So here we go again! AMD FX 8120 vs intel core i5 2500k!

[Cappe]

Hey guys! I got a AM3+ motherboard atm. I got 2 choices buy a AMD FX 8120 and a amd radeon 6870 and go crossfire or buy intel core i5 2500k and a intel motherboard.

 

[jimmysmitty]

If you already have the AM3+ then go with the 8120. No reason to waste the mobo.

 

[Cappe]

I could sell it. But not sure how much i will get from it. Will i notice a big difference between the fx 8120 and a i5? I will be playing wow, bf3, guild wars 2 and probally som other games. One more thing im thinking about is that 1GB is to weak. I already got 6870 and if i go amd i can buy one more if i go intel i cant. But will there be more games then bf3 that will need more memory on highest settings then my 6870 can handle? I can play on high on bf3 but on ultra i get fps drops.

 

[CDdude55]

I'd go with the 2500K and upgrade a better GPU later on. But it really depends onw hat you plan to do with the system.

 

[whatsthatnoise]

I'd get the 2500k (or better wait a month for Ivy Bridge) and a stronger GPU, later. Strong single GPU > crossfire/SLI most of the time. No micro stuttering, support issues and so on.

 

[Cappe]

I'd get the 2500k (or better wait a month for Ivy Bridge) and a stronger GPU, later. Strong single GPU > crossfire/SLI most of the time. No micro stuttering, support issues and so on.

But It's kinda lame beacuse i already got a AM3+ motherboard with support for bulldozer. If i go fx 8120 i can buy a extra 6870 and go crossfire. wont that give me more fps?

 

[whatsthatnoise]

Right away, yes. In the long run, nope.

I'd try to sell the motherboard (and the gpu) or build a second low profile system with these parts, later.

 

[Cappe]

Right away, yes. In the long run, nope.

I'd try to sell the motherboard (and the gpu) or build a second low profile system with these parts, later.

Why sell the gpu?

 

[whatsthatnoise]

To get a better GPU instead. You can or have to wait with that, depending on what you get for the motherboard + gpu and what your current budget is. That's what only you can know.

Ofc, you can wait with selling the 6870 or decide to still go crossfire with that Intel system, at any time.

 

[Cappe]

To get a better GPU instead. You can or have to wait with that, depending on what you get for the motherboard + gpu and what your current budget is. That's what only you can know.

Ofc, you can wait with selling the 6870 or decide to still go crossfire with that Intel system, at any time.

My specs is:
Mobo: GA-990FXA-UD3 http://www.gigabyte.se/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3894#ov
RAM: 4GB corsair
PSU: corsair tx 650w
CPU: Amd athlon x3 425 2,7ghz overclocked to 3,4ghz
GPU: Asus Radeon 6870 direct cu ii
SSD: m4 crucial 64gb 2,5
HDD: wester digital blue something 7200rpm 581gb
chassi: cooler master elite 430

How much do u think i will get for the cpu mobo and gpu?

 

[whatsthatnoise]

That's a pretty good board and GPU, should have a good resell value. The cpu, not so much. Exact numbers, hard to tell. Maybe around 2/3 of the original price. Just guessing, though. Depends on how old the parts are, if they still have some warranty left and ofc how lucky you are with running into someone willing to pay a lot.

 

[Cappe]

That's a pretty good board and GPU, should have a good resell value. The cpu, not so much. Exact numbers, hard to tell. Maybe around 2/3 of the original price. Just guessing, though. Depends on how old the parts are, if they still have some warranty left and ofc how lucky you are with running into someone willing to pay a lot.

They are about 6 months old and got warranty left.

 

[cyansnow]

Why waste your AM3 motherboard? Upgrading to intel is not worth it if you have a AM3+ motherboard already. There is no reason to upgrade really. Get an 8120, and then get a stronger GPU eventually, there is no huge benefit from a 2500k over a 8120.

 

[Cappe]

Why waste your AM3 motherboard? Upgrading to intel is not worth it if you have a AM3+ motherboard already. There is no reason to upgrade really. Get an 8120, and then get a stronger GPU eventually, there is no huge benefit from a 2500k over a 8120.

Ok i think im sticking to amd. fx isnt so bad really. I will be playing wow bf3 and guild wars 2. should i buy a extra graphicscard for crossfire? i could buy a 1055t cpu if i want, or should i go fx?

 

[cyansnow]

^If you're going to go phenom get the 1090t. FX and Phenom 2 are both fine (Phenom 2 actually has better performance, most of the time)
As for crossfire, it could benefit but I would honestly sell your 6870 and use the money for a newer card (560 ti, 6950, 6970 etc.) If not, CF with a 6870 will be pretty good still, like you will play games at high-max settings, depending on the game.

 

[Cappe]

^If you're going to go phenom get the 1090t. FX and Phenom 2 are both fine (Phenom 2 actually has better performance, most of the time)
As for crossfire, it could benefit but I would honestly sell your 6870 and use the money for a newer card (560 ti, 6950, 6970 etc.) If not, CF with a 6870 will be pretty good still, like you will play games at high-max settings, depending on the game.

Why would you sell it? You get like 6fps more in BF3 with a 6950 in high.

 

[Cappe]

I could sell my 6870 and buy a fx 8120+6970 or buy i5+mobo and a 6950 and sell my mobo and 6870. but its not really a high performance jump from 6870 to 6970

 

[wifiwolf]

I'm sure that tricore is just fine for those games you're playing and FX will not bring much better performance. Check your cpu utilization and if it really gets maxed out maybe you reconsider. Sure BF3 is cpu dependent but I think more on IPC than threads so I'd wait a bit for keplers before selling that 6870 (just because of memory) and then buy 7870 or better.
6870 is one of the best value cards atm.

 

[Raidur]

I would go 6870 crossfire.

Anything from AMD is going to bottleneck that GPU setup a little however. Another thing, 8 cores isn't giong to help you in games, probably go for a 6 core (or Phenom II X4) and OC it as high as you can.

Unless you can get a good buyer for your mobo/X3 I'd say just stick with it for now. You'll still have plenty fine performance in all games. Then upgrade your CPU/Mobo when you need higher performance than 6870 crossfire.

 

[Cappe]

Ok, so you are suggesting me to get a fx 8120 and go crossfire? Even though i could get a i5? My im playnig bf3, wow and will play guild wars 2 and probally other games running on a amd athlon x3 425 2,7ghz overclocked to 3,4 ghz atm. I could also stick with the cpu i got now and buy a 7950. but wont it be a bottleneck then guys?

 

[Guest]

Hey guys! I got a AM3+ motherboard atm. I got 2 choices buy a AMD FX 8120 and a amd radeon 6870 and go crossfire or buy intel core i5 2500k and a intel motherboard.

stick with your AMD platform. here is a cat that claims getting his FX6100 @4Ghz stopped his 6870 cfx bottleneck.
http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=355102

 

[jaguarskx]

If you can sell your current mobo in a relatively short amount of time then sell it and go for a i5-2500k and appropriate mobo.

 

[Raidur]

stick with your AMD platform. here is a cat that claims getting his FX6100 @4Ghz stopped his 6870 cfx bottleneck.
http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=355102

That is BF3. Very GPU bound game. Athlon II nearly acts like i5 in that game even with a GTX 580.

 

[Cappe]

Please make up my mind guys! So many different advices!
1. Buy AMD FX 8120 and a extra radeon 6870 for crossfire
2. Buy AMD FX 8120 and a Radeon 6970
3. Buy a 7970/7950 and stick with my AMD Athlon ii x3 425 processor
4. Sell my AM3+ mobo and buy a intel core i5 2500k, intel mobo and a radeon 6950
5. Sell my AM3+ mobo and buy a intel core i5 2500k, intel mobo but stick with my radeon 6870.
I got a AM3+ mobo right now.

 

[truegenius]

get phenom 2 x4 + more better gpu like 69xx or 57-580, or new hd7 or gtx6
8120 is a waste for gaming.