AMD quad cores

[Wingfan]

Which AMD quad core is best for gaming? using a discrete GPU

[Tea1337]

The FX-4350, but for cheaper you can get the 6300.

[ForsakenLive]

Depends on your budget, you can get a FM2 mobo and Athlon 760K for dirt cheap and have a great performing gaming pc

[Interfectorem]

I think with raw performance, the AMD FX-4350 is AMDs most powerful Quad-Core.

[Wingfan]

Are there micro boards for socket AM3?

[Sintezza]

Are there micro boards for socket AM3?

 

Yes there are, but they are basicly rubbish!

[MrImnotMLG]

Are there micro boards for socket AM3?

Yes but they suck at overclocking. I think your best bet is a 750k and a FM2(+) board.

[Thebman712]

Yes but they suck at overclocking. I think your best bet is a 750k and a FM2(+) board.

or a pentium k and a z97 board, which i suggest as it allows for better cpu upgradability

[Wingfan]

I was looking at a 750k and MSI A88X Micro....together its under $200

[dragoon20005]

I was looking at a 750k and MSI A88X Micro....together its under $200

step up to the 760K

 

that beast can OC up to 5GHz on just air cooling

 

pick a CM 212 Evo also

[Trik'Stari]

Depends on your budget, you can get a FM2 mobo and Athlon 760K for dirt cheap and have a great performing gaming pc

I disagree completely. I had an FM2 board and an FM2 APU and with the same graphics card as I am using now, had nothing but frame tearing in all games at most settings, even on a 720 monitor. Now that I'm on a z97 with pci-e 3.0 and a 4690k, all of that has disappeared.

[Tea1337]

I was looking at a 750k and MSI A88X Micro....together its under $200

For under 200 you can go intel, get a mini itx board, and micro atx boards for about $110, then get the $70 Overclockable pentium, witch would allow for better upgrade ability.

[TechFan@ic]

I disagree completely. I had an FM2 board and an FM2 APU and with the same graphics card as I am using now, had nothing but frame tearing in all games at most settings, even on a 720 monitor. Now that I'm on a z97 with pci-e 3.0 and a 4690k, all of that has disappeared.

Frame tearing is a software issue and has nothing to do with Hardware. It occurs when your framerate exceeds the refresh rate of the monitor, i.e. when your game is running too fast.

It's also illogical to compare a 750K with a 4690K which is 3 times as expensive. I've personally tested an FX 8320 and an i7 2600 and had nothing but equally good experiences with both.

To the OP, why are you looking for a quad core specifically ? game performance scales from the quad cores to the six & eight cores and the price difference is quite small.

[Opcode]

I disagree completely. I had an FM2 board and an FM2 APU and with the same graphics card as I am using now, had nothing but frame tearing in all games at most settings, even on a 720 monitor. Now that I'm on a z97 with pci-e 3.0 and a 4690k, all of that has disappeared.

With my signature rig my GPU runs at a full load in BF3 on High preset @ 1080p. No hiccups or issues at all, with CPU power to spare.

 

Personally I would go with the G3258 and a decent board to OC on with a Hyper 212 EVO. Tho these quad core APU's still can keep up pretty well before they start 'bottlenecking'.

[Trik'Stari]

Frame tearing is a software issue and has nothing to do with Hardware. It occurs when your framerate exceeds the refresh rate of the monitor, i.e. when your game is running too fast.

It's also illogical to compare a 750K with a 4690K which is 3 times as expensive. I've personally tested an FX 8320 and an i7 2600 and had nothing but equally good experiences with both.

I had my software set to Vsync at 60fps with 3x buffering at 720p (the Sony bravia 30 inch TV I use as a screen is locked at 60fps, 720p), on my gtx660. I still had nothing but screen tearing. The only thing that has changed, is my processor, and my motherboard, and I no longer have screen tearing. Explain.

 

Everything was set via Nvidia control panel, and set to override applications.

[TechFan@ic]

I had my software set to Vsync at 60fps with 3x buffering at 720p (the Sony bravia 30 inch TV I use as a screen is locked at 60fps, 720p), on my gtx660. I still had nothing but screen tearing. The only thing that has changed, is my processor, and my motherboard, and I no longer have screen tearing. Explain.

It is literally impossible for a screen to tear with Vsync enabled, no matter what hardware you have.

Changing your hardware doesn't do anything to tearing, it's an illusion. You will still tear when you hit over 60 FPS with your new machine.

[Trik'Stari]

It is literally impossible for a screen to tear with Vsync enabled, no matter what hardware you have.

Changing your hardware doesn't do anything to tearing, it's an illusion. You will still tear when you hit over 60 FPS with your new machine.

I have noticed a tremendous difference between the two, it's not an illusion. I took the time to make sure everything was set up correctly on the previous system, I still had framerate drops and screen tearing that was hideously noticable. Now I don't have any that I can detect with my eyes.

[Lazmarr]

I had my software set to Vsync at 60fps with 3x buffering at 720p (the Sony bravia 30 inch TV I use as a screen is locked at 60fps, 720p), on my gtx660. I still had nothing but screen tearing. The only thing that has changed, is my processor, and my motherboard, and I no longer have screen tearing. Explain.

 

Everything was set via Nvidia control panel, and set to override applications.

Depending on the model of the Bravia TV the actual refresh rate is 50hz but is detected by windows as 60hz.

I have a KDL 32EX401.

[SkilledRebuilds]

Depending on the model of the Bravia TV the actual refresh rate is 50hz but is detected by windows as 60hz.

I have a KDL 32EX401.

Mine was the opposite.

Windows sets it as 50hz but its a 60hz panel. Manually changing it in windows of course fix's that.

50hz isn't so bad but there was 'noticible'' difference in mouse movement and I'm sure some would say tearing or laggy responce times @ 50hz compared to 60hz.

[Linus_torvalds]

i3 4330 and up are waaayy better solutions then AMDs quad cores!

[Lazmarr]

Mine was the opposite.

Windows sets it as 50hz but its a 60hz panel. Manually changing it in windows of course fix's that.

50hz isn't so bad but there was 'noticible'' difference in mouse movement and I'm sure some would say tearing or laggy responce times @ 50hz compared to 60hz.

What's the model of your TV if a may ask?

[SkilledRebuilds]

What's the model of your TV if a may ask?

1:38am, couldn't tell you at the moment specifically. Other end of house, roommates and semi-noisy floors.

An older on the shelf model (5 months ago) Sharp Aquos 55in with all that smart crap I'll never use, interleaved frames and all that too.

The good thing is image quality is pretty good and PC/Game mode is very responsive, even for FPS shooters and a wireless mouse.

I'll hopefully remember tomorrow to fill in the model here..

[Skylercompany]

I've had my AMD Phenom Quad core for over 8 years and it has never failed to out perform anything else I have seen.

 

There is nothing wrong with AMD, the people that say Intel is better may be right, but not in all cases, especially because of the savings.

[Wingfan]

I already have 2 Intel rigs ( 3570K & 4130) Ive been wanting another AMD, I had an 8120 before my i5 and really liked it. Im not looking to replace my main pc, just another computer to 'play' around with. Im going to be adding a 270x 4gb (maybe) crossfire in the future possibly.

 

How much of a difference is there between the 750k and 760k?

 

Would it benefit a lot from high speed RAM? (1866-2133- )

 

I will be using an AIO cooler, seeing as AMD's run hot its worth the investment.

[Wingfan]

I cant post my Parts Picker, screen freezes

 

Was looking to do this, maybe

 

750K

MSI A88XM Micro

2 x 4GB 2133 (Avexir for 75.99 right now on newegg)

Rosewill Hive 750W

H80i

Sapphire 270x 4GB

 

Total $625 before MIR. This board looks pretty badass for the price, and should handle what ever I can throw at it. Power supply is over kill, but matches the board and might Crossfire in the future.

 

This RAM has a blue LED, can that be shut off?