FX 8350 vs i5 3570k (Overclocking) (Gaming)

[Sumukh_Bhagat]

Hey, I need to know which of these is better. FX 8350 vs i5 3570k

I want it for : Gaming, Adobe Softwares, Many other Multitasking. Gaming is more important though.
I will surely buy a aftermarket CPU Fan and Overclock both CPU. I'll not buy and very costly one, just that which is better than the stock cooler.

Please, I know many of you guys are against FX series but give me a wise answer. :lol:



Which would be better after OCing to around 4.5 or 5Ghz ?

Which will be better for Applications? Maybe FX 8350 because of 8 cores and more Threads. Correct me if I'm wrong.



I've heard FX series OC very nicely but i5 is better for gaming.
I've also heard that you can't enable all 8 cores. Is it true?

 

[wanderer11]

3570K is more powerful, cheaper, and runs cooler. What more could you want?

 

[prototype18]

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cpus/2012/05/01/intel-core-i5-3570k-cpu-review/6

Well really easy. I5 hands down.

Edit : Hyper 212 Evo (i own that and its pretty good) or if you want water cooling get a custom one

 

[dheeraj9933]

both are around the same price,
i know u think that fx is not that bad, and it's true its not that bad.
but i5 3570 is just....... better
since u said gaming is most imp. i will tell u according to that,
most games today use only 2 core, few use 4 cores so 8 cores for gaming is not helpful at all!
and why overclock, go through all that hassle so that it can just compete with 3570
i say just get a regular 3570 and u will have the best pc

 

[the great randini]

for gaming 3570k for adobe 8350

best gaming cpus for the money Nov

 

[Sumukh_Bhagat]

So you guys suggest a i5. Right?
Well i5 doesn't lose by way too much in Adobe, and same for FX 8350 in games. The difference is just a 0.5 fps.

Now tell which will be better when OCed ? I am really gonna OC them.

 

[darksparten]

Lol, the FX-8350 BSODs at STOCK speeds WITH A LIQUID COOLER, look around, newegg reviews, etc...

The i5 is way better, better stock speeds, 4 cores and not 4 BS modules make for a cooler experience, and the LGA1155 motherboards are just in general better than 990FX ones, also, if you go with AM3+ you will need to upgrade to Intel in the future anyways, since AMD never really made gaming CPUs.

 

[Burgies]

+1 for i5, best gaming CPU around without paying for stuff you dont need. Also note you probably arent going to be running one at 5ghz.

 

[dheeraj9933]

an i5 can go upto 4 or if u push it 5Ghz!!

 

[Burgies]

It can, with great cooling, but I dont think its a great idea to run it at that speed on a daily basis. 4 is easy but 5 is a far bit further.

 

[Sumukh_Bhagat]

Ok then.
Well now tell me a best mobo for this.

It should have space for this : G.skill 8 GB 1600Mhz (2x4GB)
A Pcie 3x16 slot and other necessary features. Mainly for GTX 660

I prefer this site : www.flipkart.com

Search for the Best Motherboard Under Rupees 6000. The more cheap, the better!
I know a very little about Mobos. So help please.

And also suggest me a CPU fan which will run the CPU cooler than the stock one. Under Rupees 650.

 

[Sumukh_Bhagat]

Till now I liked these

ASRock B75M-GL Motherboard
http://www.flipkart.com/asrock-b75m-gl-motherboard/p/itmdcpwswcsehgdz?pid=MBDDCPWRGG6FGW5F&ref=5df2513b-0b39-414d-8653-d1a072f26248

Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H Motherboard
http://www.flipkart.com/gigabyte-ga-b75m-d3h-motherboard/p/itmdacp36gegyeqt?pid=MBDDACP2GUBGFPFM&ref=5df2513b-0b39-414d-8653-d1a072f26248


Are they good enough?

 

[dheeraj9933]

hey if u want to overclock u cannot skip an expensive mobo.
if u dont want to overclock any mobo with lga1155 will do.
bcoz pci-e 3.0 dosent make a noticable difference anyway.

 

[Sumukh_Bhagat]

Why can't I skip the expensive ones?
I had Gigabyte GA-G41M Motherboard and I used to OC my Pentium D to 3.36 Ghz. And even more but the temps usually went too high. I once OC'ed to 3.7 Ghz :lol:

 

[dheeraj9933]

wow!!!!!!
well i guess u CAN oc.
but z77 is preferred for OC i guess and just..... safer.
but if u know wat u r doing then, well...

and the mobo u picked, is micro ATX so it's a little small, u will have to really think about the airflow in your case if u want to overclock cuz people say its kindia cramped, air flow is imprtant in OC or u can just use liquid cooling

 

[Sumukh_Bhagat]

I'm not going to OC too high. Just a little like .2 or .4 Ghz

So tell me any good mobo in that range. And a CPU Fan too.
I just want a CPU Fan because I want my Processor to run at low temps. Low temps are better, Right?

 

[the great randini]

Asus Maximus V FORMULA

GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UP5 **Won Tom’s Hardware 2012 Recommended Buy Award**

MSI Z77A-GD65
**Tom’s Hardware Award**

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cpu cooling
**i would match these with the msi or gigabyte board**
ZALMAN CNPS9900MAX-B

Tuniq Tower 120 Extreme

these to pair with the asus mobo
Noctua NH-D14

ZALMAN CNPS9900MAX-R

 

[dheeraj9933]

the one above me says a z77 mobo, too most people WILL suggest z77 bcoz...
well that one is really good to OC
i found the cheapest one
http://www.flipkart.com/msi-z77ma-g45-motherboard/p/itmdd2xszmdy5w58?pid=MBDDD2HGQNGMK429&ref=9b696bb4-4c9b-4a62-8292-5bf973bcbd84&srno=t_1&otracker=from-search&query=z77
a little over your budget, but after this u can overclock the best.
and for cooler
http://www.flipkart.com/cooler-master-hyper-tx3-evo/p/itmd5xzprhxvefrj?pid=COLD5XZPV75JZAEZ&ref=2d54ceaa-1eec-44b6-9988-a28f99386586&srno=t_7&otracker=from-search&query=cooler
this has the best price/performance ratio.
but if u want to step up to an ATX from micro ATX
http://www.flipkart.com/asrock-z77-pro4-motherboard/p/itmd9urzecm64tsg?pid=MBDD9UR4VHWGAQP8&ref=9b696bb4-4c9b-4a62-8292-5bf973bcbd84&srno=t_2&otracker=from-search&query=z77

or maybe u can save all this money on expensive mobo aftermarket cooler and a k-CPU
and just get a non k processor, it's not that bad.

 

[Sumukh_Bhagat]

So whats the difference between 3570k and 3570?
I need to know whichever is better.

 

[Burgies]

The K is unlocked for overclocking.

 

[Sumukh_Bhagat]

So you can't OC a 3570 ?

 

[Burgies]

Its my understanding that anything from Intel in the current gen that doesnt have a K on the end cant be overclocked. So no you will need the K model.

 

[maxh22]

So you can't OC a 3570 ?

Some motherboards support overclocking non K cpu's but the most you can overclock is an extra 400mhz or .4 ghz.

So since the i5 3570 has a base clock of 3.4 ghz and boosts to 3.8 ghz you can achieve a maximum of 4.2 ghz.

If I were you I would pay the extra $15 so if needed you could add another 300mhz+ to the OC

 

[dheeraj9933]

So you can't OC a 3570 ?

well u can overclock almost anything,
but not all CPU's and mobo's are meant for that.
bcoz of overheating and maybe overvoltage,
before intel didn't want people to OC and if u did, u would void your warranty at that time!!
they wanted this to STOP!

but times hav changed
now intel seperates some CPU's that are meant for OC and names them in a different way,
they add a k at the end of it, so u know u this one is MEANT to OC. that's wat the k stands for.....

 

[Sumukh_Bhagat]

So i5 3570k is better for OC and gaming. Right?
But the problem is a Mobo that could handle it nicely.
So search me a good mobo. That can handle a maximum of 400 Mhz OC. (Not more than this is necessary)


It should have space for this : G.skill 8 GB 1600Mhz (2x4GB)
It shouldn't have crossfire or SLI support, no problem if there will be.
A Pcie 3x16 slot and other necessary features. Mainly for GTX 660


I prefer this site : www.flipkart.com

Search for the Best Motherboard Under Rupees 6000. The more cheap, the better.