Best Budget Gaming CPU

soniccaner1 · Jul 18, 2015

This the build i have right now :
http://prntscr.com/7u6mui

What is the best CPU i can get which is around £75 i am trying to cap my budget around £450.
I heard there are some good AMD CPU's but games don't like them idk.
Also if there is anything wrong with my build or like anything i can do to improve it please say.
Trying to be cheap as possible but want the best out of it

also i can like take a cpu cooler out if it isn't that needed as i could just stay with the stock idk. XD
i never plan on like doing sli or cross so i am kinda thinking the motherboard might be a bit too much, idk i am confused XD

DeathRabit · Jul 18, 2015

On stock setting X4 860K is faster compare to G3258 but i3 will be faster anyway

p_nut_uk · Jul 18, 2015

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,review-32901-2.html

The FX 6300 is good but I'd always worry about the future upgrade path, the i5 is better than anything AMD currently put out.

clutchc · Jul 18, 2015

If you plan on an upgrade route, stay with the budget build you have. If this is a one time build, the Athlon X4 860K and a this board: http://www.msi.com/product/mb/A88XM-GAMING.html#hero-overview
...would be a great budget gamer. I had one paired up with a GTX 960 until recently.

TofuLion · Jul 18, 2015

the g3258 is very strong for single core tasks. it even rivals the 4790K at equal clocks, but ONLY in single core performance. most current games will use at least 2 cores, and most use 3-4. that makes the dual core pentium a poor choice for a current gaming rig. if you were planning on only playing games from 2-3 years ago, it would be the best choice.

the i3 is also a dual core, but has hyperthreading allowing the CPU to act as a quad core. it won't have quite the same performance as an i5, but will be much better than a standard dual core.

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i34170

also, don't go with the CX500. it is made with cheap low quality components. the xfx 550 is not only better quality, and higher capacity, but it's also cheaper

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9

soniccaner1 · Jul 18, 2015

Still confused on what i should get infact i was thinking of getting a different motherboard as well as i am not going to sli or whatever.
Btw i have to stick to my budget of £450 :/ so yea

DeathRabit · Jul 18, 2015

Asus motherboards are great for OC kaveri chips

But before install X4 860k you most likely need update mobo bios, or ask seller what bios version have mobo.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor (£52.00 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Asus A88XM-PLUS/CSM Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard (£56.99 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£40.61 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£39.91 @ Scan.co.uk)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card (£152.03 @ More Computers)
Case: Cooler Master K350 ATX Mid Tower Case (£19.99 @ Scan.co.uk)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£36.98 @ Scan.co.uk)
Total: £398.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-18 18:58 BST+0100

soniccaner1 · Jul 18, 2015

TofuLion :

the g3258 is very strong for single core tasks. it even rivals the 4790K at equal clocks, but ONLY in single core performance. most current games will use at least 2 cores, and most use 3-4. that makes the dual core pentium a poor choice for a current gaming rig. if you were planning on only playing games from 2-3 years ago, it would be the best choice.

the i3 is also a dual core, but has hyperthreading allowing the CPU to act as a quad core. it won't have quite the same performance as an i5, but will be much better than a standard dual core.

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i34170

also, don't go with the CX500. it is made with cheap low quality components. the xfx 550 is not only better quality, and higher capacity, but it's also cheaper

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9

Ur psu is mroe expensive XD

DeathRabit · Jul 18, 2015

clutchc :

This mobo is overpriced he will have similar OC on ASUS A88X-Plus.

soniccaner1 · Jul 18, 2015

DeathRabit :

Asus motherboards are great for OC kaveri chips

But before install X4 860k you most likely need update mobo bios, or ask seller what bios version have mobo.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor (£52.00 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Asus A88XM-PLUS/CSM Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard (£56.99 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£40.61 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£39.91 @ Scan.co.uk)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card (£152.03 @ More Computers)
Case: Cooler Master K350 ATX Mid Tower Case (£19.99 @ Scan.co.uk)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£36.98 @ Scan.co.uk)
Total: £398.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-18 18:58 BST+0100

Thanks a lot but since i am getting that motherboard and that cpu will i not be able to upgrade the cpu later on?

TofuLion · Jul 18, 2015

soniccaner1 :

TofuLion :

Ur psu is mroe expensive XD

no, the XFX is £47.00 and the CX is £51.21. both have free shipping on amazon.

soniccaner1 · Jul 18, 2015

DeathRabit :

Asus motherboards are great for OC kaveri chips

But before install X4 860k you most likely need update mobo bios, or ask seller what bios version have mobo.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor (£52.00 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Asus A88XM-PLUS/CSM Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard (£56.99 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£40.61 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£39.91 @ Scan.co.uk)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card (£152.03 @ More Computers)
Case: Cooler Master K350 ATX Mid Tower Case (£19.99 @ Scan.co.uk)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£36.98 @ Scan.co.uk)
Total: £398.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-18 18:58 BST+0100

Hmm is this cpu and motherboard combo for gaming cuz i will be streaming too

DeathRabit · Jul 18, 2015

soniccaner1 :

Yes only possible upgrade to buy solid CPU cooler and OC to 4,4Ghz -4,6Ghz ,
about cooler you can buy 212 EVO or better used Cooler http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Scythe-Mugen-2-Rev-B-fur-Sockel-775-1150-1155-1156-1366-AM2-AM2-AM3-31752-/161716566002?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item25a70ef7f2 but if you go for used you need buy thermal compound to

soniccaner1 · Jul 18, 2015

DeathRabit :

soniccaner1 :

Yes only possible upgrade to buy solid CPU cooler and OC to 4,4Ghz -4,6Ghz ,
about cooler you can buy 212 EVO or better used Cooler http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Scythe-Mugen-2-Rev-B-fur-Sockel-775-1150-1155-1156-1366-AM2-AM2-AM3-31752-/161716566002?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item25a70ef7f2 but if you go for used you need buy thermal compound to

Can u refer me the best cheapest motherboard for me to able to go with i5 or intel cuz i might be able to fit in a i5 4460 or whatever it is

DeathRabit · Jul 18, 2015

non k i5 mobo http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-b85mg
but also need bios update.

Alternative already support CPU:
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z97anniversary

sora · Jul 18, 2015

soniccaner1 :

DeathRabit :

Hmm is this cpu and motherboard combo for gaming cuz i will be streaming too

If you are planning on gaming look at the GPU; and the GPU is sure sufficient!

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