What is the best CPU for 300-400 Dollars?

fablefox

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Hello, I first off want to thank everyone who helps me with this thread. I am trying to get a new CPU in my gaming computer I have. I have a great GPU and my overall PC is great. But I want to start streaming and youtube but the CPU I have now just cant handle it. I was looking to get the i7-5820K or the i7-6700K or i5-6600K. I am open to anything, let me know what you guys think about these CPUS also. Thank you again for helping.
 
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Okay, so since you have an AMD motherboard, you would need to get a new motherboard. I will assume your total budget would be $400. I will not choose an overclockable processor because you would then need to invest in a new cooler, which can cost anywhere from $50-$100. You will also need new memory because these processors and motherboards use DDR4, not DDR3.

Here you go:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($297.99 @ B&H)
Motherboard: ASRock H170A-X1/3.1 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($79.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston FURY 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $407.96
Prices...

tothergnome

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This wasn't on the list, but you should get an I7 4790K. http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i7-6700K-vs-Intel-Core-i7-5820K. In most categories, it wins, and you could steam on youtube as it has threads.
 

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The OP is posting CPU's with different sockets. We need to know the motherboard before we can make a recommendation because it may not fit.
 

fablefox

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This is my PC Specs:

Graphics Card:
Geforce GTX 970

CPU:

AMD FX 8350 Eight Core Processor

Motherboard:

Asus M5 A97 LE R2.0 Motherboard

If you need any other specs let me know :)


 

gantzypants

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Okay, so since you have an AMD motherboard, you would need to get a new motherboard. I will assume your total budget would be $400. I will not choose an overclockable processor because you would then need to invest in a new cooler, which can cost anywhere from $50-$100. You will also need new memory because these processors and motherboards use DDR4, not DDR3.

Here you go:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($297.99 @ B&H)
Motherboard: ASRock H170A-X1/3.1 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($79.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston FURY 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $407.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-22 14:31 EDT-0400
 
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I'd probably go with 2x4 2133mhz memory since H170 chipsets only officially support 2133Mhz, and 2 sticks for dual channel.
 

fablefox

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Sorry I forgot to mention I do have a CPU water cooler, its the Corsair Hydro Series H100i GTX Extreme Performance Water CPU cooler.