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Diamantes

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Hi, i'm preparing to buy a new PC and i need help with the CPUs.

I want to buy the ASUS X99-DELUXE motherboard but i don't know if the AMD processors fit.

I was wondering between:

AMD FX 8-Core Black Edition FX-8370E
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AMD FX 8-Core Black Edition FX-9590

And if it doesn't fit, what do you think about Intel® Core™ i7-5820K Processor?
 
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Dunlop0078


Then x99 is probably not worth the extra money. Unless you have a lot of money to blow on a computer i would not recommend it a z97 motherboard and an i7 4790k would be more than enough for your purposes.
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I have a 5820k, and Ill say any legit 6 or 8 core CPU is really only useful for tasks like rendering, 3d modeling, hardcore photoshop, and hardcore multi-tasking, not gaming. It overclocks well enough too. If you are looking to upgrade to the X-99 chipset the 5820k is a good choice. Replying from work, cant address other items, just wanted to give my 2 cents.
 
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The x99 chipset is an intel platform you cant put amd cpu's in it. What are you using this pc for? If its for gaming x99 is a total waste of money go for a z97 board with maybe an i5 4690k or a i7 4790k both will perform just as well as the 5820k in games.
 
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Then x99 is probably not worth the extra money. Unless you have a lot of money to blow on a computer i would not recommend it a z97 motherboard and an i7 4790k would be more than enough for your purposes.
 
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If that's the case and it's for gaming listen to Dunlop0078's post.
 
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First things first, what do you want to do with your PC? Secondly, that motherboard isn't compatible with any AMD processor; X99 is an Intel chipset.

The i7 series is in a completely different league to anything that AMD can offer, particularly the 5820K, which really has that section of the market to itself.

The FX-9xxx series isn't worth considering at all in my opinion. The TDP is through the roof and the processors require a very good aftermarket heatsink, even without overclocking.

The FX-8xxx series is more comparable to the i5 series, at least from a gaming perspective. Multi-threaded tasks, such as HD video encoding will see a greater benefit from an FX-8xxx processor however.

EDIT: For your purposes, go for an i7 4790K as Dunlop0078 suggested. Alternatively, consider a Xeon E3 1230v3 if you aren't into overclocking and don't need an integrated GPU.
 
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Initially i was thinking about the z97 but i was attracted by the DDR4 of the x99 :D
Thank you and the others for the really fast replies i think i'll go for a z97 then with an i7 4790K

 
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Yes thats the best choice the performance difference between ddr3 and ddr4 is minimal at best especially for gaming nothing at all noticeable. You can build a much better gaming rig now that you dont have to spend all that extra money on an x99 motherboard, ddr4 ram, and a 5820k. Spend what you saved on a really nice graphics card thats whats most important for you.
 
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