A8 6600k, A10 5800k or i3 4130

[liisyaoron]

Hi TH!
So I've been a tad bit a lurker around here since last week when I'm searching for what processor should I get on a very tight budget. I've been down on this last 3 Processors:

A8 6600k - P5000 or $119
A10 5800k - P5400 or $128.50
i3 4130 - P5900 or $140

My current budget is about 6,000 PhP or $142. On an impulse I bought an Asus F2A55-M LK2 Plus Mobo (Priced at P2700 or $64) and a Mid-Tower case with stock PSU. My first consideration was an A8 5600k which is priced at P4100 or $98 that's why I bought the Mobo ahead. I think I can ask the Computer if I can exchange it to something higher like the Gigabyte F2A85XM-HD3 (Priced at P3500 or $83) since they have this 15 Days outright replace policy.

I'll mainly use it for Online gaming like League of Legends, Dota 2 and other MMoRPG that will come across our region. A bit of Photo editing, Video Editing and Movie/Anime watch. Will try to record some games as well if possible. I only have a GT 630 2GB which my budget allowed me to last August at P2600 or $62, my Max resolution is 1366x768 so that isn't a bit of stretch right?

So here goes, these are the combinations that I want you guys to consider on what I can choose, Thank You in Advance!

Option A
A8 6600k + Gigabyte F2A85XM-HD3

Option B
A10 5800k + Gigabyte F2A85XM-HD3

Option C
Intel i3 4130 + ECS H87H3-M (Priced almost the same as the Gigabyte Mobo)

The option C is a tad bit overstretch on my budget. A very very tough stretch on my budget lol.

Hope to find some Good insights, THANK YOU!

 

[Kingbob]

If I were you, I'd go with option B. The A10 will be noticeable faster and will last you longer in the long run. Since its only a few more bucks (or Pesos in your case) it would be worth the investment. In terms of graphics both the A8 and the A10 outperform the i3 so id recommend the A10.

 

[liisyaoron]

If I were you, I'd go with option B. The A10 will be noticeable faster and will last you longer in the long run. Since its only a few more bucks (or Pesos in your case) it would be worth the investment. In terms of graphics both the A8 and the A10 outperform the i3 so id recommend the A10.

Thank you Kingbob! I'm planning on changing my current Graphics card to a HD 6770 if I can sell my GT 630, what do you think about that since that will most likely be in my budget.

 

[Kingbob]

If I were you, I'd go with option B. The A10 will be noticeable faster and will last you longer in the long run. Since its only a few more bucks (or Pesos in your case) it would be worth the investment. In terms of graphics both the A8 and the A10 outperform the i3 so id recommend the A10.

Thank you Kingbob! I'm planning on changing my current Graphics card to a HD 6770 if I can sell my GT 630, what do you think about that since that will most likely be in my budget.

If you want to get a new graphics card, I'd strongly recommend going for a 7xxx series card because it will be able to support MANTLE (which may boost your performance in some games by a lot). If you can afford the 7770 it would be a great choice, but if that is too much, the 6770 would be ok.

 

[liisyaoron]

If I were you, I'd go with option B. The A10 will be noticeable faster and will last you longer in the long run. Since its only a few more bucks (or Pesos in your case) it would be worth the investment. In terms of graphics both the A8 and the A10 outperform the i3 so id recommend the A10.

Thank you Kingbob! I'm planning on changing my current Graphics card to a HD 6770 if I can sell my GT 630, what do you think about that since that will most likely be in my budget.

If you want to get a new graphics card, I'd strongly recommend going for a 7xxx series card because it will be able to support MANTLE (which may boost your performance in some games by a lot). If you can afford the 7770 it would be a great choice, but if that is too much, the 6770 would be ok.

Oh, well. I'm dreaming of a HD 7000 series GPU but I can't afford it since it's about a $100 which is over my current savings.

 

[Kingbob]

What you can do is save up for a while. The A10 already has a decent GPU built into it (which is one of the reasons I recommended a 7xxx card because the 6xxx card isnt much better than the one built into it).

 

[liisyaoron]

What you can do is save up for a while. The A10 already has a decent GPU built into it (which is one of the reasons I recommended a 7xxx card because the 6xxx card isnt much better than the one built into it).

I was thinking to crossfire the built in GPU with 6670 for a while since it'll be for quite a long while till I upgrade some of the parts for my CPU. I cut off my Food expenses from my living expenses for the Mobo and Proc just so I can upgrade for now since I have got to rest my 3yr old Sempron 140, LOL

 

[Kingbob]

What you can do is save up for a while. The A10 already has a decent GPU built into it (which is one of the reasons I recommended a 7xxx card because the 6xxx card isnt much better than the one built into it).

I was thinking to crossfire the built in GPU with 6670 for a while since it'll be for quite a long while till I upgrade some of the parts for my CPU. I cut off my Food expenses from my living expenses for the Mobo and Proc just so I can upgrade for now since I have got to rest my 3yr old Sempron 140, LOL

That would be a good temporary solution.