CPU recommendation?

[Blythe]

Hi, please could someone help me to find the best processor out there for gaming, i have a budget of around $180 i can go a little bit higher. Thanks in advance, and sorry about the noob question

 

[vinaykumar5320]

Extend your budget around 40$ more and there you have it, Intel i5 3570k, The King of Gaming CPUs.
Pair it up with a good Z77 Mobo (preferably ASUS) and at least HD 7770 GPU. And, let the game begin.

 

[boyabunda]

Core i5-3470 ($184.99): http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80637i53470

 

[djangoringo]

What is the socket ? it is really hard without knowing the mobo...and other parts.

 

[rgd1101]

just the processor? don't need a motherboard, RAM, SSD/HD, video card or anything else?

 

[Blythe]

I am just looking for a decent processor really as i can buy the mobo around that as i have built systems but not high end gaming ones