Which build? Pentium G3258 vs Core i3-4150

zeyuanfu · Jul 25, 2014

Hello,
I'm building a new PC, and I can't really decide on which one of these builds to go for:
Pentium G3258 Build
OR
Core i3-4150 build
So, in your opinion, which build is better and which modifications can be made to them?
BTW my budget is about 420$, I can go a bit over if the parts you chose are really OP

Also, I would really NOT like to have an AMD build because of their 32 nm manufacturing tech.

Thanks in advance!

zeyuanfu · Jul 25, 2014

A10 build just for fun, not seriously considering it

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/zeyuanfu.fu/saved/qRWBD3

Taafe · Jul 25, 2014

The A-10 Build beats both.....

zeyuanfu · Jul 25, 2014

???
The A10 has no upgrade path, it's the best FM2+...
The i3 can be upgraded to an i5 or i7...

Taafe · Jul 25, 2014

The i3 also has crappy on-board graphics whereas the A10 has graphics specifically made for gaming.

zeyuanfu · Jul 25, 2014

Taafe :

Ever think of CPU+GPU?

LucoTF · Jul 25, 2014

I say pentium...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($64.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($98.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda ES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 260X 1GB Core Edition Video Card ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $444.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-25 20:28 EDT-0400

ksham · Jul 25, 2014

What is the build for? Do you want something that will work as is or do you plan to do more upgrades later?

zeyuanfu · Jul 25, 2014

I would like some of both, ready-to-game (mostly Minecraft and a little Watch_Dogs) and with an upgrade path for the i5-4690K or whatever will come out in a few years (Broadwell & Skylake?).

zeyuanfu · Jul 25, 2014

LucoTF :

I say pentium...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($64.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($98.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda ES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 260X 1GB Core Edition Video Card ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $444.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-25 20:28 EDT-0400

Lots of people say that Crucial sticks are weaker than G.SKILL RJ X...

Taafe · Jul 25, 2014

If you had actually included the GPU in the builds I would have easily said pentillium

G.SKILL Ripjaws are some of the best RAM on the market.

zeyuanfu · Jul 25, 2014

Taafe :

OK, yeah

...
Do I really need a CPU cooler, though? I (probably) won't OC the CPU (unless I find a way to change the FSB).
Also, Does a R9 card cost more than the R7?

Taafe · Jul 25, 2014

zeyuanfu :

No the stock cooler is more than adequate for the build R9 Series include the 270(x) 280(x) 290(x) and the 295x2 which technically is two graphics cards in one,

R9 will most definitely cost more than the R7 series graphics but will of course increase performance.

LucoTF · Jul 26, 2014

No point in a g3258 build if you aren't gonna OC

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock B85M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($42.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda ES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7850 1GB Core Edition Video Card ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $453.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-26 04:04 EDT-0400

zeyuanfu · Jul 26, 2014

LucoTF :

No point in a g3258 build if you aren't gonna OC

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock B85M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($42.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda ES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7850 1GB Core Edition Video Card ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $453.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-26 04:04 EDT-0400

Sorry, I confused the G3258 with the 4150, saying that I won't OC

zeyuanfu · Jul 26, 2014

How about this:http://pcpartpicker.com/user/zeyuanfu.fu/saved/h7snTW

Taafe · Jul 26, 2014

zeyuanfu :

Get rid of the Z97 and Cooler and get a better GPU then you've got a solid build.

LucoTF · Jul 26, 2014

Why spend $45 on cooling? It's a 54w processor lol

Taafe · Jul 26, 2014

LucoTF :

The Pentium is more powerful than the i3 4150 by the way

zeyuanfu · Jul 27, 2014

I'm getting that cooler
1, Because it's 35$ after combo savings
2, I won't have to get another cooler for some time
3, It's cool, come on!
Pun NOT intended, of course

noob222 · Jul 27, 2014

I would dump the cooler and put that $45 into a better GPU the 250 is going to give you like 20FPS in Watchdogs

zeyuanfu · Jul 27, 2014

noob222 :

What cooler would you suggest, then? I'm not gonna fry my CPU while OCing

zeyuanfu · Jul 27, 2014

Would a R7 260X GPU be good?

noob222 · Jul 27, 2014

zeyuanfu :

I am sorry I thought that I had replied to your question earlier. As far as the r7-260 goes it is a good card for the price and through AMD promotions you get two free game right now. I'm not sure when the promotion ends.
As for cooling Just use the stock cooler and wait to overclock when you have the money to buy a hyper 212evo $34 Neweeg.

zeyuanfu · Jul 27, 2014

noob222 :

zeyuanfu :

I am sorry I thought that I had replied to your question earlier. As far as the r7-260 goes it is a good card for the price and through AMD promotions you get two free game right now. I'm not sure when the promotion ends.
As for cooling Just use the stock cooler and wait to overclock when you have the money to buy a hyper 212evo $34 Neweeg.

I COULD wait a few months, then, buy the same 4 GB stick I will have in my system along with the Xigmatek Dark Knight II in a combo, with the savings, the DK II will cost the same as the Hyper 212 EVO.

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