How Much CPU power do I need?

[xunil]

I've been shopping around for a new 400 dollar build, and I'm not quite sure how much CPU power I need.  I play basic games like Dota 2 and Town Of Salem.  I also do 3D modeling, as I own a 3D printer which I use for projects.  On this system, I will be running Xubuntu Linux 14.04, and will be supplied with 8 gb of RAM, as well as an R9 270X.  Any recommendations for a CPU?  

[Midnitewarrior4]

pentium 3258 ? its an aniversary edition and can be overclocked, beats most i3`s for gaming when oc`ed

edit: can also be oc`ed on certain non z97 boards like i believe its the asus b85 mobo

[Kyuubixchidori]

I've been shopping around for a new 400 dollar build, and I'm not quite sure how much CPU power I need.  I play basic games like Dota 2 and Town Of Salem.  I also do 3D modeling, as I own a 3D printer which I use for projects.  On this system, I will be running Xubuntu Linux 14.04, and will be supplied with 8 gb of RAM, as well as an R9 270X.  Any recommendations for a CPU?  

youd want a I5 if you can afford it. if not a I3

[Midnitewarrior4]

I've been shopping around for a new 400 dollar build, and I'm not quite sure how much CPU power I need.  I play basic games like Dota 2 and Town Of Salem.  I also do 3D modeling, as I own a 3D printer which I use for projects.  On this system, I will be running Xubuntu Linux 14.04, and will be supplied with 8 gb of RAM, as well as an R9 270X.  Any recommendations for a CPU?  

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edit: i dont recomend this much but if your going to be modeling more then gaming and you need those extra cores and cant get an i5 or decent i3 you could go the amd route with a fx 6300 or something similar

[xunil]

I do not want a dual-core CPU, because some of the software I'm using benefits from more cores.  Also, games I would like to purchase in the future do not run on dual core.

[SirSquid]

pentium 3258 ? its an aniversary edition and can be overclocked, beats most i3`s for gaming when oc`ed

edit: can also be oc`ed on certain non z97 boards like i believe its the asus b85 mobo

No just no.  i have a G3258 OC'd to 4.2GHz and it struggles in a lot of things especially 3D modeling.  Get yourself an AMD fx-6300 and do not make the same mistake i made.

[App4that]

If your total budget it 400 then it will be tough to fit a quad core Intel into it.

[xunil]

What about a FX-8320E?  I found one for 120 dollars.

[xNeon]

I do not want a dual-core CPU, because some of the software I'm using benefits from more cores.  Also, games I would like to purchase in the future do not run on dual core.

You may want to look at an FX8350. It's an 8 core. They may be a bit outdated but I think you can find it for dirt cheap at this point.

[xunil]

8 physical cores? Or Hyperthreaded?

[SirSquid]

8 physical cores? Or Hyperthreaded?

The FX8350 has 8 physical cores and is a nice overclocker.

[TheMechEngineer]

8 physical cores? Or Hyperthreaded?

 

I think people are trying to say that you'd need at least a quad core or hyperthreaded dual core.

The Pentium CPUs are dual cores without hyperthreading.

[xunil]

Thanks all, compiling a build as we speak.

[xunil]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fr77NG, here is my build.  I already have a HDD.  Tell me what you guys think about it!

[pckid]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fr77NG, here is my build.  I already have a HDD.  Tell me what you guys think about it!

Pretty good build

[BigDay]

why not try and fit a 4460 in there?

[Guest]

No just no.  i have a G3258 OC'd to 4.2GHz and it struggles in a lot of things especially 3D modeling.  Get yourself an AMD fx-6300 and do not make the same mistake i made.

When I had an FX-6300 rendering was one hell of a task for it, overclocked to 3.8 ghz.