I need help picking a CPU!

RamySar · Aug 11, 2014

Hello everyone,

I have been working a build : http://pcpartpicker.com/user/RamySar/saved/Znt9TW

and I cant decide whether to get the FX 6300 vs. FX 8350 vs. Intel Core i5 4570.

I would prefer an overcockable CPU, and I am open to suggestions.

On a side note if anybody knows a good gaming case under $50 I am looking for one.

Thanks for the help in advance!

hiimmikkel · Aug 11, 2014

Intel no doubt

Suztera · Aug 11, 2014

Overclocking will be the FX cpus or Intel k cpu so an i5 4670k or 4690k.

RamySar · Aug 11, 2014

hiimmikkel :

Why do you think so

RamySar · Aug 11, 2014

Suztera :

Which one do you think is better

hiimmikkel · Aug 11, 2014

RamySar :

I would always go with a Intel processor so if u had the money i would say i7 4770k

jaslion · Aug 11, 2014

RamySar :

the 4670k would be the next option if your where to go intel but if that is to expensive and fx 8320 might be a good idea as it is really cheap and just a 200mhz lower clocked fx 8350 and for a case iw ould reccomend a cooler master elite 431 or corsair carbide 200r

RamySar · Aug 11, 2014

hiimmikkel :

Like I said I am on a tight budget so maybe I should go for the core i5 4570K

Alex Kelly · Aug 11, 2014

i7 is completely unnecessary. i5 4690K if you can afford it, if not 4670K.
Intel chips are better for gaming.

jaslion · Aug 11, 2014

hiimmikkel :

Eum no as an gaming cpu an i7 is not reccommended as the HT is just not used enough to justify the purchase thats why an i5 is always the smarter buy.

RamySar · Aug 11, 2014

Alex Kelly :

Ok thanksm because alot of people tell me Intel is better and I wasnt sure

RamySar · Aug 11, 2014

jaslion :

hiimmikkel :

Eum no as an gaming cpu an i7 is not reccommended as the HT is just not used enough to justify the purchase that why an i5 is always the smarter buy.

Thats wath I was thinking

Wisecracker · Aug 11, 2014

FX-6300: $110

Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P: $75 after rebate

That gets you to an R9 280X on the video side, with enough cash left over for an SSD.

RamySar · Aug 11, 2014

Wisecracker :

m3ch · Aug 11, 2014

Intel is usually faster than AMD for gaming but it's not as significant a lead as it used to be. Here are some benchmarks that might help:

http://www.anandtech.com/show/6396/the-vishera-review-amd-fx8350-fx8320-fx6300-and-fx4300-tested/5

Alex Kelly · Aug 11, 2014

The 280X is a lot better than a 760.

jaslion · Aug 11, 2014

Wisecracker :

Actually i would reccommend this more then the intel part because an ssd is like a most have as a boot and programs drive + you get a better gpu but one thing i would change is get and fx 8320 that will also help i noticed the difference between the 2 and it is worth the 15$ more

RamySar · Aug 11, 2014

m3ch :

I understand that the performance is better but is the quality good. The price difference between the core i5 4570K and the fx 6300 is $130 so I dont understand how they could be the same performance

RamySar · Aug 11, 2014

jaslion :

Wisecracker :

Actually i would reccommend this more then the intel part because an ssd is like a most have as a boot and programs drive + you get a better gpu but one thing i would change is get and fx 8320 that will also help i noticed the difference between the 2 and it is worth the 15$ more

Ok thanks for the info, but are they both OCable

RamySar · Aug 11, 2014

Alex Kelly :

Maybe so but the reviews are bad for AMD and very good in NVIDIA

jaslion · Aug 11, 2014

RamySar :

jaslion :

Ok thanks for the info, but are they both OCable

Every amd fx-series cpu is ocable so yes. and glad i could help.

RamySar · Aug 11, 2014

jaslion :

RamySar :

Every amd fx-series cpu is ocable so yes. and glad i could help.

Thanks alot, I will look in to see if the intel core i5 4578K is better than the cpus suggested here.

RamySar · Aug 11, 2014

jaslion :

RamySar :

Every amd fx-series cpu is ocable so yes. and glad i could help.

Also wich mobo should I get for the fx 8350

jaslion · Aug 11, 2014

RamySar :

jaslion :

Also wich mobo should I get for the fx 8350

i useually reccomend the asrock 970 extreme 4 as its an very solid and not so expensive board with a lot off features

jaslion · Aug 11, 2014

RamySar :

jaslion :

Thanks alot, I will look in to see if the intel core i5 4578K is better than the cpus suggested here.

4578k? its 4670k or 4690k

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