which CPU is better for gaming and streaming / recording

Fgutierrez3 · Apr 3, 2015

what is better for gaming and streaming / recording while gaming The Fx 6300 or the i3 4150 or i3 4160 ?
i want to build my own pc im trying to build a 500-600 pc
that can play games and stream/record and music production

davidarad02 · Apr 3, 2015

the i3 is better for gaming, the 6300 is better for streaming and rendering.

Archgaull · Apr 3, 2015

This has a much stronger CPU than what you offered, for in budget prices.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($191.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($60.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.69 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($142.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H21 ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.84 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $606.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-03 04:28 EDT-0400

davidarad02 · Apr 3, 2015

Archgaull :

This has a much stronger CPU than what you offered, for in budget prices.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($191.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($60.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.69 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($142.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H21 ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.84 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $606.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-03 04:28 EDT-0400

generally i'd go for a weaker CPU (like the i3 or the 6300) and get a much better GPU (like the r9 280)

davidarad02 · Apr 3, 2015

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.69 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($222.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.90 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $610.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-03 04:32 EDT-0400

Archgaull · Apr 3, 2015

davidarad02 :

Archgaull :

generally i'd go for a weaker CPU (like the i3 or the 6300) and get a much better GPU (like the r9 280)

The 750ti can run most games on high/ultra (I get ultra 30FPS on far cry 4) so I'd take the 750ti, if it meant upgrading from a i3 to a i5.

davidarad02 · Apr 3, 2015

for me, 30 FPS is not playable (yeah im a bit of a FPS freak but who cares). I'd would rather spend more on a GPU, and not more on a CPU.

Lag · Apr 3, 2015

Well, if it stands between a dual core and a quad, i would pick the quad anyday, especially for streaming, as it taxes the cpu more than it does the GPU.

Fgutierrez3 · Apr 3, 2015

which is the better build i made in pc part picker

Cpu : Fx 6300 - 93$ - superbiiz.com

Motherboard : Asrock 970 - 89.98$ - newegg.com

Memory : Kingston Fury Black DDR3 1600 2x4GB (8gb) - 62.99$ - Amazon.com

Storage : western Digital Caviar BLue 1tb - 52.62$ - Outletpc.com

GPU : Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual - X Video Card - 164.99$ - Newegg.com

Case : Corsair Spec 01 - 47.99$ - Mircocenter.com

PSU : EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze - 34.99$ - NCIXUS.com

Total : 547.54$

CPU : I3 4160 - 109.99$ - superbiiz.com

Motherboard : Gigabyte GA-G1.Sniper Z97 - 135.98$ - Newegg.com

Memory : Kingston Fury Black DDR3 1600 2x4GB (8gb) - 62.99$ - Amazon.com

Storage : western Digital Caviar BLue 1tb - 52.62$ - Outletpc.com

GPU : Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual - X Video Card - 164.99$ - Newegg.com

Case : Corsair Spec 01 - 47.99$ - Mircocenter.com

PSU : EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze - 34.99$ - NCIXUS.com

Total : 609.58$

im planing on Gaming/streaming and music production

A_Used_Username · Apr 3, 2015

@ Fgutierrez3

Do you live near a Micro center?they have some really great CPU/mobo Deals but its pick up only.

Intel : http://www.microcenter.com/site/brands/intel-processor-bundles.aspx

AMD : http://www.microcenter.com/site/products/amd_bundles.aspx

I suggest i5/i7 for power house CPU's,But at a 600$ budget i think getting a good GPU with i3-4370 is the way to go....If you do live near a Micro center you can get a r9 280 for like 159.99 after a 25$ rebate.

davidarad02 · Apr 4, 2015

Fgutierrez3 :

while the i3 build will be the best for a gaming build, the extra 4 cores of the 6300 with really help with multi-threded aplications, which streaming is one of them. if you want to do livestreams, the FX6300 build is better.

RCFProd · Apr 4, 2015

For the ones missing the point, the FX-6300 is the better option for streaming.

If you want to stream, take the FX-6300.

Quality motherboard, CPU Cooler, 3GB Graphics card but also a quality power supply. ~610 Dollars with DVD-Drive, under 600 without.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($93.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($184.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H24 ATX Mid Tower Case ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $585.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-04 05:34 EDT-0400

davidarad02 · Apr 4, 2015

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($137.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($67.78 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($71.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $617.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-04 05:35 EDT-0400

this is probably the best build now, because it has 8 cores, and your streaming software will REALLY like that. also, it has a stronger GPU.

RCFProd · Apr 4, 2015

That is 650 dollars though, not to mention without CPU Cooler and DVD drive.

davidarad02 · Apr 4, 2015

RCFProd :

617, and its much more powerful, so if he really cant go over 600, then he can just get the 6300 and a good cheap cooler.

RCFProd · Apr 4, 2015

davidarad02 :

617 without mail-in rebates counted. 650 with mail-in rebates. Look at the total price in your link.

Fgutierrez3 · Apr 4, 2015

i dont know i really like the one i made
be cause the motherboards have a really good sound quality and i am also a music producer and i think that will help out a lot
but i think im going with AMD be cause of the price and performance

Fgutierrez3 · Apr 4, 2015

and i think having a Six - eight core will help me in FL studio and Ableton live

RCFProd · Apr 4, 2015

Fgutierrez3 :

I want you to be aware that I actually improved most of your components. The UD3P is one of the only motherboards around that budget that has proper cooling. With the FX-6300 you need an aftermarket cooler, the Cryorig H7 does a great job with it.

Also, the graphics card and power supply are better.

It's up to you, but I basically used your build and improved it. It is absolutely vital to have a motherboard with proper VRM Cooling. The Gigabyte U3DP is miles ahead of the ASRock 970, which doesn't do a great job with FX-CPU's.

Fgutierrez3 · Apr 4, 2015

i think you build is great and i will use it but is the Thermaltake Versa H24 ATX Mid Tower Case good what do you think ?

RCFProd · Apr 4, 2015

Fgutierrez3 :

Meh, maybe It's average. I think either the NZXT Source 210 Elite or Corsair Spec case would be better indeed.

Fgutierrez3 · Apr 4, 2015

i think ill go for the corsair spec 01
or the Thermaltake Versa H24 w/ window its a really good case as well
but thank you for the build

madmatt30 · Apr 4, 2015

Fgutierrez3 :

neither of those cases will fit a decent 120mm cooler as far as im aware mate.
the h7 will fit but it is unavailable & the build above that includes it doesnt include a price for it!!

if the asrock motherboard you were looking at is this one (your links dont work)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157577&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

then you can stick with it - its a very good board at that price,as good as the ud3p,any of the other asrock 970 boards are terrible so steer clear.

I woudl go with the spec-02

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-rc912kkn1

paired with a themis cooler

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA66Z28G3802&cm_re=themis-_-9SIA66Z28G3802-_-Product

which will go nicely with the red/black board

Fgutierrez3 · Apr 4, 2015

@RCFProd where can i get the CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ?

RCFProd · Apr 4, 2015

Is the ASRock 970 Performance actually a good one then? Sounds quite new to me, good to know if true.

However, I think the Corsair Spec-01 supports CPU Coolers up to 150mm. I'm sure the CRYORIG H7 is 145mm.

Fgutierrez3 :

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UF2DZ6565

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