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So I'm on a budget gaming build and have to decide on what processor to buy, I'm on the line in between the 6300 and the 8350. I plan on playing new games like TitanFall on 1920x1080p monitor. I plan on using a R9 270 for my GPU in this build, but I plan on adding another one for Crosfire, or upgrading to a 280.

Will the 6300 bottleneck anything?


I also plan on doing some light rendering work/video editing
 
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Here's my suggestion. I only have one question: Is there any reason you didn't have a hard drive in the original build that you posted?

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($316.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries...
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If your budget might support a FX-8350 over a FX-6300, then I'd suggest you take a serious look at an i5 instead. This is not going to be a typical AMD vs. Intel issue, but concerns motherboard quality. At your budget, I suspect you are looking at motherboards in a range that may handle a FX-6300 well enough, but have potentially serious VRM issues trying to run a FX-8350, especially if you want to overclock. Check out this spreadsheet: https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AgN1D79Joo7tdE9xMUFlMEVWeFhuckJEVF9aMmtpUFE&gid=2 for some idea of what I mean. The differences in actual use between an i5 and an 8-core FX aren't worth a raging debate. Whatever you get though, I believe your money is best spent on quality that will last; that means no cheap mobos, especially in an AMD build.
 
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I agree
 
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The higher clock speeds would help, however. Unless you're going to be overclocking, I would get the 8320/50. The extra cores will also help when rendering/video editing as you could run those in the background as you played.
 
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Look for combos at the Egg like this ... $470 after rebates

AMD FX-8320 Vishera 3.5GHz,
ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0,
Rosewill THOR V2 Gaming ATX Full Tower Computer Case 750W PSU

For CrossFire the FX-8320/50 will work just dandy. The FX-8320 just came off E-Blast at $145.

Look toward an Asus or Gigabyte 990FX motherboard in the $120-$130 range. The Asus Sabertooth 990FX or Gigabyte 990FX -UD5 will bring a $30 or so premium over the above and will be worth it if you are into serious tweaking.

Another Combo ... $1,275 after rebates

Complete build w/250GB Samsung SSD and a R9 290 :ouch:







 
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Prices fluctuate, however there is almost always a competitor to the Hyper212 EVO that beats it on bang/buck. Not saying it's a bad cooler at all, just that in most cases, less expensive but equivalent competition (e.g. NZXT, Enermax, Rosewill) make it a value Loser.
As far as durability and longevity go, I'd probably rather have a locked i5 on a modest H87 board than an 8-core FX on any less than a good 990FX, especially since Crossfire was mentioned. If you go with the FX-8320, you'll need the better mobo, and cooler, which might cut into funds that would improve the graphics card if you bought the i5 and H87 (or even Z87).
 
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My intended build is here:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/CraftedElements/saved/4jQQ

CPU AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core $179.00
CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing $29.98
Motherboard Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ $107.99
Memory G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 $79.99
Video Card Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB $339.99
Case Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower $37.99
Power Supply Raidmax 850W ATX12V / EPS12V $79.99
Optical Drive Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer $21.97

Total: $876.90


I was looking into a 4670k instead, but then I would have to rethink some of my other parts. If anyone has suggestions based on this build please go ahead. I would like to keep this build at around 900$ max, and I plan on upgrading it, so a nice PSU and a full tower is a must
 
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Ditch the Raidmax PSU. Even if it is certified, it is likely low-quality; recently HardOCP reviewed another new Raidmax model, and (as usual) it choked.
You'll want a PSU built by Seasonic (their own, XFX, some PC Power & Cooling, some Antec), Delta (some Antec), or Superflower (Rosewill Capstone).
 
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The 6300 is definitely a better bang for the buck if you're concerned about money. I got mine at $110 and it's running at 4GHz on stock. I don't see any hiccups in games or programs. Only in video editing and 3D modeling will you see the 8350 doing its work.

If I were you I would choose the 6300 then spend the ~$70 savings to upgrade other parts, possibly the GPU so you don't have to do it later. That tends to be the most costly to upgrade unless you plan to X-fire.

If you don't plan on doing video editing and such, and are willing to get the 8350, I would get the i5 4670k.
 
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CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($107.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.19 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Diamond Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($299.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec P100 ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Gaming 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: Lite-On IHAS324-07 DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $827.12

Or:
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($84.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.19 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Diamond Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($299.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec P100 ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Gaming 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: Lite-On IHAS324-07 DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $914.12

I believe the GPU in both of them is underclocked compared to the rest of the 280x so you might find them for sale at ~$20 more than that. You could also add an SSD to the first build (that's the route I would go).
 
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paitjsu sadff

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This will perform better in the long run then the core i5, for gaming in HD that's all you're gonna need for the next 3 or 4 years...good GPU's...
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $364.94
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-15 07:34 EDT-0400)

This kit allow for overclocking on the CPU upward of 4.5ghz if needed, 4.3 ghz with no voltage bumb required.
anything will run on this machine on highest details possible provided you always have an high-end GPU.

This kit with a good gpu like a GTX 760,770 or 780 will dominate any game on the market and give high quality HD gaming at upward of 60fps constant in any games at high or ultra details in regard of the GPU you can afford. You may also look at a radeon r9 270x, r9 280, r9 280x or r9 290 graphics card as well. Any of these solutions will provide much better graphics and performance in next gen games than any console available on the market.

I leave the rest of the build in your hands you need to add: case, storage, graphics card and OS if needed.

That's this exact setup with a GTX 780 OC i'm using for gaming everyday except i went witch corsair memory of equivalent performance but the gskill is just too well priced atm but other then that i can assure that this system run's any modern games at highest details possible and will continue to do so in the future with games going the way they are directX12 and mantle APi's it will only continue to do even better.
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That being said the FX-6300 is a great choice and will not bottleneck any GPU on the market in any current games, it's just not as much future proof as the FX-8320 build but it also cost less...here it is this time INCLUDING THE GPU :

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CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($17.64 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $477.59
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-16 11:33 EDT-0400)
 
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Here's my suggestion. I only have one question: Is there any reason you didn't have a hard drive in the original build that you posted?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($316.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $880.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-16 17:08 EDT-0400)

This optimizes initial performance, quality of parts, and upgradability. (GTX 770 SLI, Overclocking, 1150 Socket, Open RAM Slots)
 
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if you're asking this to me? as you can see i leave GPU, storage, optical drive OS and case to OP cause i don't know his taste and requirements on that..i'd suggest you do the same, include the basics or what is requested and leave the rest at their discretion...he might need more storage? may want an optical drive or not? may like the case you choosed for him or not? may need an OS maybe not...etc...
 
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DonQuixoteMC

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Oh! No, not at all. Sorry for the confusion. I was asking CraftedElements (original poster) because there's no HDD in his original build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/CraftedElements/saved/4jQQ

Yeah, I understood why you left it open ended. :)

By the way: Hello! Good to see you again!
 
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I would get FX 8320- Its cheaper $40-50 than 8350 and can be overclocked to 4.4-4.8 with good mother board. Money you save with CPU put towards better MOBO ( just saying) that has 990FX chip ( for proper CrossFirex). 990FX is neede to run CF on x16/x16 lines instead x16/x4 which is common. It will run but will loose little performance. Personally go for R9-270X Toxic and add another onle later. Reason for 270X is that doesnt hog power like 280 or 290. PSU for CF 2 R9-270x and CPU i would go for quality 750W. Whole system running prime 95 and furmark at the same time is 660W. I hope this help.

PS dont but FX 6300- 6 cores and you will need extra 2 cores soon ( maybe year or 2).
 
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