300 USD - Budget. Need help to choose a better Intel GAMING processor and motherboard.

MostWantedSoulRider · May 24, 2014

My current PC specs:

AMD FX 6300
M5A99FX Pro R2.0
R9 270X
CM GXII 550W

I'm kinda' tired of this processor as It does not let my graphics card to perform completely. Need help to choose a better gaming intel processor with motherboard.

Update 1: I've seen youtube videos, where users have better gaming performance in r9 270x with intel processor. I've checked it in real time as well. Apparently, Intel is able to do things more desirable than AMD FX's.

Update 2: No plans on both Crossfire and Overclocking.

CodenameHaswell · May 24, 2014

I have a 4670k, but I'll check a few prices and update this post.

MostWantedSoulRider · May 24, 2014

CodenameHaswell :

300-305 USD

MostWantedSoulRider · May 24, 2014

CodenameHaswell :

I'm online and waiting.

CodenameHaswell · May 24, 2014

Do you plan on using Crossfire, or overclocking?

MostWantedSoulRider · May 24, 2014

CodenameHaswell :

-> No plans on crossfire as I can see that a single R9 270X card performs very good (in my taste).

-> No plans on overclocking

CodenameHaswell · May 24, 2014

I put this together (http://pcpartpicker.com/p/12gjd) and it seems like it will be balanced, you won't need a beefy motherboard (since you aren't overclocking, or running a Crossfire or SLI setup), and a 4570 will last you a while, and will keep up with future graphics cards for a good while. The 4570 runs ALMOST the same as a 4670k, just no overclocking, and runs a little slower (won't be noticeable in games, though) http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i5-4670K-vs-Intel-Core-i5-4570

MostWantedSoulRider · May 24, 2014

CodenameHaswell :

Does this motherboard support USB 3.0?

CTurbo · May 24, 2014

Newest models and added next gen cpu support

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $294.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-24 04:42 EDT-0400)

Yes his and my motherboards support USB 3.0

MostWantedSoulRider · May 24, 2014

CTurbo :

Awesome processor but would Z87 Chipset (Provided by CodenameHaswell) be much better than this one?

CodenameHaswell · May 24, 2014

Z87 is just an updated chipset, new & updated features, etc.

MostWantedSoulRider · May 24, 2014

CodenameHaswell :

Nice. And I noticed that the mobo you've listed has crossfire support

. Glad it's in my budget.

CodenameHaswell · May 24, 2014

Yeah, it's a great motherboard for the price, and has upgradability options. For the price point, you can't beat it, so that's why I chose/recommend it.

MostWantedSoulRider · May 24, 2014

CodenameHaswell :

Hey codenamehaswell, I found something. The motherboard you've listed costs about 123 USD in my region O_O!

Do you got any other list for motherboard?

CodenameHaswell · May 24, 2014

Oh, wow. Here it's 85 USD. I'll look for another, or you can use CTurbo's recommendation. I'll update my recommendation in just a bit.

MostWantedSoulRider · May 24, 2014

CodenameHaswell :

Omg, My region doesn't have a motherboard (CTurbo's) like that -_-" (Checked Online)

Hell with my place.

CodenameHaswell · May 24, 2014

If you're willing to spend a bit more cash to keep the z87 chipset(if it's the same price where I live, lol) you can use this http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z87pro3 (no crossfire) or this http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-b85pro4 older chipset, but you get to keep crossfire support. The b85 can only support up to 1600 MHz RAM, but those are the only downsides.

CodenameHaswell · May 24, 2014

This is a comparison between the chipsets, if you would like: http://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/Z87-H87-H81-Q87-Q85-B85-What-is-the-difference-473/

MostWantedSoulRider · May 24, 2014

CodenameHaswell :

1. Satisfied with i5 4570 price point. No change in my decision when it comes to this thing.

2. Motherboards are really being expensive in my region (India).

So I will throw some links over here that suits my budget. Please suggest me the better one among these -

One: http://www.amazon.in/Intel-BOXDZ68DB-INTEL-DZ68DB-MOTHERBOARD/dp/B0050GXMNQ?tag=googinhydr18418-21

Two: http://www.flipkart.com/gigabyte-ga-b75m-d3h-motherboard/p/itmdacp2gubgfpfm?pid=MBDDACP2GUBGFPFM&srno=b_1&ref=072a8170-a16c-453d-8b16-04a106428a9d

Three: http://www.ebay.in/itm/ASRock-Z87-Extreme4-32GB-DDR3-Intel-Motherboard-/131195675843?pt=IN_Computer_Components&hash=item1e8bdf24c3&_uhb=1 (This one is not in budget but will try to buy this soon)

Four: http://www.snapdeal.com/product/gigabyte-b85md3h-motherboard/328478745

MostWantedSoulRider · May 24, 2014

CodenameHaswell :

http://www.ebay.in/itm/asus-h81-plus-motherboard-/181394589152?pt=in_computer_components

Look at this. What do you think of this?

CodenameHaswell · May 24, 2014

Number 3 is the best option, as I have the Asrock extreme3 Motherboard, and couldnt be happier, but if you want to settle for less, I'm going to have to go with One.

CodenameHaswell · May 24, 2014

The H81 chipset is a budget option, but it's a good motherboard, I still strongly recommend the z87 you stated earlier. You aren't looking for features (if i'm not mistaken), so if you want, the h81 is a great option, since you can't overclock, nor do you want to crossfire. It's up to you.

MostWantedSoulRider · May 24, 2014

CTurbo :

Neither the processor nor motherboard is available in my region, sadly :"(
I will be upgrading the system by next week.

So I welcome few more lists in this thread so that I can make sure I pay premium for performance.

Do you got any ideas to get Z87 chipset motherboard which would fit into my budget?

CTurbo · May 24, 2014

The Z87 motherboard is NOT the new updated one. That would be the Z97, but you don't need either. If you are going to get the i5 4570, which is very good, I recommend ANY B85 or H87 motherboard.

CodenameHaswell · May 24, 2014

Z97 just recently came out, if I'm not mistaken

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