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My question isn't really where I should cheap out because this won't result in me saving money.

So in my build I currently have an FX-8320 processor and an hd 7970 graphics card.

I am contemplating downgrading from the 8 core processor to the 6 core processor, then putting more of the money into the graphics card. My question is, will doing this help or hurt my chances of staying ahead or keeping up with the 'next next gen' consoles?

Also what if I did go the cheap route and downgrade to the 6 core then pocket the cash? Will this hurt or reduce my gaming experience at all?
 
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ok. Something you need to consider. Most PC games don't use more than 4 cores. Only in the past few months have games started to show more usage of cores etc. Like bf4 and crysis 3. So performance wise the FX8320 is going to be up and down depending on which game you play. It is purely for this reason that I mentioned the i5 3570k. In two years time I don't know what PC games will require or be able to take advantage of CPU wise. The safest option for today is something with faster performance per core than more cores yet slow performance per core. In 2 years time that might change though. From what I've seen the 8320 has the ability to run most games decently and even do better in some games than Intel CPU's. If you consider...
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Guys sorry! I have an FX-8320 NOT an 8350 or wherever I said before
 
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ok. Something you need to consider. Most PC games don't use more than 4 cores. Only in the past few months have games started to show more usage of cores etc. Like bf4 and crysis 3. So performance wise the FX8320 is going to be up and down depending on which game you play. It is purely for this reason that I mentioned the i5 3570k. In two years time I don't know what PC games will require or be able to take advantage of CPU wise. The safest option for today is something with faster performance per core than more cores yet slow performance per core. In 2 years time that might change though. From what I've seen the 8320 has the ability to run most games decently and even do better in some games than Intel CPU's. If you consider overclocking then the 8320 is a good option too like the other guys suggested. But for all round better and more reliable performance an i5 or so would be the safest option.

Not trying to come off as an Intel fan boy cos I'm not and I know its not what you asked. But maybe just something to consider.
 
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So what you're saying that using a 6300 won't hold me back whatsoever compared to what an 8320 (or at least not a significant difference). And you're also saying that I don't need to put any more into my graphics card to ensure that my computer can keep up with the next next gen consoles or future games like bf5?
 
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Of course If I had the money I would go with the i5 but I don't.... So from what I hear from you the FX 6300 would be the most bang for my buck( or at least the buck that I have)

I will surely try to overclock but that will mean I need some sort of cooler.

Also, since I'm going to save about $50 by downgrading to a 6300, should I throw it into a better graphics card? Or make that price tag a little smaller overall? Or maybe put it into a cooler so I can do Overclocking? (which I know nothing about.
 
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There will be little to no noticeable difference between the 8320 and the 6300. Most of the time there will be no difference. The 6300 is an excellent overclocker. What resolution are you gaming on? The 7970 is already overkill for 1080p.
 
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