AM3+ or FM2+ ?

[FluffySnowflakes]

I've heard that am3+ is dead but even so the performance on those chips are better then fm2+'s cpu (not apu). Should i stick with the 860k(fm2+) or get something strong like a 6300 (or maybe 4200 as that is dirt cheap atm)?

[zappian]

Neither.

 

Honestly the best platform now in terms of performance and upgradibility the 1150 socket is just amazing.

[Enderman]

save up and do a proper upgrade to 1150

[d3sl91]

I've heard that am3+ is dead but even so the performance on those chips are better then fm2+'s cpu (not apu). Should i stick with the 860k(fm2+) or get something strong like a 6300 (or maybe 4200 as that is dirt cheap atm)?

 

Going CPU + GPU? AM3+

 

Going APU (So, using onboard/on-chip video) Use FM2+

 

That's my general recommendation. I would, however, recommend looking at benchmarks for whatever you will be doing. And compare to an i3 or i5 as well. The price different really isnt that bad anymore. 

[FluffySnowflakes]

I wonder what new goodies AMD will bring this year

[soaringchicken]

1150 with g3258 is best move to 1150. Doesn't bottleneck my toxic 280x

[SImoHayha]

I wonder what new goodies AMD will bring this year

I highly doubt any goodies...seeing that they haven't made a really new chip for some time save for the 860k........you should save up for intel 1150 socket...

[FluffySnowflakes]

how well does the pentium do on regular usage, multiple browsing tabs, school work?

[Aniallation]

how well does the pentium do on regular usage, multiple browsing tabs, school work?

You won't notice a difference between G3258 and 860K in those tasks.

 

In gaming, G3258 is actually worse then 860K.

 

Just don't upgrade until you can afford at least an i5.

[Aniallation]

1150 with g3258 is best move to 1150. Doesn't bottleneck my toxic 280x

860K is better then G3258 for gaming, unless you strictly play MMOs

[FluffySnowflakes]

I most likely will be playing LoL, War thunder, cs:go (when i buy it). Maybe battlefield but 60 bucks for a game? >.<

[SImoHayha]

You won't notice a difference between G3258 and 860K in those tasks.

 

In gaming, G3258 is actually worse then 860K.

 

Just don't upgrade until you can afford at least an i5.

or a nice i 3

[FluffySnowflakes]

At an i3 price point, i think amd offers more. 

[Aniallation]

or a nice i 3

i3 isn't worth upgrading to if you have to switch out motherboard as well. Pentium to i3 might be worth the money to some people but not 860K

[Aniallation]

At an i3 price point, i think amd offers more. 

When buying new, i3 is worth it over 860K, but if you already have the Athlon it's not worth it to switch.

[dandrix]

Jeez, dont go with neither Pentium or i3, if you cant get good i5, go with FX 6 or 8 core, theyre still solid chips no matter what some Intel biased guys say here.

[FluffySnowflakes]

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/yes no?

[SImoHayha]

Jeez, dont go with neither Pentium or i3, if you cant get good i5, go with FX 6 or 8 core, theyre still solid chips no matter what some Intel biased guys say here.

Biased....coming from the guy that wouldn't give any evidence to back up his claim.........

[SImoHayha]

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/yes no?

you forgot to give the real link silly goose.

[FluffySnowflakes]

Derp, forget thats not how that website works, http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NgWLHx

[FluffySnowflakes]

I would go for a 6300 but idk if AM3+ will die out and leave no upgrade-abliltiy. However if it can last me 5+ years ill consider it and make a new pc when i need it

[dandrix]

Biased....coming from the guy that wouldn't give any evidence to back up his claim.........

???

[SImoHayha]

I would go for a 6300 but idk if AM3+ will die out and leave no upgrade-abliltiy. However if it can last me 5+ years ill consider it and make a new pc when i need it

You know if you have a tv with HDMI it will work the same as a monitor...

[FluffySnowflakes]

I dont like the idea of a 5 foot tv in front of my face :3

[SImoHayha]

I dont like the idea of a 5 foot tv in front of my face :3

well aright here is a better build it has an i3 and the PSU is part of the case and it fits the budget only going over by few bucks

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($104.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($54.49 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill NS Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($60.98 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 270 2GB TurboDuo Video Card  ($149.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: Cooler Master Elite 350 ATX Mid Tower Case w/500W Power Supply  ($54.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Monitor: LG 22M35D 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($87.99 @ NCIX US)

Total: $562.42

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-15 19:43 EST-0500

 

ase Total: $561.43   Shipping: $0.99   Total: $562.42