What CPU? should I get?

ultimadwarf · Mar 28, 2014

So I recently got a bit of money and wondering what CPU I should get ( Mobo RAM included )

This:
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/3hLKs

Or This:
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/1IN4g

My budget is £200 but I can go over a little.

Not sure which one since the AMD one from what I can see is the best AMD processor without needing liquid cooling, and I've heard the 3570K is good for gaming.

A few things:
I will be mostly gaming but will be doing other things aswell ( I do lots of photo editing etc. )
I don't really care at all for overclocking
Power consumption isn't a massive deal for me
I want as powerful CPU as possible that's in my budget as I play WoW a lot of the time and apparently the game is heavy on your CPU.

If you can find any better for £200 or slightly over, please let me know

Incase you want my other specs, they are:

Windows 7 64 Bit
GTX 560 Ti Twinfrozr iii
700W PSU

CTurbo · Mar 28, 2014

This is better than either

PCPartPicker part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/3hMcA
Price breakdown by merchant: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/3hMcA/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/3hMcA/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor (£137.03 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: MSI B85M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£41.95 @ CCL Computers)
Memory: Patriot Signature 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory (£26.58 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £205.56
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-28 04:30 GMT+0000)

Nathan Willis · Mar 28, 2014

Go with the AMD setup.
The CPU has a better benchmark.

CTurbo · Mar 28, 2014

The i5 4570 will outperform the FX8350 95% of the time. That is a terrible motherboard to put a FX8350 on anyway. You won't be able to overclock it to get better performance and the 4570 would still outperform it even if you could. The 4570 is WAY better for gaming especially.

ultimadwarf · Mar 28, 2014

1: I don't really plan on OCing

2: how good is the 4570 when it comes to stuff like photo/video editing?

CTurbo · Mar 28, 2014

It's awesome at everything. Seriously. It's 40-50% more powerful in single thread performance.

ultimadwarf · Mar 28, 2014

Okay, thanks!

Altho, Would it be worth going for this?
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/3hMQR

Maybe with a bit better motherboard than that btw

photonboy · Mar 28, 2014

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/3hMOj

1) The i5-4440 is the best value in a high-end gaming CPU especially with your limited budget.

2) This ASUS motherboard should be good enough.

3) Normally I recommend 2xDDR3 modules but with your budget, plus the best board I found having only TWO slots I recommend buying another IDENTICAL 4GB module later.

CTurbo · Mar 28, 2014

The 4570 is just £10 more than the 4440. It's worth it IMO

ultimadwarf · Mar 28, 2014

CTurbo :

How much better would a 4670K be?

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/3hMQR

EDIT:
Wrong link
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/3hNlX

I heard ASrock is better

CTurbo · Mar 28, 2014

Absolutely not worth £25 more. The 4670k is unlocked for overclocking, but you can't overclock on a H81 motherboard. You would need a MUCH more expensive Z87 motherboard for that AND an aftermarket cooler. That's like £125 more at least. I'm telling you, the 4570 is the sweet spot.

CTurbo · Mar 28, 2014

Asus = ASRock = Gigabyte = MSI

They are all equally good.

CTurbo · Mar 28, 2014

Don't get a H81 motherboard over a B85 motherboard. The B85 motherboard has a lot more features.

H81 < B85 < H87 < Z87

ultimadwarf · Mar 28, 2014

Okay. I'll go for the 4570. Thanks for the advice

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