 or Phenom II X4 955, 965 will do the job very well. i7 @ Microcenter is the best option but the platform ( X58 chipset, triple-channel DDR3 ) is going to cost more that i5 or PII 965, so it depends on your budget.
 
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