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FX 8320 or i5 4590? For Gaming/Recording/Streaming

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  • Gaming
  • Intel
  • Intel i5
  • FX
  • CPUs
  • AMD
  • Streaming
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June 20, 2014 1:43:12 PM

Hello there, I am planning to do some recording and live streaming on twitch but my current cpu isn't up to scratch. I currently have these specs and am thinking of upgrading to a FX 8320 or a i5 4590 but not sure which. The fx has 8 cores but the i5 has Hyperthreading, the FX is also cheaper.

Intel core 2 duo E8400
8 gb DDR3 RAM
GTX 650 TI
2 X 160 GB HDD's
FSP Hexa 500w 80+ Bronze Certified PSU

In doing so I will need a new motherboard, I have a budget of round 260 USD for both the CPU and Mobo but if the i5 4590 is a clear winner then I can stretch my budget a little more if need be.

More about : 8320 4590 gaming recording streaming

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June 20, 2014 1:47:49 PM

Just so you know, the i5 doesn't have Hyperthreading, that's where the i7 comes in. The i5 is a faster processor by a fair bit, but the 8320 is a great budget option, i love mine.
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June 20, 2014 1:50:16 PM

Ohh the i5 doesn't have HT? Okay, well I think I will go with the 8320 then. Thanks!
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June 20, 2014 1:51:56 PM

Well, that i5 has 4 cores and no HT, for those tasks I would pick the FX cpu, but thats just me. I'm pretty sure others would go for the i5. :-)
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June 20, 2014 3:10:50 PM

as the Tompochi said he would go with the amd fx 8320 just for the extra cores for example if u will be streaming they would come to good use so i would go with the fx 8320 to :) 
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