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Torisutan

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So I wanna get an actual cpu for my pc other than a AMD A8-7600 apu, and ive had my eye on one particular cpu: AMD FX-8350 , I want to know how the new cpu would affect the pc including a gtx-960 and if it is even worth it or if I should get something else.
 
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agreed to both.

You have roughly an FX-4300 + GTX960 in terms of processing. It's really not too bad. Not the best, but not bad.

If you carefully choose your games, then also tweak properly you'll have a great experience. There are PLENTY of games that you can max out 1080p/60FPS but also demanding titles that won't run well even at lower settings.

Heck, I have a GTX1080 and just realized the last month was spent on games I didn't even need a GTX960 to run. (CnC 3, Stardew Valley, Diablo 3.. ).
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photonboy

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agreed to both.

You have roughly an FX-4300 + GTX960 in terms of processing. It's really not too bad. Not the best, but not bad.

If you carefully choose your games, then also tweak properly you'll have a great experience. There are PLENTY of games that you can max out 1080p/60FPS but also demanding titles that won't run well even at lower settings.

Heck, I have a GTX1080 and just realized the last month was spent on games I didn't even need a GTX960 to run. (CnC 3, Stardew Valley, Diablo 3.. ).
 
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The new Intel and AMD CPUs are making crazy benchmarks right now. And I'm not talking about the $800 Intel or the $500 Ryzen. I'm talking about the $150 CPUs. But you gotta buy a new mobo.
But you might want to look into finding a used amd3 or amd3+ compatible mobo/CPU from someone who is abandoning there set up for the new rig. You can find a decent mobo with ram And a 4 or 6 core processor for about $100! Pick up a New Enermax 240 AIO watercooler from Newegg for $65 and you have a better computer all around that's ready for some light to med. over clocking for just a tad more than the fx 8350. Or put a 212 air cooler and save even more if you don't like water in your PC. Then, Play more games, and save up for the new processor and mobo.
 
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There are no new 4-core CPU's with notably better performance than what he has now by AMD. Perhaps a small gain with some new AM3+ CPU but nothing major to even begin to close the gap to Intel.

So you want him to get a used motherboard, liquid cooler, then reinstall Windows for an unknown benefit.

*Show me the benchmark proof. Proof. Link. Now.

At this point he should be holding off for RYZEN or just keep his build if he can choose/tweak to get the best experience for the next year or two.
 
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