Budget processor/mobo help

[Lampy]

I've been putting together a budget computer build for myself for some time now, and I've run into a difficult decision (or at least I think so lol). The two processors I have to decide between is an AMD Athlon X4 860k and an Intel Pentium G3258. The reason I have difficulty choosing between the two is this:

 

Athlon X4 860k

+ Overclockable quad core

+ Better Passmark rating for less than a $10 difference

- FM2+ socket pretty much restricts me to APUs unless I upgrade the entire mobo

 

Pentium G3258

+ Larger upgradeability with its LGA1150 socket

 

Should I concentrate on performance now and upgrade the CPU/mobo together, or sacrifice a couple cores for the sake of upgrading?

 

Here's the Passmark comparison link: http://www.cpubenchmark.net/compare.php?cmp[]=2362&cmp[]=2267

 

Here's the build I have down so far (I have it set to AMD right now for price reasons): http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/Lampy314/saved/66xNnQ

 

I'd like to keep it around that price range, if possible, so around $750 CAD before taxes. Changes to the build are welcome, but I'd prefer to hang on to the case, if possible.

 

Thanks in advance for your help.

[cheeze_tartz]

I'd get the Pentium. It's overclockable and you can upgrade to an i3/i5/i7 later. Also, why a Wi-fi adapter?

[Faceman]

@Lampy

 

What is the purpose of the build?  Gaming?

 

Anyways.. you have the budget for an i3, and that is by far the best processor within your budget.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/wWVvkL
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/wWVvkL/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($138.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($83.98 @ NCIX)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.81 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Sandisk Solid State Drive 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($63.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.95 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($199.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($54.75 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($54.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $726.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-26 02:14 EDT-0400

[Lampy]

I'd get the Pentium. It's overclockable and you can upgrade to an i3/i5/i7 later. Also, why a Wi-fi adapter?

I live in a basement apartment, so I don't have access to ethernet. That is just in case I can't get a powerline adapter.

[Lampy]

@Lampy

 

What is the purpose of the build?  Gaming?

 

Anyways.. you have the budget for an i3, and that is by far the best processor within your budget.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/wWVvkL

Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/wWVvkL/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($138.98 @ DirectCanada)

Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($83.98 @ NCIX)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.81 @ DirectCanada)

Storage: Sandisk Solid State Drive 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($63.98 @ DirectCanada)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.95 @ Vuugo)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($199.99 @ NCIX)

Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($54.75 @ Vuugo)

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($54.99 @ NCIX)

Total: $726.43

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-26 02:14 EDT-0400

A little over my budget, but definitely something to consider. Keep in mind that I live in Canada, not US, so pricing is gonna be different.

[kronickiller]

got any parts u can salvage from a old computer

that cuts cost down pretty good

save alot of money if u dont gotta buy a case and hard drives

can put money saved into better processor

[Lampy]

got any parts u can salvage from a old computer

that cuts cost down pretty good

save alot of money if u dont gotta buy a case and hard drives

can put money saved into better processor

No previous computers I can salvage from. I'm upgrading from a laptop, so I'm basically starting all from scratch.

[kronickiller]

i'd dump the ssd , heat sink, fan , mobo , chip 

find a cheaper case

try to find a cheap i5  or i3 if ugotta and mobo with heat sink included

and just upgrade the fans and heatsink later

 

dont go fm2 lol it wasnt good when it was new

if u get a 50 dollar case and should leave with 300 for mobo and chip

maybe find a combo pack

 

something like this

http://www.ncix.com/detail/ncix-bundle-deal-asus-b85m-d-ca-107845.htm

not sure if heatsink included with intel chips u might find somethin cheaper i never looked hard

[Ketcchup]

Consider the i3 over the pentium; some games don't run in 2 threads or shutter

 

This is a CPU chart in GTAV

http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/92/929129/2847596-8988251569-gtav_.png

 

look how the pentium has minimums of 8-9

[Faceman]

A little over my budget, but definitely something to consider. Keep in mind that I live in Canada, not US, so pricing is gonna be different.

I did use Canadian pricing. This is the build you should get. If you have $750 CAD, this is under budget. You won't get a better setup than the one I built for you.