help selecting cpu

nether666 · Jan 16, 2014

okay so with this pc i plan to game constaintly, maybe record or livestream gameplay
also basic pc usage like listen/ downloading music, watching videos on youtube - online.
okay here are the cpu's i selected now can you tell me which is going to fit my expectations
amd fx 6300
amd fx 8350

intel i5 3570 non k
intel i5 4670 non k

oki cant wait to see what your opinion's are
i am leaning more towards amd for the better multi tasking.
but also note i will be gamng alott..

AshyCFC · Jan 16, 2014

4670 non K is the best processor here normally however due to the fact that you said you want to record/livestream then the fx-8350 is very much so worth consideration.

The fx-8350 will also be fine in the other tasks outside of gaming as well. Most games us upto 4cores only though but with streaming the fx-8350 will be will utilised. Here is a video of the 8350 for streaming vs 3570K http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eu8Sekdb-IE was interesting.

here are the numbers: https://teksyndicate.com/videos/amd-fx-8350-vs-intel-3570k-vs-3770k-vs-3820-gaming-and-xsplit-streaming-benchmarks

if thats easier for you.

lmaonade200 · Jan 16, 2014

the best processor is the i5 4670, but it's also the most expensive out of the 4, you get what you pay for after all.

for recording (with FRAPS or something), the most important thing is your hard drive rather than the CPU or the GPU, if you record on the same hard drive you're loading game files from, you're gonna have a bad time. But if you want to edit, encode, and render your gameplay footage, the FX 8350 should perform about on par with the i5's

as for live streaming, an i5 will do, it's more single core heavy, it's just "multitasking" because you're streaming and playing at the same time.

If money is an issue, get the FX 8350, if it is not get the i5 4670

JOOK-D · Jan 16, 2014

I'd go with an 8320 over an 8350 - its only slightly more expensive than a 6300 and with a simple multiplier bump you get essentially an 8350 but for a lot less money.

For normal gaming the i5 would be best. Since you're planning to livestream also an 83xx FX would be best.

nether666 · Jan 16, 2014

for a price as long as its not abov $300

nether666 · Jan 16, 2014

so a i5 4670 is good for gaming and livestreaming?

lmaonade200 · Jan 16, 2014

nether666 :

yes it is, i5 4670 is the best out of all of those processors for gaming, however for both gaming and livestreaming at the same time, an FX 8350 (or 8320 like JOOK suggested) is also very good.

i'd still say the i5 4670 if you don't mind paying more

AshyCFC · Jan 16, 2014

in my opinion this is the build i'd go for with $300 it's $307

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/s91K

you can play around with OC a bit as well.

intel build http://pcpartpicker.com/p/12Nro

nether666 · Jan 16, 2014

ok i like to but the fx 8350 & asus sabertooth 990fx r2.0 motherboard together in my 1st build
but what i want to know is after building the pc all components assembled do i simply power on and install o.s / drivers or is it more complicated that that like updating bios/ using another cpu to boot bios???

AshyCFC · Jan 16, 2014

nether666 :

power on and install OS, assuming all is connected/plugged in right.

also what cooler will you be using with those two?

lmaonade200 · Jan 16, 2014

nether666 :

990 chipset motherboards often already have some of the latest BIOS updates so you won't need to update them yourself to run an FX CPU, so it's just power on and install OS.

nether666 · Jan 16, 2014

AshyCFC :

i wont oc or sli right away so stock cooler but when i do want to oc and sli il use cooler master hyper 212 evo

AshyCFC · Jan 16, 2014

sounds fair enough, 990fx asus sabertooth is a great mobo and will be able to OC the fx-8350 nicely if that's what you're going for

nether666 · Jan 16, 2014

AshyCFC :

4.4ghz or 4.5 to be stable n safe

nether666 · Jan 16, 2014

lmaonade200 :

the best processor is the i5 4670, but it's also the most expensive out of the 4, you get what you pay for after all.

for recording (with FRAPS or something), the most important thing is your hard drive rather than the CPU or the GPU, if you record on the same hard drive you're loading game files from, you're gonna have a bad time. But if you want to edit, encode, and render your gameplay footage, the FX 8350 should perform about on par with the i5's

as for live streaming, an i5 will do, it's more single core heavy, it's just "multitasking" because you're streaming and playing at the same time.

i dont really understand what you said..
really all i want todo is play games on a pc maybe is chance i might record or even livestream thats all id do for something called multi tasking so you said the i5 4670 is the best? no money ain't a problem its fine i have a build ready for fx 8350 / i5 4670 and out of these two builds which ones is best for what i typed earlyer which is mainly gaming\ basic pc usage like listen to music or downloading music/ files etc. also watching youtube or internet vids.
now there is a slim chance i may want to record some gameplay or even livestream which cpu is best for the simplistic tasks i just mentioned & because what you tell me im going to buy & build..

If money is an issue, get the FX 8350, if it is not get the i5 4670

dacquesta1 · Jan 16, 2014

I would suggest going with at least a cooler master hyper 212 for the 8320/8350 they are hot running bastards once overclocked. If you leave it at stock its not bad at all.

JOOK-D · Jan 16, 2014

I'd go with a Xeon 1230v2. It's essentially a cheaper version of an i7, however it is locked. So you're getting basically the equivalent of an i5 4670 + hyperthreading for a little more money but much cheaper than an i7. I guess the price will depend on location. The hyperthreading will help with any multitasking.

It is however an LGA1155 part. However I'm sure there are LGA1150 equivalents.

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