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Should I upgrade to a quad-core AMD from dual core intel?

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My cpu is i3 2100, used casually for browsing, watching movies and some gaming. Not exactly a heavy gamer but i'm thinking i will not be able to play new upcoming games due to my limited processor.

Now I have a very tight budget so initially I thought of just reusing my cpu and buy a better gpu, but seeing that newer games started to take advantage of multiple cores, I'm thinking of switching to cheaper amd quad core cpu. Like say, the a8 6600k. Is it worth it? Or I'm better off sticking to my i3 until I can afford an i5?

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My cpu is i3 2100, used casually for browsing, watching movies and some gaming. Not exactly a heavy gamer but i'm thinking i will not be able to play new upcoming games due to my limited processor.

Now I have a very tight budget so initially I thought of just reusing my cpu and buy a better gpu, but seeing that newer games started to take advantage of multiple cores, I'm thinking of switching to cheaper amd quad core cpu. Like say, the a8 6600k. Is it worth it? Or I'm better off sticking to my i3 until I can afford an i5?

the APU is not worth the price

 

get this combo if you want to get the AMD Quad Core with a GPU

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($75.04 @ Mwave)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($19.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: MSI A88XM GAMING Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($54.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.49 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280 3GB TurboDuo Video Card  ($129.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $478.47

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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My cpu is i3 2100, used casually for browsing, watching movies and some gaming. Not exactly a heavy gamer but i'm thinking i will not be able to play new upcoming games due to my limited processor.

Now I have a very tight budget so initially I thought of just reusing my cpu and buy a better gpu, but seeing that newer games started to take advantage of multiple cores, I'm thinking of switching to cheaper amd quad core cpu. Like say, the a8 6600k. Is it worth it? Or I'm better off sticking to my i3 until I can afford an i5?

How much is your budget ?

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the APU is not worth the price get this combo if you want to get the AMD Quad Core with a GPU PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchantCPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($75.04 @ Mwave)CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($19.99 @ Newegg)Motherboard: MSI A88XM GAMING Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Newegg)Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($54.99 @ Newegg)Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.49 @ OutletPC)Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280 3GB TurboDuo Video Card  ($129.99 @ Newegg)Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg)Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg)Total: $478.47Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when availableGenerated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-27 00:11 EST-0500

Thanks mate, i'm going to look into this.

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($85.79 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270 2GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $280.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-27 00:21 EST-0500

 

You could probably reuse your old parts  what is your entire specs ? of your current computer ?

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchantCPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($84.99 @ Amazon)Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($85.79 @ Newegg)Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270 2GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($109.99 @ Newegg)Total: $280.77Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when availableGenerated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-27 00:21 EST-0500 You could probably reuse your old parts  what is your entire specs ? of your current computer ?

I3 2100

Foxconn h61mxv (im replacing this as it's lan port is already busted)

Ovation blaze matx case with 600 watt psu

gpu was biostar gt 430 but it's now busted, i'm practically using built-in graphics. Not playable.

Elixir 2 gb ram

320 gb WD HDD*

Lite-on ODD*

*what i plan to retain.

I can save a lot if i retain my chassis and psu. Should I?

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I3 2100

Foxconn h61mxv (im replacing this as it's lan port is already busted)

Ovation blaze matx case with 600 watt psu

gpu was biostar gt 430 but it's now busted, i'm practically using built-in graphics. Not playable.

Elixir 2 gb ram

320 gb WD HDD*

Lite-on ODD*

*what i plan to retain.

I can save a lot if i retain my chassis and psu. Should I?

 Yea you should. I'll give you a build that is more budget friendly and will fit in your matx case, You do have windows do you ?

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Here is a build that should fit your case

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($75.04 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A55M-HD+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card  ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $361.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-27 00:36 EST-0500

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Here is a build that should fit your case PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchantCPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($75.04 @ Mwave)Motherboard: ASRock FM2A55M-HD+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($49.99 @ Newegg)Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($57.99 @ Newegg)Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.49 @ OutletPC)Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card  ($129.99 @ Newegg)Total: $361.50Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when availableGenerated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-27 00:36 EST-0500

Looks very good, good gpu and big ram as well.

Thanks for the tip. I would just need to do some dusting with the case before i put the new components in. Yeah I already have windows.

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Looks very good, good gpu and big ram as well.

Thanks for the tip. I would just need to do some dusting with the case before i put the new components in. Yeah I already have windows.

No problemo

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i personily think that saveing up for a LGA1155 i5 CPU will be your best bet as it will cost you as much or even more to replace the motherboard and CPU to go with AMD than to just get a i5 as the i5-3570k will be a good upgrade with nothing besides the CPU haveing to be changed. The CPU will go from a dual core hyper threaded to a faster quad core w/o hyperthreading though both are going to be at the Intel "end-of-life" status.
If you are looking at AMD for a newer generation CPU / motherboard combo i suggest waiting until 2nd quarter of next year when the new CPUs come out from Intel and pick up a cheap one of those or a cheap one of the current generation of now then upgrade later as the braodwell CPUs and the CPU of now are going to use the same socket thankfully.
still a simple upgrade to the i5-3570k will speed up your little machine alot.

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just get an i5 on the used market that drops in your current motherboard and call it a day mate

| CPU: Core i7-8700K @ 4.89ghz - 1.21v  |  Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING  |  CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i V2 |
| GPU: MSI RTX 3080Ti Ventus 3X OC  |  RAM: 32GB T-Force Delta RGB 3066mhz |
| Displays: Acer Predator XB270HU 1440p Gsync 144hz IPS Gaming monitor | Oculus Quest 2 VR

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Or since you're using Sandy Bridge, you could get a i5-2500K, as this beast gives some MAD OVERCLOCKS.

 

Also, I would recommend getting an SSD...

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