what CPU should I get right now?

[Bubba200]

Hay I have kinda been debating lately which CPU should I get for my mid range pc the intel i3 4150 or the amd FX 6300. The thing is, is that I find that intel mother boards are sometimes more expensive than amd along with there CPU and that plays a big part becaus I want to find a relitivly cheep moatherbord (about $75) with 2 pcie counters for when I upgrade my one R9 280x to crossfire latter on. But with amd side there isn't much of an upgrade path in the futcher CPU wise becaus I don't think there makeing any more CPUs for the Am 3+. (And I do plan on upgrading). (But I don't want to have to buy a brand new moather bord and reconnect everything again) also I know that gaming wise intel almost always beats AMD and they use less power so that's nice. Ps I don't plan on over clocking!

I don't plan to render videos. I only need to play games. (And watch Netflix).

[connorpiper]

I'm with the 4150. Great CPU. 2 cores 4 threads. ~$130. You can't go wrong there. Low power use too. 

When you are watching Netflix the 4150 will be super efficient. 

 

It's worth it even if you pay more for a Motherboard. I'll try to find one.

 

How much do you want to spend for the entire combo? (CPU & MB)

 

CPU: $110 with promo code. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116995&cm_re=4150-_-19-116-995-_-Product

 

Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130700&cm_re=H87_1150_ATX_MSI-_-13-130-700-_-Product

 

Not CF/SLI supported though. Hard at that price.

[TheKDub]

Pentium G3258 is a great option, perhaps throw it in along with a MSI z97 PC mate.

[Ryan Leech]

If anyone recommends one over the other there will be hate, but my vote goes to the 6300.

[Miguelotito]

I have an AMD FX-6300 and it works like a charm. With the money you save by buying AMD you can buy a good CPU cooler so you can OC that bad boy. 

[Astralify]

z97 mobo, i3 or i5, depending on what you can afford now. And in the future - Broadwell. Can't go wrong with that The FX will bottleneck especially in crossfire.

[MasonIsPurple]

If anyone recommends one over the other there will be hate, but my vote goes to the 6300.

Mine too.

[i_build_nanosuits]

If you play games mostly on this machine defenetly an intel CPU, any chance you could afford something like this?

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock B85M Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $241.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-20 20:52 EDT-0400

[ObscureMammal]

Pentium G3258 is a great option, perhaps throw it in along with a MSI z97 PC mate.

This is a good option paired with a decent z97 board because it's socket 1150 and you can upgrade to a better CPU down the road. The 6300 is good but its has it's limitations.

[Hendrics]

Hay I have kinda been debating lately which CPU should I get for my mid range pc the intel i3 4150 or the amd FX 6300. The thing is, is that I find that intel mother boards are sometimes more expensive than amd along with there CPU and that plays a big part becaus I want to find a relitivly cheep moatherbord (about $75) with 2 pcie counters for when I upgrade my one R9 280x to crossfire latter on. But with amd side there isn't much of an upgrade path in the futcher CPU wise becaus I don't think there makeing any more CPUs for the Am 3+. (And I do plan on upgrading). (But I don't want to have to buy a brand new moather bord and reconnect everything again) also I know that gaming wise intel almost always beats AMD and they use less power so that's nice. Ps I don't plan on over clocking!

I don't plan to render videos. I only need to play games. (And watch Netflix).

If you plan on playing any higher end games and want to play with high settings, spend a little more and get an Intel. The FX 6300 is a great chip for the price, but ONLY if you absolutely cannot save up for another few weeks to spend an additional $150 or so to get a decent Intel i5.

Speaking from coming out of using an FX 6300, I was able to game but with my setup having SLI, it was severely holding me back, SEVERELY. So don't plan on running crossfire later with the FX getting outstanding results, it will play, but you will benefit MUCH more from the i5.

Old FX 6300 results - http://www.3dmark.com/fs/2959734 - 9259

New i5 4690k results - http://www.3dmark.com/fs/3008672 - 11261

[Demonking]

If you plan on playing any higher end games and want to play with high settings, spend a little more and get an Intel. The FX 6300 is a great chip for the price, but ONLY if you absolutely cannot save up for another few weeks to spend an additional $150 or so to get a decent Intel i5.

Speaking from coming out of using an FX 6300, I was able to game but with my setup having SLI, it was severely holding me back, SEVERELY. So don't plan on running crossfire later with the FX getting outstanding results, it will play, but you will benefit MUCH more from the i5.

Old FX 6300 results - http://www.3dmark.com/fs/2959734 - 9259

New i5 4690k results - http://www.3dmark.com/fs/3008672 - 11261

you know that's not fair that I5 4690K price is almost if not twice the price of 6300. OP i would chose the i3 or a  z97 motherboard with Pentium G3258 that way you can get a I5 or I7 later 

[Rubenis]

i3 all the way. At least if you buy motherboard for Intel CPU it will have some base for future CPUs. AMD has allmost nothing to offer right now.

[mapegl]

I agree. Get a decent board with an Intel chipset now and a mediocre CPU and then upgrade later down the road.

With AMD, you would buy a very old platform. I really hope they come out with something new and good, but right now it is like buying first generation Intel i5s, which no one would do. (I am exaggerating a bit, I know)

[i_build_nanosuits]

I agree. Get a decent board with an Intel chipset now and a mediocre CPU and then upgrade later down the road.

With AMD, you would buy a very old platform. I really hope they come out with something new and good, but right now it is like buying first generation Intel i5s, which no one would do. (I am exaggerating a bit, I know)

you are not exagerating, in fact for the gamers out there a core i5-2500K that you could overclock a little would play games much better than an overclocked FX 8 core chip...at least in regards to gaming.

[Veil]

If I were buying a computer with a budget over 800 dollars, intel, no question about it.

you are not exagerating, in fact for the gamers out there a core i5-2500K that you could overclock a little would play games much better than an overclocked FX 8 core chip...at least in regards to gaming.

Depends on the games, resolution and if you're using mantle or not. But usually that's true.

[Faa]

you are not exagerating, in fact for the gamers out there a core i5-2500K that you could overclock a little would play games much better than an overclocked FX 8 core chip...at least in regards to gaming.

A 2500K at 4.8GHz is equal to a 4670K at 4.2GHz which is both their average clocks, little reason to jump from a 2500K to a 4670K unless you buy it from a guy who can guarantee you his 4670K does 4.8GHz.

[harrynowl]

Right now there's no reason to go AMD when gaming in my opinion.

[Altecice]

-snip-

 

Damn thats alot closer than I would have called an 8350 > I5.... I have my 8350 @ 5GHz so I wonder how close that would be to an I5 :3

 

edit: for some reason it changes @ 5GHz to link 5ghzwatermelons... sorry haha

 

 

Right now there's no reason to go AMD when gaming in my opinion.

 

Main reason: Budget 

[i_build_nanosuits]

Main reason: Budget 

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INTEL BUDGET:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($44.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $219.98

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-21 14:27 EDT-0400

 

AMD BUDGET:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($139.97 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($74.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $214.96

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-21 14:28 EDT-0400

[typographie]

 

Main reason: Budget 

 

Budget if only a concern if you're trying to compare almost anything in AMD's lineup against a Core i5 or i7. But it doesn't make much sense to do that.

 

Broadwell, Intel's next generation, will continue to use the LGA-1150 socket and (presumably) maintain compatibility with current chipsets. A cheap-ish Pentium G3258 or Core i3 now should allow an upgrade to a Broadwell Core i5 later on. I think that's the smartest way to go.

[Altecice]

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INTEL BUDGET:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($44.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $219.98

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-21 14:27 EDT-0400

 

AMD BUDGET:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($139.97 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($74.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $214.96

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-21 14:28 EDT-0400

 

Budget if only a concern if you're trying to compare almost anything in AMD's lineup against a Core i5 or i7. But it doesn't make much sense to do that.

 

Broadwell, Intel's next generation, will continue to use the LGA-1150 socket and (presumably) maintain compatibility with current chipsets. A cheap-ish Pentium G3258 or Core i3 now should allow an upgrade to a Broadwell Core i5 later on. I think that's the smartest way to go.

 

 

Hmm I stand corrected.  :blink: 

[Bubba200]

If I were buying a computer with a budget over 800 dollars, intel, no question about it.

Depends on the games, resolution and if you're using mantle or not. But usually that's true.

For right now I want to play moast demanding games (BF4, witcher 3, the new star wars battlefront ect) at ultra or high settings at 1080p but when I upgrade my 1 R9 280x to 2 R9 280x in crossfire I would want to play at the same settings at 1440p. And I would like to use mantle.

My budget is about $750-$800 but that includes the OS

If I go intel I will probably upgrade my i3 to an i5