Upgrade my cpu CPU- FX 8300 or I3 6100

deer_hunter · Apr 24, 2016

Hello! I need to buy these days new kit (cpu+motherboard+ram).My budget it's not so great , i was thinking for and fx8300 or i3 6100 (i got an after market cooler from my old cpu ,also i'm not and overclock fan).These cpu are ok for future gaming? I would not invest in future more money,maybe just for a new video card(r9 380).I want to play actual games like witcher 3,dark souls 3 etc but also new ones that will come .Also if you can recommend a cheap good motherboard.What should i choose? Another option is to buy and used i5 .

Mr Kagouris · Apr 24, 2016

If you want decent future-proofing I recommend you go for an i5 and a better GPU.

Ecky · Apr 24, 2016

Which CPU do you have already?

Between the i3 6100 and FX-8xxx, I give a nod to the i3 for gaming, and for light desktop use. The FX- might be a better choice if you do a lot of encoding / rendering work, and are on a limited budget, but an i5 would be superior to an FX in both gaming and professional work.

bigal80ak · Apr 24, 2016

if you could wait amd new cpu line i think is due this year and you will get a much better cpu. If not the fx will do fine for quite a while i am running less and have no problem with anything. GPU makes a big difference that GPU should run anything for a while fine just wont do it at max.

I have had no problems used ever my GPU is used great deal never any issue EVGA even still gave me a warranty. Try craigslist sometime you can find a good deal on there.

Also toms main page has looks to good products for the buck check it out.

lodders · Apr 24, 2016

I would buy the cheapest skylake i3, and a ddr3 compatible motherboard.
Then, in 2 years time, I would upgrade to a skylake i5

I wouldn't touch an 8300 - it is obsolete technology.

deer_hunter · Apr 25, 2016

Ecky :

I don't have one,i just sold my old phenom 1 + motherboard+ ram yesterday and now i don't have a pc also i got a tight budget because i wasn't prepared to buy this month but he offered me a good price ,i need fast a new pc because i use it for other things , i need the pc mostly for gaming,just to run game on medium-high with 40 fps ,i think i will not buying fx8300 because i'm not streaming or video rendering ,maybe should i go for Fx 6300 or Fx 6350 ? (not sure what are the differences) or athlon x4 860k (i'm not planning to overclock my cpu and it's also got a good price for my budget) .

Ecky · Apr 25, 2016

For mostly gaming, an i3 6100 is a better choice than any AMD CPU available for purchase right now, unless you get a screaming deal. For instance, Microcenter often gives away free motherboards when you purchase an AMD CPU, which helps with their value - but I probably wouldn't buy one for your uses otherwise.

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