AMD CPU?

[Jerimiah Robinson]

For my first build, I'm only spending $800 and i need to choose a cpu. I'm not familiar with any AMD cpus at all, So whats a good modernish gaming CPU for $100-$150 USD?

[Clyne]

A FX 8320/E

But really this is not the best time to buy a FX cpu, wait for next year for AMD to release a new FX cpu on a new socket because AM3+ is dead and the FX line is 2 years old.(IMO)

[79wjd]

A FX 8320/E

But really this is not the best time to buy a FX cpu, wait for next year for AMD to release a new FX cpu on a new socket because AM3+ is dead and the FX line is 2 years old.(IMO)

Almost three years old  

 

/Haswell i5 4lyfe

[Clyne]

Almost three years old

 

/Haswell i5 4lyfe

For Bulldozer is 3 years old http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulldozer_(microarchitecture)

For Piledriver is 2 years old http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piledriver_(microarchitecture)

[Faceman]

For Bulldozer is 3 years old http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulldozer_(microarchitecture)

For Piledriver is 2 years old http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piledriver_(microarchitecture)

The architecture is from 2009.  Release date and architecture are two different things.

[Tagiau]

I would go with an apu, or a 8320 E. But you may want to upgrade once amd releases their next set. Which will hopefully be on a much lower process than 32nm

[MasterRaceFanBoy]

For my first build, I'm only spending $800 and i need to choose a cpu. I'm not familiar with any AMD cpus at all, So whats a good modernish gaming CPU for $100-$150 USD?

go with a z97/h97 mobo and a g3258 cpu so later on you can upgrade to a iXk

[Jerimiah Robinson]

Can i run an APU in crossfire with a 280x

[KamiKatze]

I'd go with the i5 4570. Can't overclock but is still a proper performer.

[EarthboundHero]

Can i run an APU in crossfire with a 280x

Nope, no APU can do that at the moment.

[Clyne]

The architecture is from 2009. Release date and architecture are two different things.

Vishera FX cpu's were released in 2012

Zamberi FX cpu's were released in 2011

[SImoHayha]

While the FX series might be old they are really cheap and very easy to overclock.

[ComradeHX]

So whats a good modernish gaming CPU for $100-$150 USD?

An i3-4160.

 

Or just buy a Pentium G3258(will not bottleneck r9 280x much if at all; I have it and r9 280x).

[Faceman]

Vishera FX cpu's were released in 2012

Zamberi FX cpu's were released in 2011

Release date and architecture are two different things.  Those CPUs are ancient and get beaten in every game by an i3.

 

http://www.hardcoreware.net/intel-core-i3-4340-review/2/

http://www.hardwarepal.com/best-cpu-gaming-9-processors-8-games-tested/

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/amd-fx-8370e-cpu,3929-7.html

http://www.anandtech.com/show/8427/amd-fx-8370e-cpu-review-vishera-95w/3

 

"To put it nicely, the FX-8370E is a true middle-of-the-road CPU. Using it only makes sense as long as the graphics card you choose comes from a similar performance segment.

Depending on the game in question, AMD’s new processor has the potential to keep you happy around the AMD Radeon R9 270X/285 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 or 660 Ti level.

A higher- or even high-end graphics card doesn’t make sense, as pairing it with AMD's FX-8370E simply limits the card's potential."

-Tom's

 

"The FX-8370E stretches its legs a little in terms of minimum frame rates, particularly in SLI, however it is handily beaten by the i3-4330."

-Anandtech

[Clyne]

Release date and architecture are two different things. Those CPUs are ancient and get beaten in every game by an i3.

http://www.hardcoreware.net/intel-core-i3-4340-review/2/

http://www.hardwarepal.com/best-cpu-gaming-9-processors-8-games-tested/

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/amd-fx-8370e-cpu,3929-7.html

http://www.anandtech.com/show/8427/amd-fx-8370e-cpu-review-vishera-95w/3

"To put it nicely, the FX-8370E is a true middle-of-the-road CPU. Using it only makes sense as long as the graphics card you choose comes from a similar performance segment.

Depending on the game in question, AMD’s new processor has the potential to keep you happy around the AMD Radeon R9 270X/285 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 or 660 Ti level.

A higher- or even high-end graphics card doesn’t make sense, as pairing it with AMD's FX-8370E simply limits the card's potential."

-Tom's

"The FX-8370E stretches its legs a little in terms of minimum frame rates, particularly in SLI, however it is handily beaten by the i3-4330."

-Anandtech

I already know that. In my post above, the FX cpu's are old and on a dead socket.

[David1521]

go with a z97/h97 mobo and a g3258 cpu so later on you can upgrade to a iXk

Yes I have a 8350 with crosshair formula z and I oh so wish I had done this instead to begin with.

[Lord Gaben]

If I were spending $150USD max I would buy the AMD FX-8320 (but as @Bubblewhale said its on an old socket and you are better off waiting till they release there new FX line), newegg prices it at $150USD

 

to be honest though I would save up a bit and get an i5-4570

[Faceman]

For my first build, I'm only spending $800 and i need to choose a cpu. I'm not familiar with any AMD cpus at all, So whats a good modernish gaming CPU for $100-$150 USD?

Super powerful, upgrade-ready PC that can tackle any game:

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Hq2tNG

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Hq2tNG/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.96 @ OutletPC)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97X Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($102.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($73.95 @ Newegg)

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280 3GB TurboDuo Video Card  ($150.00 @ Newegg)

Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $799.83

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-30 03:00 EDT-0400

 

The second option is going to perform better, but you don't get to overclock your CPU.  Not really a big deal, because there are only a few games that really benefit from an OC'd CPU.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Lq2tNG

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Lq2tNG/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($53.00 @ Newegg)

Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($67.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($254.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $769.92

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-30 03:03 EDT-0400

[79wjd]

I would go with an apu,

Can i run an APU in crossfire with a 280x

Don't get an APU. The ONLY times to even consider one is on an EXTREMELY tight budget where you can't even afford a dedicated gpu--in which case you're still better off just waiting and saving a bit more; or if you're building a computer for something light -- like video playback in which case an integrated gpu is perfect. 

[Opcode]

You could build off of this, it will get you further than what AMD currently offers.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($69.98 @ OutletPC) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: ASRock B85 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($56.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($68.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.97 @ SuperBiiz) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($348.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $768.87

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-30 02:57 EDT-0400

[Bansh33]

Don't get an APU. The ONLY times to even consider one is on an EXTREMELY tight budget where you can't even afford a dedicated gpu--in which case you're still better off just waiting and saving a bit more; or if you're building a computer for something light -- like video playback in which case an integrated gpu is perfect.

No way Apus are fairly solid processors from AMD! I owned one and loved it excluding the heat it created!

[79wjd]

No way Apus are fairly solid processors from AMD! I owned one and loved it excluding the heat it created!

Yes, they are solid if you're either

• On an extreme budget and can't afford a dedicated gpu right now
• You're not planning on doing anything more than watching youtube videos, and therefore integrated graphics is more than sufficient.

With the exception of those two situations there is little to no reason to get an APU; and even for the first situation, one would be much better off saving a bit longer and getting an 860k/g3258 and a dedicated gpu. 

[7850OC]

For my first build, I'm only spending $800 and i need to choose a cpu. I'm not familiar with any AMD cpus at all, So whats a good modernish gaming CPU for $100-$150 USD?

 

 

Can i run an APU in crossfire with a 280x

 

800.$ is a good number of money friend 

 

skip apu (mid-range) and jump to the FX line (high-range) 

 

with a powerful GPU like the R9 280X  :wub:

 

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the FX 6300 is cheap and is a great CPU for the GPU

 

and the FX 8350 awesome for a stream machine  B)

[Bansh33]

Yes, they are solid if you're either

• On an extreme budget and can't afford a dedicated gpu right now
• You're not planning on doing anything more than watching youtube videos, and therefore integrated graphics is more than sufficient.

With the exception of those two situations there is little to no reason to get an APU; and even for the first situation, one would be much better off saving a bit longer and getting an 860k/g3258 and a dedicated gpu.

Right but if you have a stronger gpu and disable igpu which is athlons they can hold their own . They also come in handy if your gpu were to fail for whatever reason. But with that said if you do indeed disable the Igpu it's a little steep price wise

[arnavvr]

"The FX 8350 is the horse that will not stop" Jayz Two Cents