Is an intel core 2 duo e8400 cpu good for gaming?

I don't have very much money, but I love gaming and I am somewhat new to the concept of building my own computer. I am looking at the core 2 duo e8400. Does anyone have any problems with this processor? Does anyone know if this will not allow me to play higher end games?

It would be better off of building a system with a sandybridge pentium cpu. They go from 50-100 dollars for the processor. The core 2 duo e8400 is an older cpu.

A new Sandy Bridge based system isn't going to cost more than a E8400, unless they found it cheap on ebay or something. The Pentium G840 performs slightly better than the E8400 (but it can't be overclocked).

I would suggest either a G840 or the i3 2100.

Do you already own that CPU and a motherboard to go with it?
If so it's not terrible. But there are probably better options if you're looking to spend money.

I dont think you guys are taking into consideration that this guy might not want to buy a new motherboard. And in answer to your question as long as you have a decent gpu then you will be able to play games fine

If he already owns the motherboard then it's not terrible. But if he doesn't have a 775 motherboard than it's not worth it to buy an old CPU on a dead socket type.

It will do in a pinch but I will stress you to OC the crap out of it to get every last bit out of it and if you are cool with mid range performance it is all good then.

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if your going to buy that pick up a tin hat and wax for your modem for all the good it will do for gaming


seriously though why buy a product 4+ socket types ago

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the newer processors are more effiecent per core/clock cycle- bassically frquency



if thats all you can afford wait till you can buy an i3



the reason there cheap is people are trying to get rid of them.

they have already stopped production i believe and that socket type is as good as dead as far as gaming are concernd

A good Core 2 Duo will get you by fine for at least all of 2012 and will probably be able to play all games until the next generation of gaming consoles come out.

The E8400 was a great chip, you can OC the crap out of them and tey just keep taking it. They air cool well with a good HSF, but if you have to spend money, get something new. If you have a mobo and a chip already, as mentioned you will be gaming just fine.