fx 8350/fx9370 power consumption?

Jeff Baffalo · Apr 13, 2014

Does it really put a bullet in my wallet if I overclock?

Xexoxix · Apr 13, 2014

The FX-8350 does not use as much power as the FX-9370, but your computer will use more power than if it was a different CPU (such as a high powered intel one for a similar price). If you overclock, you better bet you have a great motherboard that is known to be good for overclocking. Hope this helps.

Jeff Baffalo · Apr 13, 2014

Will an Fx 8350 by worth more than a 4670k in the long run?

Xexoxix · Apr 13, 2014

Jeff Baffalo :

It depends on what you are trying to achieve on your computer. the 4670K achieves hyperthreaded applications far better than the FX, but the FX has more threads to support multithreaded applications better, so multitasking is better on this one.

Beezy · Apr 13, 2014

Depends on what you do mainly. For gaming its a tossup now with dx12 being written from scratch around cores

Jeff Baffalo · Apr 13, 2014

If i was to use this for gaming would the power come in handy? would the energy bill be worth it?

Xexoxix · Apr 13, 2014

Jeff Baffalo :

It would be handy. Current games are starting to take advantage of more cores (like CryEngine3), so the FX-8350 would be better. However, the i5 is much more well rounded and performs pretty well in everything. However, not many games take full use of hyperthreading. I use the FX-8350 for gaming a lot, and it works great for everything. It's up to you whether the power bill is worth it. Chances are, unless you are stressing out your CPU 24/7 in Prime95 or something, your power bill will not significantly go up.

wdmfiber · Apr 13, 2014

If your in Walmart in the near future, flip to the back pages PC Gamer magazine(May issue).
They reviewed 7 CPU's, the 8350 being one of them.

It's an honest review in print, no internet

Jeff Baffalo · Apr 13, 2014

Would a stock 8350, hyper 212 evo and a gtx 770 or r9 280x be good enough to play most games maxed out at 1080p?

Xexoxix · Apr 13, 2014

Jeff Baffalo :

Yes.

gumbykid · Apr 13, 2014

There was an entire video on this. Please watch, it will explain better than any of us:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4et7kDGSRfc

It's about AMD vs Intel, but it will explain the cost difference between overclocking on each one. Just focus on the AMD OC.

Xexoxix · Apr 13, 2014

gumbykid :

This video. This video explains things very well, and in my honest opinion, provides a non-biased viewpoint on both.

Jeff Baffalo · Apr 13, 2014

if i wanted to oc an 8350, why wouldn't i just buy a fx9370? a local computer store is selling them for $210 which is only $10 cheaper than a 4670k.

Xexoxix · Apr 13, 2014

Jeff Baffalo :

If you can do that, then go for it. However, GET A MOTHERBOARD THAT SUPPORTS THAT CPU! Your motherboard will heat up and the CPU will not work if you cannot get the correct motherboard. Buy a good aftermarket heatsink too, cause that thing will HEAT UP like it's nobody's business.

Jeff Baffalo · Apr 13, 2014

Yes, but doing some research some website show the 9370's power bills are double of a 4670k.

Xexoxix · Apr 13, 2014

Jeff Baffalo :

That is true. However, the raw power of the 9370 is very very large. The 8350 has a good clock and is good for OC'ing, and has a lower power bill. The real question is between 4670k and 8350.

Jeff Baffalo · Apr 13, 2014

Judging by the video a stock fx 8350 vs the stock 4670k is only like $20, I think it is a good trade off. Thanks for help everyone.

Xexoxix · Apr 13, 2014

Jeff Baffalo :

Any time. Message me if you have any more questions.

paitjsu sadff · Apr 13, 2014

xexoxif please tell me you are not overclocking your fx cpu on that msi board you have? i made the mistake of buying this cheap board it was a bargain really but then i started reading the reviews and it has such a high failure rate with his 4+1 powerphase and cheap vrm's i've read that even at stock clock speed and voltage my fx-8320 was bound to fail on this board and it was possible that it would take down the cpu with it so i ordered an fx6300 for cheap and sold it and i got a nice gigabite 970a-ud3p wich has an 8+2 powerphase and high quality vrm's and mosfets this board will sustain even the highest overclocks and was 89$...only 20$ more than i paid for the 970a-g46...

Xexoxix · Apr 13, 2014

paitjsu sadff :

xexoxif please tell me you are not overclocking your fx cpu on that msi board you have? i made the mistake of buying this cheap board it was a bargain really but then i started reading the reviews and it has such a high failure rate with his 4+1 powerphase and cheap vrm's i've read that even at stock clock speed and voltage my fx-8320 was bound to fail on this board and it was possible that it would take down the cpu with it so i ordered an fx6300 for cheap and sold it and i got a nice gigabite 970a-ud3p wich has an 8+2 powerphase and high quality vrm's and mosfets this board will sustain even the highest overclocks and was 89$...only 20$ more than i paid for the 970a-g46...

I wouldn't DARE overclock on this board. Ever.

paitjsu sadff · Apr 13, 2014

ok great i was just making sure you where aware...you should switch board or underclock and undervolt your 8350 cause it might cost you a cpu....

Xexoxix · Apr 13, 2014

paitjsu sadff :

I was aware. I don't know why I would need to switch, this motherboard has been running fine with an 8350 in it for 5 months. Plus I do not know how to underclock or undervolt.

paitjsu sadff · Apr 13, 2014

it will run fine until it goes wrong and something fail in the cpu power delivery system and when it happens it can fry your cpu...

Xexoxix · Apr 13, 2014

paitjsu sadff :

Just curious, how would it go wrong? Even if something did go wrong, the CPU would throttle and the computer would turn off.

paitjsu sadff · Apr 13, 2014

i saw a video oj youtube the guy was using fx8350 for a couple month and he filmed the computer tuning on and fan spinning and it was a vrm failure this board has the highest vrm failure rate btw and in the comments he posted that he ordered a new mobo but hes cpu was dead too...that's the day i oredred my 970a-ud3p...i could fing you the link but im on my wiiu atm so i cant copy and paste links...

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