Best CPU for gaming under $200?

[thenerdal]

I'm looking for the best CPU For gaming that's under $200. Can't be more though.

Thanks!

 

[phatthefirst]

Intel Core i5-2400 $185 @ Newegg

EDIT: other choices are AMD FX 8120 but i5 trumps that easily

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/319895-28-2400-8120

 

[mercer95]

Intel i5 2500k is £160 in the uk and ivy bridge will be about £180 on release also have you taken into consideration motherboards because you can’t use any processor on any motherboard.

 

[momazboy]

best under 200 is i5 2400 but for around 200 like $209 you can get i5 2500k and over clock , i have i5 2500k and it overclocks very easily,i have mine at 4.6 and can go higher but my needs dont reguire it to.