What processor should I choose?

[EndermanDefeater]

I play ARK: Survival Evolved, and if you know anything about that game, you will know it is VERY demanding for your computer. Currently, these are my PC specs:

 

Motherboard: ASUS F2A85-M PRO

 

CPU: AMD A10-6800K APU (Quad-core) @ 4.30 GHz

 

GPU: XFX Double D R9 270X 1050M w/ 2GB vRAM

 

RAM: 8GB DDR3

 

HDD: Western Digital Blue WD10EZEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

 

I am thinking about something along the lines of in intel i5 or an AMD FX-8350 8-core CPU. I don't mind replacing my motherboard. Something in between the $200-$300 range would be perfect.

Also, I would like to record ARK/Minecraft with Dxtory in 1080p (60fps preferably), or at least better quality than THIS:

If you need any more info, please tell me. Also, if an SSD would be a better choice for speed, I would happily get one of those as well.

[Swndlr]

i5

[Toddwjp]

i5, its got much stronger single core performance and will help in ark alot,

[mata-pombos]

i5 4690k + a cheap cooler lie the coolermaster hyper 212 evo

if you dont want to overclock just get the i5 4460 or the 4690 non k

8350 is more for livestreaming as i5 performance in games is better

[EndermanDefeater]

i5

 

i5, its got much stronger single core performance and will help in ark alot,

Which i5?

 

i5 4690k + a cheap cooler lie the coolermaster hyper 212 evo

if you dont want to overclock just get the i5 4460 or the 4690 non k

8350 is more for livestreaming as i5 performance in games is better

Why should I get a cheaper processor if I don't want to overclock?

[SkixAces]

Which i5?

 

Why should I get a cheaper processor if I don't want to overclock?

The only difference between the 4460 and the 4460k is that the k version is unlocked, which means you can overclock.

So the non k version is cheaper

[LIGISTX]

A cheaper non "k" CPU will cost less money, and if you have no intentions of OCing in the future, there is no need to buy the K

[EndermanDefeater]

The only difference between the 4460 and the 4460k is that the k version is unlocked, which means you can overclock.

So the non k version is cheaper

 

A cheaper non "k" CPU will cost less money, and if you have no intentions of OCing in the future, there is no need to buy the K

Ok, now I understand. What would be the best motherboard for the 4460?

[mata-pombos]

Which i5?

 

Why should I get a cheaper processor if I don't want to overclock?

the "k" means the cpu is unlocked for overcloking. Non k processors are cheaper than k processors.

But if you buy a k series processor you need something better than the stock intel cooler for overclocking.

[mata-pombos]

Ok, now I understand. What would be the best motherboard for the 4460?

just get an affordable motherboard on the h97 socket from a reputable brand such as asus, msi, gigabyte...

[EndermanDefeater]

just get an affordable motherboard on the h97 socket from a reputable brand such as asus, msi, gigabyte...

ok, I will look those up. Should I get a ssd and from what brand?

[mata-pombos]

ok, I will look those up. Should I get a ssd and from what brand?

at that price point you shouldn´t get an ssd unless you can live with 120gb of storage. You should put as much money on your gpu 

this is a good build

 

[EndermanDefeater]

at that price point you shouldn´t get an ssd unless you can live with 120gb of storage. You should put as much money on your gpu 

this is a good build

 

The problem is I do want to play the latest games in 1080p 60fps and I already have a decent GPU. All I am looking to upgrade is my processor and my HDD (possibly)

[mata-pombos]

The problem is I do want to play the latest games in 1080p 60fps and I already have a decent GPU. All I am looking to upgrade is my processor and my HDD (possibly)

oh sh*t this video was for another post! awkward... sorry. Anyway good ssd: crucial mx or samsung 850 evo

[runit3]

The problem is I do want to play the latest games in 1080p 60fps and I already have a decent GPU. All I am looking to upgrade is my processor and my HDD (possibly)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($166.95 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($67.89 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($102.89 @ OutletPC)

Total: $337.73

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-04 10:07 EDT-0400

[bomerr]

You won't gain much in terms of CPU upgrade for ARK.

 

My friend with an i7-5820k and GTX 980 [OC'd] would play ARK on high settings and FPS would be around 30. 

[Guest]

Go to http://ARK.intel.com

Select an i5 & Pick Your Poison.

[EndermanDefeater]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($166.95 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($67.89 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($102.89 @ OutletPC)

Total: $337.73

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-04 10:07 EDT-0400

I may end up getting this, except changing the 4460 to a 4690k just incase I ever want to do some overclocking.

 

 

You won't gain much in terms of CPU upgrade for ARK.

 

My friend with an i7-5820k and GTX 980 [OC'd] would play ARK on high settings and FPS would be around 30.

Well, I don't really need to play on high necessarily. Currently these are my settings.

 

Resolution: 1920x1200

Relolution Scale is almost all the way up

World Tile Buffers: High

View Distance: High

Anti-Aliasing: High

Post Processing: High

General Shadows: Medium

Terrain Shadows: Medium

Textures: High

Sky Quality: all the way down

Ground Quality: all the way down

Mesh Level Of Detail: about half

 

and I get 20-30 fps while recording and 30-40 when not. (on single player)

[DaMagicalManiac]

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106.html

Different CPUs for different price-brackets, however others are saying ARK benefits from single-core performance so many chose one of the i5s (such as the 4690k you mentioned).

If you do get an overclockable intel part make sure that you have a z97 board (you need the correct type of motherboard to overclock)

[EndermanDefeater]

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106.html

Different CPUs for different price-brackets, however others are saying ARK benefits from single-core performance so many chose one of the i5s (such as the 4690k you mentioned).

If you do get an overclockable intel part make sure that you have a z97 board (you need the correct type of motherboard to overclock)

Ok, will do!

[Nena Trinity]

Ark has good multi-core support so if its ONLY for this game you can actually get a FX and not worry.

 

Is any other game having issues?

 

Edit: It will have DX12 soon to!!!

[EndermanDefeater]

Go to http://ARK.intel.com

Select an i5 & Pick Your Poison.

True dat.

[EndermanDefeater]

Ark has good multi-core support so if its ONLY for this game you can actually get a FX and not worry.

 

Is any other game having issues?

 

Edit: It will have DX12 soon to!!!

First, it is definetly not only for ARK. I would also like to record Minecraft, FS15, and Cities: Skylines in 108060.

 

Issues? Not really. But I cannot record in 1080p because of my processor.

 

What will have DX12?

[Nena Trinity]

First, it is definetly not only for ARK. I would also like to record Minecraft, FS15, and Cities: Skylines in 108060.

 

Issues? Not really. But I cannot record in 1080p because of my processor.

 

What will have DX12?

No idea about Minecraft and not even sure what FS15 is but Cities Skyline likes 8 cores!

[EndermanDefeater]

No idea about Minecraft and not even sure what FS15 is but Cities Skyline likes 8 cores!

FS15 = Farming Simulator 15

I think I chose the i5 4690k

and the

Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard