Need CPU help

AxelPeeters · April 25, 2014

Hi guys ,

I have a problem... at the moment I have an FX-6100 @ 4.1Ghz watercooled by a corsair H60. I do allot of 3D modelling and architectural rendering. One day a week I have acces to a workstation with dual-xeon's but for work during the week it just does not cut it.... I need cpu power and I need it every day..

What do I buy ?

I already have a descend AM3+ motherboard and if I would stick to AMD then an FX-9370 would seem a logical upgrade.

The other option is to move form AMD to intel and buy a 4770k and a started motherboard (budget reasons and I won't be overclocking from day1)

Other than that I have a GTX760

Anthony10 · April 25, 2014

Pretty sure intel is the way to go for the tasks you described. I would go with a 4770k, or if you have the budget a 4930k, but maybe thats just a bit overkill.

lani100 · April 25, 2014

Go with Intel!

April 25, 2014

Most motherboards don't support the FX-9370. If you'd like to stick with AMD, I'd go for the FX-8350. Intel is probably the way to go though, if you have the budget.

WoodenMarker · April 25, 2014

Pretty sure intel is the way to go for the tasks you described. I would go with a 4770k, or if you have the budget a 4930k, but maybe thats just a bit overkill.

Not necessarily and probably not that good of a value as well. CAD renderers tend to be very well optimized for taking advantage of the fx 8 core's architecture.

It's likely he'd be better off with a 8320 and getting access to more 8320, cheap older dual xeon, or other 'borrowed' render nodes if more power is needed unless he's working with some very heavy projects that wouldn't settle for anything lower than a 3930k.