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AMD FX-8350 OR INTEL i7 4790K?

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August 16, 2014 10:24:12 PM

Okay first thing is first, I know how much better the 4790k is, but I just want to put it out there them I do not want to edit gameplay, or make youtube videos. I just want to PLAY GAMES. Is it SO necessary for a 4790k for my new rig if all I want to do is just GAME. I will be buying 2 R9 280xs and a very nice cpu cool for those 8 cores. I just want to play games (Every one you can think of from any intensity) But I understand I sacrifice some frames I can deal with that. What do you guys think, put some knowledge into my head about the amd for JUST GAMING. haha sorry about being so annoying I just want you guys to know thats all its for. PLEASE HELP. Thanks:)  .

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August 16, 2014 10:27:55 PM

Here's one short sentence— Go with the AMD FX-8350 as it will save you money and will do what you want. :D 
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August 16, 2014 10:28:17 PM

If you're not worried about price, get the i7.

For just gaming, get an i5.
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August 16, 2014 10:42:44 PM

If you want to save money I think its best to avoid the i7 CPU. Its got a lot of power, but its really only a good buy for people who have a lot of cash and won't upgrade for many years. Like I don't plan to upgrade from my i7-3770k until like 2020 at earliest.

The FX-8350 will do everything you need, and honestly I would say get it over an i5. The reason being that AMD's Mantle which is being used in several big games coming up takes advantage of having more cores and puts performance in games higher than an i5. Direct X 12 when it comes out is expected to do the same, so from a pure gaming stand point the FX-8350 offers the best here at its price point. Mantle makes it have gaming performance close to an i7 and better than some i7 CPUs. It can never really replace an i7 but its pretty darn close and the extra $150-$200 would be better spent on a faster graphics card or saved.

You might also consider the FX-8320 which is just slightly slower, and can easily be overclocked to the same speed as the FX-8350 usually.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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