Just get core i5 2500k and OC it, you'll have processor for few years. And there's no difference what brand you get, you only pay more or less. I used AMD sempron 5 years, now got laptop with i5. And can tell you you don't get more for paying more than AMD, it still lags at times. So is AMD. But you really should think about getting way newer processor, athlons are like what 2007~2008's? Also whats your motherboard?