New CPU Now or Wait?

Syndicat3 · May 24, 2014

Here's my current CPU and GPU:

AMD FX-6100 Zambezi 3.3GHz Socket AM3+ 95W
SAPPHIRE DUAL-X R9 280X 3GB GDDR5 OC

My MOBO is the M5A88-V EVO.

I added the CPU-Z and GPU-Z image, just so you can see the exact revisions.

Should I get a new CPU now or wait? I want performance on par with at least an i5.

This current setup is what I recently upgraded to (for free), coming from an outdated AM3 board and crappy C2 stepping Phenom II X4, so I'm wondering if AMD is going to come out with a new CPU that's significantly better for gaming by the end of the year or if I should just jump on a new CPU now (if yes, what CPU?).

Thanks!

i7Baby · May 24, 2014

To match an i5 you need to get an FX 8320 or 8350.But you should also get a better motherboard eg M5A99X EVO (R2.0)

Syndicat3 · May 24, 2014

i7Baby :

Hi,

Just curious- why do you recommend a new mobo? Others have told me this one overclocks well and it can at least support the latest FX processors.

I didn't have to pay for this mobo & CPU. The whole point is that I want to get as much usability out of it as possible and replace the CPU with something better. It's either this, or back to my AM3 mobo/Phenom II X4 955 rev. 2.

If I were to get a new mobo, I'd get one for an Intel processor.

i7Baby · May 24, 2014

Try a M5A99X EVO (R2.0) - better chipset. Or ASRock 990FX Extreme4 - better chipset and Power Phase voltage control

That's if you want to stick with AMD.

For Intel , get the i5 4670k and Asus Z97-A

griptwister · May 24, 2014

As a self proclaimed AMD Fanboy, you should go with an i5 4670K and a z97.

Syndicat3 · May 24, 2014

i7Baby :

Like I said, I'm not getting a new mobo. The whole idea is that I want to max out the potential of this mobo with a better CPU. When it comes time to build a new system, I'll (without a doubt) go with an Intel build.

griptwister · May 25, 2014

No, it would not be worth it. Just wait to overhaul your System. Esp since you don't want to upgrade your motherboard. Just save your money and go intel when you have the money.

Syndicat3 · May 25, 2014

griptwister :

Yeah.. I figured the differences would be negligible. I'll just be happy with what I have.

griptwister · May 25, 2014

Yeah, for you to upgrade to a FX 6300 you would have to upgrade your motherboard. Which sucks, I Hope you get the money fast so You can hit that upgrade cycle.

I'm looking forward to mine... Not sure when though.

Syndicat3 · May 25, 2014

griptwister :

?

I thought my mobo can support the 6300... why can't it?

griptwister · May 25, 2014

It's an AM3, Not an AM3+. Most AM3s don't support the pins of a AM3+ CPU. As strange as that is. lol, I don't know why, but I had a friend who bent a pin doing so.

Syndicat3 · May 25, 2014

griptwister :

The board is am3+ ;p

i7Baby · May 25, 2014

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/M5A88V_EVO/specifications/ - current mobo

"AMD AM3+ FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors" - AM3+

It's OK, but could be better

griptwister · May 25, 2014

Interesting... and it's apart of the 880G chipset... Anyways, point still stands xD

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