Dual core vs core 2 duo / or =AMD

[younus]

thank you sir ,what can i do for CHEAP but fast gaming computer for only my home personal,

 

[simon12]

Please specify your budget and if you need a monitor or anything included in the budget. A good budget gaming PC starts with an Athlon x3 + a 5670 graphics card upwards depending on your budget.

 

[megadelayed]

for like 400 you can get x3 or i3 with cheap mobo and 2 gb ram with a gt240 or hd5750

 

[jj463rd]

See this article here Toms Hardware December 2010 $500 System Marathon Build
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/build-a-pc-overclock-athlon-ii-x3,2811.html

Prices have changed a bit though.It's an Athlon II X3 system