What type of CPU should I get?

18tyweslow · Jan 18, 2014

I'm building a 650$ PC, here are the parts I have currently.
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/18tyweslow18/saved/3sHu

I cannot decide on a CPU, can anyone help?

amboyscout · Jan 18, 2014

Gaming? What type?

18tyweslow · Jan 18, 2014

amboyscout :

Yes, sorry. A gaming PC.

amboyscout · Jan 18, 2014

Hrm, 650 is a bit low..... Id go with a AMD FX-6300 for a balanced price when adding a nice CPU cooler. Id really recommend going for a bit more money to make your rig... (850-1,000)

AMD Radeon · Jan 18, 2014

definitely FX 6300
i made some changes too, for your consideration
add cpu cooler 212 evo for OC
Radeon 270. more powerful and has mantle ability for upcoming games optimization
much better case and PSU, from corsair. both on sale

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ TigerDirect)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Biostar TA970 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.44 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB Video Card ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus USB-N13 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH22NS90B DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Mwave)
Total: $618.33
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-18 10:46 EST-0500)

18tyweslow · Jan 18, 2014

I'm not looking for anything hardcore, just enough to play Source games and maybe some older games, like BF3 or something.

amboyscout · Jan 18, 2014

Well, he has good edit for you.... It is under your price range and an AMD FX6300 is best for the value of all AMD CPU's.

18tyweslow · Jan 18, 2014

Oh, and for the case, everything I own is blue, my mouse, chair, speakers, if you could, find a case like that but blue?

amboyscout · Jan 18, 2014

umm, maybe not like that, but ill get blue

White or black or solid blue?

AMD Radeon · Jan 18, 2014

^ blue case is rare and usually ugly
most ppl will go with black case and buy blue LED case fan

18tyweslow · Jan 18, 2014

amboyscout :

Black with blue would be nice.

18tyweslow · Jan 18, 2014

AMD Radeon :

Thats what I was thinking. Blue LED's would be cool.

AMD Radeon · Jan 18, 2014

stick with the case i posted above, you cant miss the sale
and buy 2x 120mm front BLUE LED fans

18tyweslow · Jan 18, 2014

AMD Radeon :

Sounds good. Thank you!

amboyscout · Jan 18, 2014

if you really want blue cases check this list: http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/case/#R=5,4,3,2,1,0&c=10,23,24,84&qq=1&sort=a8

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