I’m looking for a new CPU+motherboard meant for gaming, and I am uncertain about whether it would be worth paying 34% more for an I5 4590 (the I5 4690k, which would be my initial option, is priced 60% more) over the AMD fx-8320. I have a decent cooler stuck on my E8400 already (I assume it’s compatible with fx-8320/I5 4590. I think it’s an evo 212) which would make it possible to OC the fx-8320 without any extra cost. Conversely, the I5 4590 doesn’t OC.
Take into consideration that
- it will always be a mid to low-end system. I have a HD-5770 graphics card right now, which I plan to switch out with an R9 270 or another 5770 come autumn.
- it will be 3-4 years before I change that system setup again (fx-8320 OC’d/I5 4590 + R9 270). My current system is 5½ years old.
- My screen is a 22” with a 720p resolution (6 years old. If it breaks, I'll go for a 24" 1080p.)
What I’m in doubt about is whether the fx-8320 will struggle at all in any older /(the problem of 8 cores)/newer titles running at ‘high’ settings (The Witcher 3, Rome 2, Skyrim modded, BF4, Metro . last light) I am not aiming for ultra settings in these titles, rather just some smooth and fluent FPS with ‘high’ settings. I’ve done my research on these chips, and I know that the I5’s are better chips for most titles today, but the price difference that follows (34% to 60% respectively) seems unacceptable regardless if I were able to raise such capital. But this is a point for discussion.
Another alternative is the I5 4690k. What I don’t like about the FX-8320 is that it is already a bit dated but as it is, I can’t see anything else that would give me more value for my money than this AMD chip. Going for any of the I5’s I would probably also opt for one of the newer z97 boards which would cost me 65$ more than the AMD board I have in mind (but it would be a better board).
Such a setup would perhaps also make it possible not having to change my MB for a CPU upgrade in 3-4 years’ time whereas the socket of the FX-8320 would prompt me to buy a new MB at that time as well.
So, to sum up. I am looking at these options:
FX-8320 (OC)
CPU: 180$
MB: 115$
--295$--
I5 4690k / I5 4590
CPU: 290$ / 245$
MB: 180$
--479$ / 425$--
Price difference is 184$ and 130$ respectively compared to the FX-8320 system.
Thank you kindly.
Take into consideration that
- it will always be a mid to low-end system. I have a HD-5770 graphics card right now, which I plan to switch out with an R9 270 or another 5770 come autumn.
- it will be 3-4 years before I change that system setup again (fx-8320 OC’d/I5 4590 + R9 270). My current system is 5½ years old.
- My screen is a 22” with a 720p resolution (6 years old. If it breaks, I'll go for a 24" 1080p.)
What I’m in doubt about is whether the fx-8320 will struggle at all in any older /(the problem of 8 cores)/newer titles running at ‘high’ settings (The Witcher 3, Rome 2, Skyrim modded, BF4, Metro . last light) I am not aiming for ultra settings in these titles, rather just some smooth and fluent FPS with ‘high’ settings. I’ve done my research on these chips, and I know that the I5’s are better chips for most titles today, but the price difference that follows (34% to 60% respectively) seems unacceptable regardless if I were able to raise such capital. But this is a point for discussion.
Another alternative is the I5 4690k. What I don’t like about the FX-8320 is that it is already a bit dated but as it is, I can’t see anything else that would give me more value for my money than this AMD chip. Going for any of the I5’s I would probably also opt for one of the newer z97 boards which would cost me 65$ more than the AMD board I have in mind (but it would be a better board).
Such a setup would perhaps also make it possible not having to change my MB for a CPU upgrade in 3-4 years’ time whereas the socket of the FX-8320 would prompt me to buy a new MB at that time as well.
So, to sum up. I am looking at these options:
FX-8320 (OC)
CPU: 180$
MB: 115$
--295$--
I5 4690k / I5 4590
CPU: 290$ / 245$
MB: 180$
--479$ / 425$--
Price difference is 184$ and 130$ respectively compared to the FX-8320 system.
Thank you kindly.