Which CPU should I get?

DisastrousDolphin · Aug 20, 2014

Should I get this one for cheaper:
http://shop.amd.com/en-us/components/processors/AD6300OKHLBOX and overclock it (if possible), or get this one:
http://shop.amd.com/en-us/components/processors/AD642KOKHLBOX
Thanks for any input!

lightcloud · Aug 20, 2014

To be honest the one which can be overclock is the best choice. If you can afford then go with it. Because it's better to get the best out of the two if you have the money. But don't forget you will need a good motherboard that will support the overclock.

drumminandstuff93 · Aug 20, 2014

What is your budget on the entire system? Are you using a dedicated GPU or the graphics on the APU? What are you planning on using the system for?

DisastrousDolphin · Aug 20, 2014

lightcloud :

How can I tell if the motherboard can support it?

DisastrousDolphin · Aug 20, 2014

drumminandstuff93 :

I can get either of those CPUs, I'm just wondering which one I can get more value from. For now, I'll be using the built in graphics, but I'll be upgrading to a dedicated GPU ASAP.

DisastrousDolphin · Aug 20, 2014

drumminandstuff93 :

I can get either of those CPUs, I'm just wondering which one I can get more value from. For now, I'll be using the built in graphics, but I'll be upgrading to a dedicated GPU ASAP.

lightcloud · Aug 20, 2014

Do you have a budget for a motherboard and what's your case (ATX, mini ATX, micros ATX etc)

Try:
Any from here.
https://pcpartpicker.com/parts/motherboard/?compatible_with=amd-cpu-ad642kokhlbox

DisastrousDolphin · Aug 20, 2014

Yes, I'd like to keep it as cheap as possible with a good brand, $65 or less after rebates. Preferably newegg.ca.

lightcloud · Aug 20, 2014

DisastrousDolphin :

What's your case?

lightcloud · Aug 20, 2014

This should do it!

An ATX mobo will be over your budget.

So go with this.
https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-a55me33

Newegg
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130748&AID=10657534&PID=3938566&SID=&nm_mc=AFC-C8JunctionCA&cm_mmc=AFC-C8JunctionCA-_-na-_-na-_-na

DisastrousDolphin · Aug 20, 2014

lightcloud :

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133200

DisastrousDolphin · Aug 20, 2014

lightcloud :

Okay, thanks. For future reference, what makes this better than the one I selected for overclocking?

lightcloud · Aug 20, 2014

DisastrousDolphin :

lightcloud :

Okay, thanks. For future reference, what makes this better than the one I selected for overclocking?

What did you select?

DisastrousDolphin · Aug 20, 2014

lightcloud :

DisastrousDolphin :

What did you select?

*facepalm* here it is http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130741

lightcloud · Aug 20, 2014

Yes that's great and still below your budget.

DisastrousDolphin · Aug 20, 2014

So it will be good for oc-ing? I'm drawn to it because of the ports, SATA 6 GBPS, USB 3.0, PCI-e 3.0.

lightcloud · Aug 20, 2014

DisastrousDolphin :

Yes with 3.0 port of PCI you will be able to install good GPU in the future. So yes it is great for overclocking and suitable for your specs.

Hope this has helped.

DisastrousDolphin · Aug 20, 2014

lightcloud :

Thank you

lightcloud · Aug 20, 2014

DisastrousDolphin :

lightcloud :

Thank you

PM me if you need help.

Y0GI · Aug 20, 2014

lightcloud :

Are you sure?

I'm a big fan of MSI's Intel boards as I have been using one for a year now with excellent results. However, the reputation for MSI's AMD mobos leaves a lot to be desired. There are some exceptions, but by and large, MSI's AMD boards are sub-par.

I took a quick look for a review of this mobo but I couldn't find any.

I would have a very close look at this mobo before buying.

Yogi

DisastrousDolphin · Aug 21, 2014

Y0GI :

I think it will be good, it has good ratings and reviews on all the sites I looked to buy it on. I also found one review which called it amazing, but not good for more than a little expansion. That's fine with me, I'm not going to be expanding, just replacing. If I want to expand I'll just buy another board.

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