- Jun 23, 2013
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Making a new PC and my budget stretches to these two options. Not my first build, I know a lot about the tech, I just want a second opinion about this one 
I've always read that a weaker CPU + better GPU is better for gaming than a better CPU + worse GPU.
The i5 won't need upgrading for w hile, but the FX might (it's so weak in comparison). But if I were to buy the FX now it might not be worth it because AMD say they're discontinuing the AM3+ series. So this points to an i5.
However, the GTX 960 blows the R9 270 out of the water in every way (and rightly so- it is more expensive).
While I am leaning towards the FX build, do you guys think that the i5 build would be a better idea?
Note: strict budget; the only compromise I can make is swapping the FX for any i3 (but that wouldn't be worth it for 4 threads, 2 cores, surely?)
Will be playing games like DayZ, Rust, GTA 5, Zombi, No Man's Sky and all other future blockbusters
Thanks
I've always read that a weaker CPU + better GPU is better for gaming than a better CPU + worse GPU.
The i5 won't need upgrading for w hile, but the FX might (it's so weak in comparison). But if I were to buy the FX now it might not be worth it because AMD say they're discontinuing the AM3+ series. So this points to an i5.
However, the GTX 960 blows the R9 270 out of the water in every way (and rightly so- it is more expensive).
While I am leaning towards the FX build, do you guys think that the i5 build would be a better idea?
Note: strict budget; the only compromise I can make is swapping the FX for any i3 (but that wouldn't be worth it for 4 threads, 2 cores, surely?)
Will be playing games like DayZ, Rust, GTA 5, Zombi, No Man's Sky and all other future blockbusters
Thanks
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