FX-6300 vs FX-8320 (gaming performance)

mistergoxilla · Sep 9, 2014

Hello!
Im not quite sure which cpu to choose between the fx-6300 and fx-8320 for my gaming rig.
My options are:
1) FX-6300 + aftermarket cooler (overclock up to 4 ghz)
2) FX-8320 with stock cooler and no overclock
The motherboard is an ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 (socket am3+) and the PSU a 500W by OCZ. The GPU is a Sapphire HD 7770 Vapor-x GHZ edition.

Thanks in advance

logainofhades · Sep 9, 2014

With that hardware combo, I would say FX 6300 would be the better option. I would recommend a better motherboard though.

mistergoxilla · Sep 9, 2014

logainofhades :

Ok, thanks! What would you suggest me in that price range?

Darth Rache · Sep 9, 2014

logainofhades :

I will second, this motherboard does not have a VRM heat sync and will not support even a moderate overclock, and if you do overclock the 6300 i would not take it over 4ghz. If i were you i would invest into a 990fx chipset motherboard ASAP.

Embra · Sep 9, 2014

An OCed 6300 would probably game better and a stock 8320. The 8320 would be better for productivity etc...

Darth Rache · Sep 9, 2014

This is the cheapest 990fx motherboard>>>http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-990fxextreme3 (99.00 after rebate)

logainofhades · Sep 9, 2014

The Gigabyte 970a-ud3p would be my pick if sticking with AMD. Honestly though, I would probably go with something like this. You would get far better performance, for a similar price.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-DGS R2.0 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($51.38 @ Newegg)
Total: $231.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-09 12:37 EDT-0400

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($106.02 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.35 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $221.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-09 12:37 EDT-0400

filippi · Sep 9, 2014

This is actually a good option for oc a FX-6300:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $84.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-09 12:39 EDT-0400

Darth Rache · Sep 9, 2014

filippi :

This is a great board, but if you are planning on doing any serious overclocking i would definitely go with a 990fx.

logainofhades · Sep 9, 2014

Darth Rache :

The 970a-ud3p will overclock pretty much the same as a 990fx-ud3. They have the same 8+2 phase power.

mistergoxilla · Sep 9, 2014

Darth Rache :

Yeah I understand you but the problem is i dont have enough money for the 990fx unfortunately

So i'm sticking with the 970a-ud3p as i read very positive reviews about it.
I have another question now, considering that my case won't fit a Hyper 212 EVO, what aftermarket cooler would you suggest me? (TX3 Evo, Xigmatek Loki SD963 this are some options i think are acceptable)

Darth Rache · Sep 9, 2014

mistergoxilla :

Darth Rache :

Yeah I understand you but the problem is i dont have enough money for the 990fx unfortunately

So i'm sticking with the 970a-ud3p as i read very positive reviews about it.
I have another question now, considering that my case won't fit a Hyper 212 EVO, what aftermarket cooler would you suggest me? (TX3 Evo, Xigmatek Loki SD963 this are some options i think are acceptable)

its only 10 buck more than the Gigabyte board.

mistergoxilla · Sep 9, 2014

Yeah but where i live (Europe) it has 15 euros of shipping so it is 30 euro more expensive

Darth Rache · Sep 9, 2014

mistergoxilla :

Agh, well that wasn't in the OP.....now was it.

logainofhades · Sep 9, 2014

mistergoxilla :

Give us a budget in Euros, and what components you are needing to buy.

filippi · Sep 9, 2014

mistergoxilla :

Darth Rache :

Yeah I understand you but the problem is i dont have enough money for the 990fx unfortunately

So i'm sticking with the 970a-ud3p as i read very positive reviews about it.
I have another question now, considering that my case won't fit a Hyper 212 EVO, what aftermarket cooler would you suggest me? (TX3 Evo, Xigmatek Loki SD963 this are some options i think are acceptable)

Xigmatek Loki SD963 is a very good option for a 95 Watts TDP CPU.

http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=2592&page=5

mistergoxilla · Sep 9, 2014

logainofhades :

Thank you very much!
My budget is 200-230 euros and i need:
1) Motherboard
2) CPU
3) Aftermarket Cooler (if i need to overclock my cpu)

Please, for prices refer to: www.amazon.it

Personally I would choose AMD!

filippi · Sep 9, 2014

Best bang for your buck.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor (€167.31 @ Amazon Italia)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (€47.67 @ Amazon Italia)
Total: €214.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-10 02:29 CEST+0200

mistergoxilla · Sep 9, 2014

filippi :

Thank you very much! Perfect combo..but the only thing im not sure is that MoBo, first because i plan on buying another 7770 and use both cards (sorry for not mentioning it before, my fault), secondly i have 3 DIMMs and with that board i cant use one (im stuck with 6 gigs) and it seams very "cheap" build (maybe i'm wrong). For the CPU its a beast!
So I'm giving my solution and you can give me a pros and cons

-I intend using a ATX Motherboard, one between these:
1)M5A97 LE R2.0
2)970 Extreme3
3)GA-970A-DS3P (which one is the best and the worst in your opinion?)

-CPU: FX 6300 + Xigmatek Loki SD963 (212 Evo doesn't fit my case) and overclock to a max of 4 ghz

Sorry for taking your time and thanks for your advices!

filippi · Sep 10, 2014

Look like you really want to overclock. For a good overclock you really need a good motherboard. you cant avoid that.

http://www.overclock.net/t/943109/about-vrms-mosfets-motherboard-safety-with-125w-tdp-processors

This is another good option:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor (€167.31 @ Amazon Italia)
Motherboard: ASRock H87M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (€65.00 @ Amazon Italia)
Total: €232.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-10 13:32 CEST+0200

mistergoxilla · Sep 10, 2014

filippi :

Look like you really want to overclock. For a good overclock you really need a good motherboard. you cant avoid that.

http://www.overclock.net/t/943109/about-vrms-mosfets-motherboard-safety-with-125w-tdp-processors

This is another good option:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor (€167.31 @ Amazon Italia)
Motherboard: ASRock H87M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (€65.00 @ Amazon Italia)
Total: €232.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-10 13:32 CEST+0200

Hmm okk!! thank you very much!!

filippi · Sep 10, 2014

Sure! Good luck mate

PS:

If you decide go AMD anyway and still want to overclock you should get GA-970A-UD3P/GA-970A-UD3 or a no-LE Asus M5A97 R2.0 or any 990fx. Or this new MSI 970 Gaming.

That been said, If you have to go M5A97 LE R2.0 or 970 Extreme3 or GA-970A-DS3P then Asrock 970 Extreme3 has a heatsinked digital pwm at least.

infinity1567 · Jan 24, 2015

Darth Rache :

The Asus M5A97 R2.0 is another viable option at that price range

bmacsys · Jan 24, 2015

infinity1567 :

Darth Rache :

The Asus M5A97 R2.0 is another viable option at that price range

You do know this threads last post was about half a year ago.

filippi · Jan 25, 2015

Necroposters, gotta love them.

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