Better CPU for gaming

Toolman-Tim · Aug 30, 2014

I'm working on my first build focused on gaming and was thinking about which CPU to use. I'm aiming for the $150-$200 range. Should I go with locked i5 quad core or an AMD eight core of similar price and OC the heck out of it? If you want, please also recommend a chip and a good mobo to go with it. (I'm on a budget; staying under $800.)

clutchc · Aug 30, 2014

Budget wise, go with the FX-8320/8350 or even the FX-6350. If you enjoy OC'ing the AMD will be more fun. But the stock i5 will be a bit faster at gaming.

Beezy · Aug 30, 2014

IF you go FX go with the new FX 8370, its 95W instead of 125W.

clutchc · Aug 30, 2014

$160! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113285&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
I only paid $135 at Tiger (with promo and sale) for a FX 8350. By the time you OC the 8320 up to 8350 speed, you'll probably be back to a 125W CPU.

delaro · Aug 30, 2014

I5-4590 $159.99 Microcenter pickup only
http://www.microcenter.com/product/432161/BOX_INTEL_CORE_I5-4590

FX-8350 $179.99
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009O7YUF6/?tag=pcpapi-20#

i5-4690K $199.99 Microcenter pickup only
http://www.microcenter.com/product/434177/Core_i5-4690K_35GHz_LGA_1150_Boxed_Processor

i5-4670K $219.99 NewEgg
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116899&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Best deals for your price range. AMD gives you a great value for the budget but the i5-4690K blows everything away when you can pick it up for that price.

Beezy · Aug 30, 2014

clutchc :

The FX 8370E is going to be 4.1Ghz stock and 4.4 Ghz with turbo, at 95W. no overclocking needed, this is out of the box. shouldbe 189.99 right in OP's price range. Its clocked higher and power optimized and should come out early September.

clutchc · Aug 30, 2014

(above I typed 8320 when I meant 8370. habit)

@ Beezy
I will have to keep an eye on the reviews of that card. That would be a boon to AMD if they could pull off the 8350 power with a 95W CPU.

Beezy · Aug 30, 2014

clutchc :

http://wccftech.com/amd-introduce-x86-piledriver-based-flagship-fx-8370-processor-fx-8370e-fx-8320e-95w-tdps-launching/

they seem to be pretty specific with the specs, i hope this comes to light soon.

AMD has been doing a lot of work on the efficiency end as of late.
http://www.extremetech.com/computing/184881-amd-claims-it-can-deliver-25x-energy-efficiency-improvement-in-the-next-six-years

thats a big claim to make, but regardless the future of consumer PC's should be stellar.

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