Looking to upgrade CPU. AMD or Intel?

LiamGBailey

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I'm looking to upgrade my cpu, I currently have an amd a8-7600. Not sure if I should go with amd or intel.

EDIT: my budget is £150 for a cpu and board.
 

viewtyjoe

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If you absolutely cannot wait to upgrade (and save more money for a better component), then Mac070 is correct. You aren't going to get a current-gen i5 and mobo for 150 euro, and that's what you'd want to really beat out the FX8300 options.
 

Mac070

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My first idea was to tell you to buy a cooler to overclock the chip but it's not unlocked , at least that's what I saw . Then save for an I5.
Here is a link :
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/px7PRB
Now this processor will be better in most cases than the I5. For editing , not too sure for streaming . But the i5 offers outstanding gaming performance .
Now onto the link . This will edit and stream good . As I added the mobo , it's the best for the fx chips and great for overclocking .
Cryorig is the best in the market , so I recommended the cooler to oc