Best Gaming Cpu/ Cpu in general?

[Qckrun 1]

What is everyones idea of the best gaming cpu/cpu in general? Im thinking about buying another/parting together another, and what would u guys do? I'd like to keep it up 2500, if i can under 2000, but 2500 is max.... I want this thing to be basically the top of the line cpu lol. What would you guys do?

[Alaxan 0]

You can build a nice computer for less than $1k, but if you are wanting a top of the line CPU for gaming. I would go with an AMD 64. The amd 64 FX-53 would put you a good bit above budget if you are looking for lots of extras too, but its price tag is @ $800 or so. Take a look at some of the lower range AMD 64 processors and get at least a 939-pin motherboard and chipset and you should be fine.