which option is better.. r9 270x+core i3 4150.........r7 260x+core i5 4440 ?

Solution
depends on your uses. If only for current gaming, the i3 combo is better. Otherwise, the i5 combo is a better path down the road since video cards become outdated faster than CPUs and are easier to replace.

Vlad Rose

Reputable
Apr 7, 2014
732
0
5,160
depends on your uses. If only for current gaming, the i3 combo is better. Otherwise, the i5 combo is a better path down the road since video cards become outdated faster than CPUs and are easier to replace.
 
Solution

OmarEhab

Honorable
Feb 11, 2015
31
0
10,530
OK got it.. the i3 combo will do better .. since gpu are more powerful.. but is there any disadvantage of the i3 from the side of programs or games that requires i7 processor ?
 

Icaraeus

Honorable
No games require an Intel i7. If you intend to use your PC for rendering, editing, development etc., then an Intel i3 and R9 270X is underpowered. An Intel i5 + 270X is pretty much the minimum (what I'm using at the moment). Development engines require a lot of CPU/GPU power.
 

OmarEhab

Honorable
Feb 11, 2015
31
0
10,530
Yes. You are right.. I m not going to use programs that requires High end GPUs .. but to be honest I can't buy the i7 cause my father won't agree.. you know.. I am 15 years.. so I will just buy a Pc for gaming (not gaming pc ) ..so .. is the i3 CPU enough with the R9 270x to run The Newer games? My regards
 

logainofhades

Titan
Moderator


Recommended requirements, for some games, are actually i7. They are usually poorly coded ubicrap, like AC Unity. THG recommends an i7 for Crysis 3. Crysis games have always been known to be machine melters though. Also, I would never buy an i7, when you can get a Xeon 1231v3, get i7 4770 performance, and spend a good chunk of change less.
 

OmarEhab

Honorable
Feb 11, 2015
31
0
10,530
Thanks.. since I will just use my PC for just gaming, therefore the i3 is a good choice.. I think i5 and i7 would be preferable for people who use Many programs and who store an massive amount of files on their pc.. I will just play a few games on 1600x900 high settings ..I have TuneUp utilities 2013 it Frees about 3gb of C.. and clear registry so my pc will just run fine .. I think CORES help in Multi.task programs and not affect games too much !