I need to find a CPU for minecraft under 150$

LegendOfLich-1382235 · Nov 13, 2013

Basically, I just need to find the best cpu for MINECRAFT. Thats all I play all the time, and I want to record and run it at 60+ frames. I use fraps by the way.

neon neophyte · Nov 13, 2013

for which socket?

ewok93 · Nov 13, 2013

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113331 That should also have a sufficient GPU. It also depends on your socket though.

LegendOfLich-1382235 · Nov 13, 2013

ewok93 :

feel free to add a motherboard, under 100$ please.

ewok93 · Nov 13, 2013

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130709

TheGarza · Nov 13, 2013

CPU: AMD FX - 8320 $160
MOTHERBOARD: GIGABYTE GA-970A-DS3P $80

Total: $240

Z1NONLY · Nov 13, 2013

My son runs Minecraft on a 5800k with no problems.

Wisecracker · Nov 13, 2013

LegendOfLich-1382235 :

Be sure to snag an FM2+ motherboard ...

The APU graphics engines light-up MineCraft really well ... you might be able to go with a Trinity to save a few dollars on your budget, if required.

Also ... the faster your RAMs, the higher the APU graphics will perform.

8350rocks · Nov 13, 2013

Wisecracker :

+1 with an APU build, you want minimum 8 GB of minimum DDR3-1866 MHz RAM in a 2x4GB format. If you can find faster RAM cheaper than 1866 (DDR3-2133 and DDR3-2400 have been cheaper lately for some reason it seems) then do that and be even better off...

Wisecracker · Nov 15, 2013

This is from Anand's original Trinity article ... IIRC, he used DDR3 1600.

If you are interested, the Gigabyte GA-F2A88XN-WIFI FM2+ / FM2 AMD A88X (Bolton D4) has a promo code.

FM2+ motherboards will upgrade to the Kaveri APUs with a BIOS update.

LegendOfLich-1382235 · Nov 15, 2013

Hows this?
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/LegendOfLich/saved/2Pux

ewok93 · Nov 15, 2013

You don't need a sound card, the motherboard has one built in, but it looks great besides that.

Wisecracker · Nov 15, 2013

FM2+ Motherboards ...

logainofhades · Nov 15, 2013

Don't get a 6800k. You can get a 760k and an HD 7750 for roughly the same cost and will be a far better gaming solution and negates the need for faster ram.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD Athlon II X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($77.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88X-D3H ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($89.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($46.99 @ Mac Mall)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7750 2GB Video Card ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $293.95
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-15 16:35 EST-0500)

ewok93 · Nov 15, 2013

That is a good option, but the 6800k is easier to install. I also missed that, on pcpartpicker he picked a 5800k which is $10 cheaper, but noticeably slower. The faster CPU and RAM will also be much better for Minecraft, as it isn't graphics intensive.

logainofhades · Nov 15, 2013

A gpu is easier to install than a CPU anyday.

ewok93 · Nov 15, 2013

But a CPU and a GPU?

sora · Nov 15, 2013

logainofhades :

Both of them are easy to install. If you need help installing look @ some YT videos by NewEgg on how to create a computer.

neon neophyte · Nov 15, 2013

sora :

logainofhades :

Both of them are easy to install. If you need help installing look @ some YT videos by NewEgg on how to create a computer.[/quotemsg

some cpu heatsinks are a real pain in the ass to install. ive honestly thought ive broken motherboards (i didnt) while doing some installs.

ewok93 · Nov 15, 2013

Well they're definitely easy, but an APU means you have one less component heating up your case, and one thing you don't have to worry about.

logainofhades · Nov 15, 2013

I have never had a graphics card fail on me. If you have a case with proper airflow, the extra heat is a non issue. Not to mention the 7750 isn't anywhere near the space heater my 7970 is. :lol: IIRC the 7750 is only 55w or something crazy low. It doesn't even require external PCI-E connection.

ewok93 · Nov 15, 2013

Not worried about it failing, but there's just not much of a reason for a 7750.

LegendOfLich-1382235 · Nov 15, 2013

Can someone build a good build for me. My budget is 700$

8350rocks · Nov 15, 2013

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/22Xya
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/22Xya/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/22Xya/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($158.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($215.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $676.81
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-15 20:37 EST-0500)

logainofhades · Nov 16, 2013

ewok93 :

But spending the same amount of money on an inferior setup is just plain silly.

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