AMD CPU

[carterboy]

hey guys. looking to upgrade my computer just a little bit but i got a question. been looking for a nice amd quad core processor maybe to play a little BF3/MW3 in the future. im kinda got my mind set on

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128490
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314

im using a slim case from hp. my question tho is what is the difference in the phanom II and the FX series:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808

does FX CPU require a different mobo? they are around the same price. and also if anyone has a decent MICRO GPU that is good for MW3 and CAD and other applications.. please let me know!

 

[loneninja]

You linked the Phenom II X4 955 twice, I'm guessing you meant to link the FX processor.

The new FX processors run on socket AM3+ only, while the Athlon II/Phenom II are AM3 processors but also work in AM3+ motherboards as well as older AM2+ motherboards which is irrelevant for a new build. The FX processors are AMD's latest architecture but each core is slower than the cores in Phenom II, the Phenom II X4 is faster than an FX X4 processor.

Personally I would go with the Phenom II X4 955.

 

[carterboy]

yes i meant to link those and thanks for the reply.i will be using a am3+ mobo but ill prolly just go with the phemon II x4 also.

any suggestions on a micro GPU and/or PSU?

 

[Frizzo]

the gtx 460 1gb is fairly short in comparison to other cards. it's a very good card, and you really can't skimp if you plan on playing new cod games. how much do you have to spend on PSU? btw i think newegg has some bargains this weekend for gtx 460's also. the asus gtx 460 1gb is $129 after rebate, and some others.

 

[Frizzo]

wow was going to say you should get the 960t instead of the 955, but newegg is actually sold out of them. same price.

 

[carterboy]

not looking to spend too much on a PSU, maybe like $60-$80 bucks for like 500-600w, and ill look into that GPU, i wont be playing mw3 alot. mostly just stuff like photoshop/video editing and CAD.

 

[jerry6]

For CAD I'd go with a x6

 

[carterboy]

why so? a x4 with 8gb of ram wouldnt do that job?

 

[jerry6]

Sure it will do the job , the x6 just handles things a bit quicker , time is money . The x4 is fine though . Just mentioned it cause with my x6 work flies . Maybe test drive a few if you can

 

[carterboy]

i hear ya man. haha ill be sure to look into it forsure. trying to decide on a PSU and GPU right now. but i might just add a couple bucks and go ahead and grab the X6 so i dont wish i did later lol

 

[jerry6]

I;m running an Antec 650 watt psu on one and a corsair 700 on the other AMD , both have been trouble free . A few good deals around now on PSU . GPU , HAVE A 6870 and a 6770 silent , both work well , 6870 a bit better .
Good luck , I know people here like the x4 CPU and don't see much advantage to the x6 , for gaming maybe , but there is more to life than games and many programs are being written to take advantage of extra cores , even winblows 8 will handle the cores better than win 7 .

 

[Frizzo]

that's why you wanted the 960t $114 for a 6 core. your micro board probably doesn't have core unlocker anyway though. amazon is sold out of them also.

 

[jerry6]

that's why you wanted the 960t $114 for a 6 core. your micro board probably doesn't have core unlocker anyway though. amazon is sold out of them also.

That's IF it unlocks the cores , does not always work , they is the "B" grade chip

 

[runswindows95]

You really should considered a new case as well. Those HP slim cases suck for upgrading.

 

[jerry6]

You really should considered a new case as well. Those HP slim cases suck for upgrading.

Got to agree with that !

 

[carterboy]

yeah i was just trying to make it a better machine on a budget but i might just look around again and save a little more money and build a mid case system with some money i get for christmas.