I wish to upgrade my current i3 2100 3.1GHz cpu & Intel dh61ww mobo... I chose b/w the MSI Z87-G43 mobo & i5 4670k cpu which support LGA 1150. I also consider Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 mobo & AMD FX 8350 cpu. I'm totally confused b/w these combos. I'm a gamer & Please help me out & refer me the best for Gaming.
Confused between Intel & AMD... Help needed...
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Your Intel 4670k is the best gaming chip hands down. It's also the most expensive... So it really depends on what your budget is.
Amd's 8350 isn't a bad chip especially for a budget build.
You should give us more info...There is a lot more to a gaming build then just the chip and mobo.
Total budget you want to spend?
Games your looking to play and at what resolution?
Amd's 8350 isn't a bad chip especially for a budget build.
You should give us more info...There is a lot more to a gaming build then just the chip and mobo.
Total budget you want to spend?
Games your looking to play and at what resolution?
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For gaming today, the 4670K is superior in most cases, but I would get a 3570K since it has practically the same performance, for less and runs cooler. The 8350 is not that far behind though (Usually 3-5 FPS) For next-gen console games, which are based off 8-core AMD processors quite a bit weaker than the 8350, the FX8350 might get an advantage. There are also AMD optimized games such as Battlefield 4 being released. If you are heavy multitasker or stream and edit videos while also gaming, I would go for the 8350 due to its 8-core design that helps in those tasks. If you just want to enjoy a game and play it the smoothest 3570K is the way2go.
Here is a nice 3570K + AsRock Extreme6 + a good cooler combo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157344 + http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504 + http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099
Here is a nice 3570K + AsRock Extreme6 + a good cooler combo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157344 + http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504 + http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099
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AMD FX 8350 is a pretty decent overclocker, but intel obviously beats AMD (usually) when it comes to OCing.
I mean FX 8350 is better than most intel CPUs but a CPU like i5-4670k (which I currently use) is much more efficient in taking up less voltage and giving off higher clock speed.
Generally, AMD FX series processors was a disappointment because of poor performance and high power consumption.
But intel doesn't seem to have that big of a problem like the FX series do.
I mean FX 8350 is better than most intel CPUs but a CPU like i5-4670k (which I currently use) is much more efficient in taking up less voltage and giving off higher clock speed.
Generally, AMD FX series processors was a disappointment because of poor performance and high power consumption.
But intel doesn't seem to have that big of a problem like the FX series do.
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The best value for money on a processor + motherboard combo is honestly the Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 + an FX 8320 (Unless you want to pay more for 200MHz in turbo clock that can be made up easily... Some of the people on the thread over exaggerate Intel's gaming lead a bit. Also, eom, the 4670K is pretty bad when it comes to overclocking compared to Ivy Bridge and Sandy Bridge. I honestly would get a Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 + FX8320 due to the performance gap in gaming being so minor for the extra price you pay.
PS: If anyone tells you about the higher power consumption of the 8320 will make you pay more in the long run, unless you run it for 4 years almost non-stop at load, it will not be more expensive than the 4670K's initial price, which consumes power too
The Q6660 Inside :
The best value for money on a processor + motherboard combo is honestly the Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 + an FX 8320 (Unless you want to pay more for 200MHz in turbo clock that can be made up easily... Some of the people on the thread over exaggerate Intel's gaming lead a bit. Also, eom, the 4670K is pretty bad when it comes to overclocking compared to Ivy Bridge and Sandy Bridge. I honestly would get a Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 + FX8320 due to the performance gap in gaming being so minor for the extra price you pay.
PS: If anyone tells you about the higher power consumption of the 8320 will make you pay more in the long run, unless you run it for 4 years almost non-stop at load, it will not be more expensive than the 4670K's initial price, which consumes power too
that wud b too pricey for me. it crosses my budget limit. sabertooth is more expensive here. any other options ?
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adilkm :
The Q6660 Inside :
The best value for money on a processor + motherboard combo is honestly the Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 + an FX 8320 (Unless you want to pay more for 200MHz in turbo clock that can be made up easily... Some of the people on the thread over exaggerate Intel's gaming lead a bit. Also, eom, the 4670K is pretty bad when it comes to overclocking compared to Ivy Bridge and Sandy Bridge. I honestly would get a Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 + FX8320 due to the performance gap in gaming being so minor for the extra price you pay.
PS: If anyone tells you about the higher power consumption of the 8320 will make you pay more in the long run, unless you run it for 4 years almost non-stop at load, it will not be more expensive than the 4670K's initial price, which consumes power too
that wud b too pricey for me. it crosses my budget limit. sabertooth is more expensive here. any other options ?
M5A99FX PRO R2.0 and 8320, you can then get a Hyper 212 EVO for the same price as the 8350+M5A99FX PRO R2.0 combo.
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