Best AM3+ CPU to pair w/ 760?

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Newtorfer

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Exactly what the title says. Will be playing CPU intensive games like Planetside 2, Battlefield 4, etc. Budget is no more than ~$150-175
 
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If you want to absolute 'best' (Which is subjective), then the 8-Core FX-8320 fits the bill.

However, the 6-Core FX-6300 would also serve you very well, and it would run quite a bit cooler, giving you more overclocking room (If you wish to pursue that route). It's also about $30 cheaper, and you're unlikely to notice the difference between it or the 8320 in-game.

With either, you'll want an aftermarket cooler, such as the Coolermaster Hyper 212+ or Evo. The stock coolers simply don't cut it.

The 8-Core may also get a bit more of an advantage with future games that take advantage of multi-core CPU's, but I still think the 6300 would be an excellent choice.
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IInuyasha74

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I'd go for w/e the cheapest 6-core Vishera CPU is that can overclock, and toss what money you have extra on a decent cooler. The 8-cores are better, but given your price range is a bit below them your are best to get a decent 6-core. Sorry I don't know model numbers off the top of my head.
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/lhZF
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/lhZF/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/lhZF/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $169.97
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-13 16:56 EST-0500)
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Savagearms

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If you want to absolute 'best' (Which is subjective), then the 8-Core FX-8320 fits the bill.

However, the 6-Core FX-6300 would also serve you very well, and it would run quite a bit cooler, giving you more overclocking room (If you wish to pursue that route). It's also about $30 cheaper, and you're unlikely to notice the difference between it or the 8320 in-game.

With either, you'll want an aftermarket cooler, such as the Coolermaster Hyper 212+ or Evo. The stock coolers simply don't cut it.

The 8-Core may also get a bit more of an advantage with future games that take advantage of multi-core CPU's, but I still think the 6300 would be an excellent choice.
 
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