hey guys wanted to have some opinions on upgrades for my pc

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DeltaxWhiskey

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Hello i have:

fx-6300
evga gtx 1060 6gb
asrock 970 extreme4
16gb ddr3 1666mhz
thermaltake tr2 700W
westerndigital 7200rpm 1tb hd

I was looking to upgrade my processor to a fx-8370 4ghz with wraith cooler but i was also wondering if it was worth me going ddr4 or if i should wait for zen to release. intel is way more expensive but i use this as a gaming rig and casual things. so i need something reliable. just wanted some input.
please and thank you,
Delta
 
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amtseung
I wouldn't trust an octacore in that motherboard. You will likely hit VRM thermal thresholds and throttle pretty badly. At 4+1 power phase design and minimal cooling, I wouldn't overclock that FX6300 much either, if at all.

Either wait for zen, I mean Ryzen, or make the switch to intel if you don't want to wait for the magical flying rainbow unicorn. I bet you, the new Pentium G4560 at $65 will game better than just about any FX.

Intel isn't way more expensive. It's only way more expensive if you want an unlocked i5/i7 and a proper overclocking-capable motherboard. an i5 6500 and a B150 motherboard isn't all that much more than an FX octacore + proper motheboard, and your gaming experience will probably be way better, unless all you...
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I wouldn't trust an octacore in that motherboard. You will likely hit VRM thermal thresholds and throttle pretty badly. At 4+1 power phase design and minimal cooling, I wouldn't overclock that FX6300 much either, if at all.

Either wait for zen, I mean Ryzen, or make the switch to intel if you don't want to wait for the magical flying rainbow unicorn. I bet you, the new Pentium G4560 at $65 will game better than just about any FX.

Intel isn't way more expensive. It's only way more expensive if you want an unlocked i5/i7 and a proper overclocking-capable motherboard. an i5 6500 and a B150 motherboard isn't all that much more than an FX octacore + proper motheboard, and your gaming experience will probably be way better, unless all you play is DX12 titles, of which there are... 5?
 
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