My first budget gaming PC; Intel or AMD

fasit123

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For my first budget gaming PC, I have two options as below.

1. H61M-S2V-B3 + Intel i3-2100

2. GA-M68MT-D3P + AMD AthronIIx3

With AMD CPU, I can save about $60, but I am concerned about if the cheaper price does mean its poor ability.

This is my first time to build a computer, so any advice will be appreciated!!

Thanks in advance!

Tony
 

zooted

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The 2100 will be leaps and bounds above the Athlon, Even the low end Pentium and Celerons can game better. Sad to say, if you are building a gaming computer these days Intel is the only logical way to go.