fx 6100 or phenom X4 965 BE

radeon39 · Jul 28, 2013

Hello.... I want to upgrade my system ...Now I am using core 2 quad 2.4 ghz q6600 ...I want to convert AMD family..will it be a worthy decision..?? .My choice is fx 6100 or phenom X4 965 BE ...What will be the best..??? plz suggest me ..

Swordkd · Jul 28, 2013

For gaming the better choice will be the Phenom II 965. The bonus part is if you get a 970 or 990fx chipset motherboard, you can eventually upgrade to the latest and best Amd Cpu. Their next offering will also be based on the Am3+ socket.

Azrael47 · Jul 28, 2013

They are a close call but I would go with the FX6100 as it is part of the Piledriver architecture which is a great CPU. However I would recommend getting the FX6300 or for a bit extra the FX8350 (IF YOUR SOLE PURPOSE IS TO GAME).

Benchmark between FX6100 and phenom X4 965 BE.
http://cpuboss.com/cpus/AMD-Phenom-II-X4-965-vs-AMD-FX-6100

FX6300 vs FX6100 Benchmark
http://cpuboss.com/cpus/AMD-FX-6300-vs-AMD-FX-6100

KareemGT · Jul 28, 2013

Buddy , what is your budget for the CPU - Motherboard ?

radeon39 · Jul 28, 2013

Swordkd :

KareemGT :

Around 200-250 $ .....

Azrael47 · Jul 28, 2013

then get the 8350!

radeon39 · Jul 28, 2013

Swordkd :

Thank u so much....but i dont understand what is the benefit of getting 970 or 990fx ..please dont mind ...I am new in AMD family ..

radeon39 · Jul 28, 2013

Swordkd :

Thank u so much....but i dont understand what is the benefit of getting 970 or 990fx ..please dont mind ...I am new in AMD family ..

Azrael47 · Jul 28, 2013

You just need to make sure your motherboard supports AM3+ CPU's and that your PSU is suffice.

The difference between 970 and 990FX is a lack of SLI support from the 970 chipset

KareemGT · Jul 28, 2013

radeon39 :

i would suggest this : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113285

the best value CPU Available at the moment , 8 cores , overclockable , powerful for gaming .

with this motherboard .

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131872

both for 245 , or you can get cheaper motherboard , but you won't be able to overclock with cheaper motherboards .

this is the best thing you can do with your 250 $ i guess .

btw , the FX-8320 will be better choice for you than the FX-8350 since it's cheaper by - 35 ~ 40 $ , both has the same specs but the FX-8350 has higher clock speed ( FX-8320 3.5 GHz - FX-8350 4.0 GHz ) anyway , you can overclock your FX-8320 to higher than 4.2 easily to get an FX-8350 for 160 $ only .

Azrael47 · Jul 28, 2013

Or get the 6300 which comes very close to the FX8320 and get a better motherboard with more features.

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/AMD-FX-8320-vs-AMD-FX-6300

radeon39 · Jul 28, 2013

Many Many thanks kareemGT ...

Azrael47 · Jul 28, 2013

The FX8320 is basically an 8 core version of the 6300 and is futureproof for next gen games.

KareemGT · Jul 28, 2013

radeon39 :

you'r welcome . reread what i posted , i Edited it .

Sn1992-1361850 · Jul 28, 2013

radeon39 :

Swordkd :

KareemGT :

Around 200-250 $ .....

KareemGT · Jul 28, 2013

check this out :

http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_lookup.php?cpu=AMD+FX-8350+Eight-Core - FX-8350 for 190 $
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_lookup.php?cpu=AMD+FX-8320+Eight-Core - FX-8320 for 160 $
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_lookup.php?cpu=AMD+FX-6300+Six-Core - FX-6300 for 115 $
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=AMD+FX-6100+Six-Core - FX-6100 for 119 $
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=AMD+Phenom+II+X4+965 - AMD Phenom II X4 965 for 135 $

which one do you prefer ?? think about Value/performance .

( the best one for Value/Performance is the FX-8320 - i suggest to you to get this and overclock it to 4 GHz to get the same performance of the FX-8350 for 160 $ only )

Azrael47 · Jul 28, 2013

This way it leaves you a bit of money to invest in a good after maret CPU cooler such as the Evo 212 or Noctua NH-D14

KareemGT · Jul 28, 2013

Azrael47 :

which way ?

Sn1992-1361850 · Jul 28, 2013

You should get this
It would be a huge upgrade
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($159.67 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $244.66
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-28 18:31 EDT-0400)
Aftewards add a cpu cooler and u can just clock it to match it with 8350

Azrael47 · Jul 28, 2013

Your way Kareem.

I think getting the FX8320, a mid-end Motherboard and a good After market CPU cooler will be a good Upgrade and his performance will be better.

KareemGT · Jul 28, 2013

Sn1992-1361850 :

+1 to this upgrade , but if you want an Asus motherboard ( since it's the best motherboards company )

you can get this on for 80 and it has the same specs as that ASrock Motherboard
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-m5a97ler20

KareemGT · Jul 28, 2013

Azrael47 :

ya that's right , he will get a boost in his PC performance , well it's an Huge boost .

Azrael47 · Jul 28, 2013

Best for him to invest in a motherboard which has good quality VRM so he can overclock efficiently.

KareemGT · Jul 28, 2013

Btw , the FX-8320 stock fan(heatsink) is from coolermaster company , it's awesome for temps but it's very load since it can reach +5000 RPM

you can overclock the FX-8320 using the stock cooler .

am using the FX-8350 @ 4.2 GHz with it stock fan , the max load temps are awesome , max 60 C avg 52 C

idle temps : Max 30 C Avg 25 C

Azrael47 · Jul 28, 2013

what are your game temps thats very good for idle. Even my water cooler doesnt keep it that cool but we are having a heatwave in this country.

fx 6100 or phenom X4 965 BE

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