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Gtx 970 budget build; good cpu?

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September 20, 2014 10:25:13 AM

I'm currently running an r9 270 with an fx 6300 at 4.3 ghz. I'm looking to upgrade to a gtx 970, is there a good fx cpu that wouldn't bottleneck? Or would I have to switch to Intel, I'd like to stay with an amd cpu if at all possible though. I'm planning to play an array of games, from star citizen to world of Warcraft.

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September 20, 2014 10:27:01 AM

The FX8350E is your best bet although I would recommend Intel.
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September 20, 2014 8:40:15 PM

mnineseven said:
The FX8350E is your best bet although I would recommend Intel.


what would you recommend as the cheapest intel option?
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September 20, 2014 8:53:18 PM

What is your maximum budget for a new intel CPU and motherboard?
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September 20, 2014 8:54:43 PM

TheMagicalWallaby said:
What is your maximum budget for a new intel CPU and motherboard?


I'd like to spend as little as possible, while still being able to run without bottlenecking, what would you suggest?
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September 21, 2014 6:11:37 AM

I would go for an i5 4440 at that price level. If you are inclined on overclocking then nothing gets better than the i5 4670k or the 4690k
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September 22, 2014 10:57:18 AM

The cheapest an fx8350 in uk is £111 the i5 4440 is £135 so not much difference, better single core performance on the i5 but better multi core for the fx. I'm going off benchmarks. The i5 4670k is £165 even better single core but again is beaten by the fx at multi!
So depends what you want it for, do some research and don't listen to fanboys! I've been told that the fx8350 single core performance isn't that noticeably different in performance to the i5s in a normal everyday environment!

Obviously the real budget minded who want most bang for the buck go with amd!
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September 22, 2014 11:03:46 AM

BTW i've got a mate running dual 780s in a water loop on an fx8350 and it runs like a dream so the only drawbacks are in the eyes of intel fanboys!

I've got an i7 and like both so not a fanboy of amd i'm just a realist!
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September 22, 2014 1:03:52 PM

justfun100 said:
TheMagicalWallaby said:
What is your maximum budget for a new intel CPU and motherboard?


I'd like to spend as little as possible, while still being able to run without bottlenecking, what would you suggest?


I need a price.
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