Hey there. I'm a bit of a novice when it comes to the tech world. I'm also in the process of picking out parts for a gaming rig on a $150 budget. I'm stumped on processors. I hear Intel has better performance. Though some AMD processors are faster and have more cores. Which is best?
i need some knowledge about what to do
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Neur0nauT
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Is $150 the budget for your processor? or the whole system? I'm guessing processor, because you won't get much else with $150 after buying a processor.
Intel CPUs are always better for gaming over AMD CPUs, although AMD lead with more competitive price-per-performance if you are on a lower budget. With a $150 you would find it hard to get an Intel processor unless you get a second-hand one from ebay or suchlike. Thats what I would do.
Intel CPUs are always better for gaming over AMD CPUs, although AMD lead with more competitive price-per-performance if you are on a lower budget. With a $150 you would find it hard to get an Intel processor unless you get a second-hand one from ebay or suchlike. Thats what I would do.
Yonose
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Here is your option:
Intel i3-4160:
- 3.6GHz
- 2 Cores, 4 threads
- HD Graphics 4400
- support DDR3-1333/1600, dual-channel, up to 32GB
- 54W
- LGA 1150 socket
AMD FX-8320:
- 3.5GHz can boost up to 4.0GHz
- 4 Cores and 8 threads
- No integrated gpu
- Only support DDR3-1866, dual-channel
- Powerhungry with 125W
- AM3+ socket
http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i3-4160-vs-AMD-FX-8320
Intel i3-4160:
- 3.6GHz
- 2 Cores, 4 threads
- HD Graphics 4400
- support DDR3-1333/1600, dual-channel, up to 32GB
- 54W
- LGA 1150 socket
AMD FX-8320:
- 3.5GHz can boost up to 4.0GHz
- 4 Cores and 8 threads
- No integrated gpu
- Only support DDR3-1866, dual-channel
- Powerhungry with 125W
- AM3+ socket
http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i3-4160-vs-AMD-FX-8320
Neur0nauT
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I would be looking for an Intel i5 if you want to use the rig for gaming. You would be confined to the type of games and graphics with an i3.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Intel-Core-i5-2500K-Quad-Core-3-3GHz-6MB-SR008-LGA-1155-CPU-Processor-/131492924844?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e9d96cdac
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Intel-Core-i5-2500K-Quad-Core-3-3GHz-6MB-SR008-LGA-1155-CPU-Processor-/131492924844?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e9d96cdac
Yonose
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You shouldnt be "confident" for gaming with a i3, but i3 is a good start for gaming rig.
If youre able to save up and aint in any rush with this rig, i would suggest to get enough for a i5-4460, then you can feel confident for sure.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117302
If youre able to save up and aint in any rush with this rig, i would suggest to get enough for a i5-4460, then you can feel confident for sure.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117302
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For $150
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($103.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-GAMING 3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.59 @ Newegg)
Total: $153.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-23 05:39 EDT-0400
OR
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $155.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-23 05:41 EDT-0400
OR
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($71.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-D3H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($60.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $132.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-23 05:44 EDT-0400
All of these would do the job. The i3 has the strongest upgrade path though.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($103.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-GAMING 3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.59 @ Newegg)
Total: $153.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-23 05:39 EDT-0400
OR
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $155.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-23 05:41 EDT-0400
OR
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($71.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-D3H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($60.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $132.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-23 05:44 EDT-0400
All of these would do the job. The i3 has the strongest upgrade path though.
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