What CPU is best for my needs?

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ishumbisho

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Hello,

I am planning on building a computer for the first time, and I was wondering what CPU I should get. I usually multitask with many programs running at the same time (SolidWorks, internet browser, Skype, music, League of Legends, Hearthstone, MS word and excel).

I was thinking of getting something under $200 like the i5-4570 or AMD FX-8350, but I want to hear other opinions (not just benchmark results, but real world results of how processors perform in this situation). A lot of people like the high end processors like the i7-4770k, but is that overkill for my purpose? I'm open to feedback about any kind of processor.


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madsmagnus
As vmN says. Depends on how much Solidworks you will be doing. The programs you listed don't require much multitasking performance at full load, either PC (FX-8XXX or i5) would be good. SolidWorks will in general not be using multiple cores unless you are doing some kind of render, if which case most people set a rendertime and leave their PC (As a 3D artist i know this).

Either go for a 8320 or i5 > If you are a bigtime SolidWorks guy that does thousands of renders and your workflow relies on optimizing time for work - Then MAYBE a i7 but even in that situation I would go for AMD.

i5 for better game performance (In the games that require a strong CPU with single-thread performance)
AMD for faster solidworks render / Good game...
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The fx 8350 is the better choice as more cores results in better multitasking. It is also a cheaper option to the i5 from intel. If you want nearly the same performance as an fx 8350 but just for $30 less, i suggest the fx 8320, which is basically an underclocked version of the fx 8350.
 
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I would opt for an Intel build. Nothing against AMD CPU's, I just have not used many PC's with AMD CPU's. I did have a HTPC with an Athlon x2 in it and it was not to quick. when I starting using my i5 3570k, which i got for 189.99, it blew me away.... The single threaded performance when using newer Intel CPU's is so much faster than AMD and even the 4 core performance is very good as well. I run it at stock and I will render a Video in 720p or 1080p at real time or less using Adobe software. there are so many CPU's out there. I know that the 8320 is the choice of lots of gamers and enthusiasts because of the price and it's ability to overlcock. But since your doing mostly every day tasks and not really too much gaming I do not see a compelling reason to buy an 8 or 6 core CPU that you will seldom if ever utilize. if you can get the i5 4570 or the i3 4130 or 4330. They are more suited towards the type of things you mentioned. I am not a Fanboy or anything, I like all hardware.
 
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As vmN says. Depends on how much Solidworks you will be doing. The programs you listed don't require much multitasking performance at full load, either PC (FX-8XXX or i5) would be good. SolidWorks will in general not be using multiple cores unless you are doing some kind of render, if which case most people set a rendertime and leave their PC (As a 3D artist i know this).

Either go for a 8320 or i5 > If you are a bigtime SolidWorks guy that does thousands of renders and your workflow relies on optimizing time for work - Then MAYBE a i7 but even in that situation I would go for AMD.

i5 for better game performance (In the games that require a strong CPU with single-thread performance)
AMD for faster solidworks render / Good game performance. (Seriously, don't even consider i7)
 
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I have narrowed down my choice to either the 4570 or 4670K, thanks to these replies and some more research. I don't think I'll overclock anytime soon, but there's only a $10 difference on Amazon right now. If I did get the 4670K, I should get a Z87 motherboard right?

Sorry for the late response, I'm new to using these forums.
 
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I agree!
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Yeah unfortuantly Intel has been sneaky and hard-code removed all overclocking on anything other than the Z87 chipset and up. So yeah..
 
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