Intel i5 3570k vs AMD A10 5800k, need help on new build!

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azzrael

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Hey everyone! I need help upgrading my old computer. Currently here is my build:

Dell XPS 720, Intel Quad Core 2 Q6600 (not overclocked) 2.4 GHZ. Running 6 gigs of DDR2 ram. EVGA Nvidia GTX 460 1GB GDDR5.

My girlfriend recently bought me G.Skill RipJaws 16G-DDR3-1600 RAM (4 sticks). My computer, which is pretty old, cannot handle the new RAM because my motherboard is old. I need help picking out a new build.

What I will be keeping: My harddrive, and my power supply.

I am looking for: a new motherboard, case, and CPU.

Budget: 100-250 (but looking for best bang for my buck)

Uses: I am a pretty heavy gamer, playing FPS games (COD, etc) and a League of Legends player. I like to run max settings around 760x1280. I am looking for a new motherboard that will be compatible with my CPU (the one I purchase), but will also let me get AS MUCH PERFORMANCE with my oldish graphics card.

So far for CPU I have been looking at 2 choices: Intel i5 3570k or AMD A10 5800k. I am also open for different suggestions that fit what I am looking for.

Does anyone know which is better? Pros and Cons of each? Maybe I'm looking at the wrong CPU's? I need help! Thanks everyone
 
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How does the FX 6300 stack against the Intel i5 or AMD A10? (sorry too lazy to check benchmark and all that fun stuff)...

And will I run into any problems with a Nvidia GPU and a AMD processor?
 
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Well, with your budget being $250 for CPU, motherboard, and case, an I5 is out of the question. The FX 6300 is superior to the A10.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($118.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill CHALLENGER ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $243.96
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
 
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For the CPU that is my budget. If an i5 was not out of the question, would you recommend it? And also, what about using AMD GPU, with a Intel Processor?
 
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:)

What are you using currently? Also, what games do you play?



Your older GPU will be a bottle neck in your system. I prefer having a balanced build. It may be wiser to stick with a FX-6300/6350 and going with a HD 7850/GTX 650 Ti Boost (should be able to sell your 460 for around $60-80).
 
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Slomo, I have decided I will probably go for the FX-6300. Now I need help choosing a motherboard. I have some choices, do you have a recommendations on which one I should go with?

ASROCK 970 Extreme3 Socket AM3+ 970 ATX
MSI 970A-G46 AM3+ ATX
ASUS M5A97 R2.0 Socket AM3+ ATX
ASROCK 970 Extreme4 AM3+ ATX
 
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I have already recommended the Extreme3 above.

 
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3570k vs A10-5800K?

Night and day difference. The only AMD that directly competes with the 3570k is the FX-8350. They are essentially neck and neck.
Although, AMD is very good for people on a budget.
 
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