Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Nemo View Post
When recording in fraps, your disk access speed will slow down your game, not the processor. What resolution size do you plan on recording and what games do you have in mind? I ask because some games are still unplayable at speeds of even 5ghz due to the emulator. I've used the crappy (not really) A4-3400 and most PS2 games don't require me to add speed hacks. Only the later made games that had more polish require speed hacks. Mainly the bulit-in video card is the only limiting factor.

Although I write that, the i5-650 should do the job. Consider trying to overclock it to 3.6-4ghz if you buy that and wait for a second opinion. I don't know what you are attempting so no one can give you a definite answer.
TBH i don't like Intel's i find them slow and heat heat up

but also you want to make sure that your mother board is a Intel if your getting a Intel (can you tell my your Current CPU (processor)

to find out right click on my Computer go to properties and it will say either AMD or Intel

Because if you have a AMD you can get a quad for the price of that Intel i5