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

JohnSnackbox

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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.
 
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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.