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Get the new Ryzen CPUs - they are great value for money! I believe there's a Ryzen 5 six-core starting at $250. Gets you 6 cores 12 threads versus Intel's 4 cores 4 thread i5 for the same price.

Or I could get an AMD FX-8370 8 core for $160... :D

Or a 8-thread Ryzen 5 1400/1500X for $170/190 :) It's going to be better than FX-8370. But I'd seriously recommend the 12-thread Ryzen 5 1600X - looks like an absolute bargain for $250 and will last you for years to come.

$250 is a lot of money.. And to be fair the Ryzen stuff is overall just way more expensive..

Get an entry level Ryzen PC or build a Best of 2 Years ago rig for cheaper!