Gaming Rig $600-$800 i3 vs AMD FX 8xxx

[danny78690]

I'm looking to build a somewhat budget gaming build for a friend of mine. They would like a gaming rig between $600-800. I'm trying to make up my mind whether to get an i3 with a beast graphics card (unsure what card just yet) or an AMD 8 core with a beast graphics card. 

 

Which is better for gaming, i3 or FX 8 core?

 

If you would like, you can suggest what graphics card I should get too, it would help make my life much easier 

 

Thanks for your help in advance. I really appreciate it

[SAV1OUR]

fx series beats a i3 also location and uses?

[jakkuh_t]

I'd personally save myself the extra money and get a CPU in the FX-63xx area. But, the FX 8 core will beat basically any i3.

 

With your budget i'd suggest a GTX 760/770 or a R9 280. I'd personally get a 770 due to NVIDIA's software (Shadowplay, Gamestream, etc)

[Thebman712]

I'm looking to build a somewhat budget gaming build for a friend of mine. They would like a gaming rig between $600-800. I'm trying to make up my mind whether to get an i3 with a beast graphics card (unsure what card just yet) or an AMD 8 core with a beast graphics card. 

 

Which is better for gaming, i3 or FX 8 core?

 

If you would like, you can suggest what graphics card I should get too, it would help make my life much easier 

 

Thanks for your help in advance. I really appreciate it

well it depends what you pair it with a i3 goes well witha  750ti but a fx8xxx goes better with a 270x

 

i will suggets this build http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3Bp72 for your price range, but the $ is cad so you could get more in the states. this in the us http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Ql34

 

also put this in new builds and planning next time

[Faa]

Like it matters so much which cpu you would buy. The 8xxx is only worth it over the i3 if you pair it with (multiple) high-end gpu's and i3's are only worth it for massive multiplayer games that are most of the time lightthreaded.

[nsyedhasan]

I would get this because FPS/$ too strong.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($134.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.94 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard:  Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($106.99 @ NCIX US) 

Memory:  Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($79.99 @ Micro Center) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.43 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card:  XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card  ($229.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case:  NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($47.99 @ Mwave) 

Power Supply:  Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $804.30

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

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[danny78690]

fx series beats a i3 also location and uses?

We're in Canada. Mostly for gaming. 

 

I'd personally save myself the extra money and get a CPU in the FX-63xx area. But, the FX 8 core will beat basically any i3.

 

With your budget i'd suggest a GTX 760/770 or a R9 280. I'd personally get a 770 due to NVIDIA's software (Shadowplay, Gamestream, etc)

I am leaning more over to the FX 8 series, but if need be I'll consider a 6 series. Thanks for the help. 

 

well it depends what you pair it with a i3 goes well witha  750ti but a fx8xxx goes better with a 270x

 

i will suggets this build http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3Bp72 for your price range, but the $ is cad so you could get more in the states. this in the us http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Ql34

 

also put this in new builds and planning next time

Thanks a ton for your suggestions. I'll take a look at them and see what i can do. I've heard of PCPartPicker, friends used it, but I haven't just yet. Does the US PCPartPicker allow for Canadian buyers? I think Newegg.com doesn't ship to Canada. 

[jakkuh_t]

We're in Canada. Mostly for gaming. 

 

I am leaning more over to the FX 8 series, but if need be I'll consider a 6 series. Thanks for the help. 

 

Thanks a ton for your suggestions. I'll take a look at them and see what i can do. I've heard of PCPartPicker, friends used it, but I haven't just yet. Does the US PCPartPicker allow for Canadian buyers? I think Newegg.com doesn't ship to Canada. 

ca.pcpartpicker.com

[danny78690]

 

I would get this because FPS/$ too strong.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($134.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.94 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard:  Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($106.99 @ NCIX US) 

Memory:  Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($79.99 @ Micro Center) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.43 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card:  XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card  ($229.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case:  NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($47.99 @ Mwave) 

Power Supply:  Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $804.30

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

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Thanks for the help! Seems like a pretty beast rig

[nsyedhasan]

Thanks for the help! Seems like a pretty beast rig

The price to performance is crazy! You can play most games on Ultra at 45FPS+ at 1080p.

[SAV1OUR]

slightly over but hows this?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($124.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($139.25 @ Vuugo)
Memory:  Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($83.78 @ DirectCanada)
Storage:  A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($69.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.99 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card:  MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($284.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case:  Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($57.99 @ Canada Computers)
Power Supply:  Cooler Master Silent Pro M2 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Memory Express)
Total: $890.95
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-24 22:05 EDT-0400)

[Faceman]

i3 Vs. 8320

 

i3 Wins.

 

It depends on what games he plays, AMD really struggles in a lot of games because of its weak cores.

[danny78690]

slightly over but hows this?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($124.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($139.25 @ Vuugo)

Memory:  Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($83.78 @ DirectCanada)

Storage:  A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($69.99 @ Canada Computers)

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.99 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card:  MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($284.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Case:  Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($57.99 @ Canada Computers)

Power Supply:  Cooler Master Silent Pro M2 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Memory Express)

Total: $890.95

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-24 22:05 EDT-0400)

It's better than the other rigs I'm being suggested (just being factual, not trying to offend anyone) but yeah it's over the budget. Keep in mind I'm getting $100, factor in monitor, keyboard, mouse. etc. The rig has to be between $600-800. Trying to top off at around the $1000 range for everything. 

[SAV1OUR]

It's better than the other rigs I'm being suggested (just being factual, not trying to offend anyone) but yeah it's over the budget. Keep in mind I'm getting $100, factor in monitor, keyboard, mouse. etc. The rig has to be between $600-800. Trying to top off at around the $1000 range for everything. 

ahh well if your trying to keep it within budget go what was linked above

[Thebman712]

 

I would get this because FPS/$ too strong.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($134.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.94 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard:  Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($106.99 @ NCIX US) 

Memory:  Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($79.99 @ Micro Center) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.43 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card:  XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card  ($229.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case:  NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($47.99 @ Mwave) 

Power Supply:  Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $804.30

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-24 21:56 EDT-0400)

 

@op keep in mind this build has no os so that will be 100$ more

[nsyedhasan]

@op keep in mind this build has no os so that will be 100$ more

I know but just showing what he can do.

[Thebman712]

I know but just showing what he can do.

yeah i know, i just like to always factor in a os because often they wont have one

[danny78690]

Yeah I don't have an OS to give him, told him we'd have to buy one, so it should be a part of the budget for the build. 

[Faceman]

Yeah I don't have an OS to give him, told him we'd have to buy one, so it should be a part of the budget for the build. 

He can pick one up for cheap using this link.

 

What kind of games does he mainly play?

[danny78690]

He can pick one up for cheap using this link.

 

What kind of games does he mainly play?

Is this a legal copy? I know I sound stupid, but this is too good to be true. This not MSDN or anything like that? 

[Faceman]

Is this a legal copy? I know I sound stupid, but this is too good to be true. This not MSDN or anything like that? 

It is 100% legit, look through the entire thread and you will see people who have purchased it.  Not an OEM, it is full retail version!

[Faa]

slightly over but hows this?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($124.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($139.25 @ Vuugo)

Memory:  Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($83.78 @ DirectCanada)

Storage:  A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($69.99 @ Canada Computers)

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.99 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card:  MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($284.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Case:  Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($57.99 @ Canada Computers)

Power Supply:  Cooler Master Silent Pro M2 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Memory Express)

Total: $890.95

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-24 22:05 EDT-0400)

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.97 @ Amazon Canada) 

Motherboard:  ASRock H81M-DGS R2.0 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($44.95 @ Vuugo) 

Memory:  Kingston Black Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($39.99 @ Memory Express) 

Storage:  Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($130.98 @ Amazon Canada) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.97 @ DirectCanada) 

Video Card:  MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($284.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Case:  Apex SK-393-C ATX Mid Tower Case  ($26.25 @ DirectCanada) 

Power Supply:  XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($74.23 @ TigerDirect Canada) 

Total: $861.32

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-24 22:57 EDT-0400)

I'd rather go with this, SSD included, proper quality psu, cheap board that will do anything you like, 280x instead of a 280..

[Opcode]

I would get the i3-4150 and save a few bucks ($30) in comparison to a FX-8320. Spend the money on a better GPU, the i3 beats the FX-8320 in most games anyways.

[NInety]

I'd go with i3 on a Z97 so that I could upgrade to an i5 or i7 later.

[Sky Daddy]

i3 Vs. 8320

 

i3 Wins.

 

It depends on what games he plays, AMD really struggles in a lot of games because of its weak cores.

I have no problem getting 60fps with my fx 8320 on all the games I play apart from Arma 3/DayZ.

Especially with more games with better multithreaded support.