Which Processor Should I Choose?

[xSkopez]

Okay so I plan on upgrading my PC very soon and I am not really sure of what CPU I should get. I play games from time to time but that isn't really my main concern. I want a CPU that can handle the workload when I start to record. I will mainly be recording console gameplay (I know I'm horrible) through the Elgato Game Capture(1080p 60fps), Audio through Audacity, Webcam through Logitech's Recording software, and also be running some process in the background. I will from time to time also be recording PC games so that is still a concern but not a major one, mainly because my graphics card I believe will be the major factor with that.

 

So not trying to start an AMD vs Intel war but I need get opinions on what CPU would be best for my situation. I will be multitasking quite a bit. My main concern is getting a CPU that will get the job done for near the lowest price possible. I don't mind going a little over but I don't want to go overkill for what I actually need.

 

So to the main question, should I go with an AMD fx 8 Core Processor that is Cheaper, or a Intel i7 or i5 4 Core processor.

 

With this all being said I would prefer to spend the least amount of money to get the job done but I want to be sure that the CPU will be able to achieve my needs for recording.

 

I would prefer to stay in the under $300 price range!

 

The CPUs that I have currently been looking at are the AMD FX 8370 and the Intel i5 4590

 

Note: I will be purchasing the CPUs through Amazon, because I have Prime and I save money and get free 2 day shipping through Amazon.

 

 

 

 

Current PC Specs

 

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 750K

MOBO: MSI A78M-E35

RAM: 4 GBs Kingston HyperX 1600MHz

GFX: GTX 750

HDD: 1 TB WD Caviar Blue

PSU: Corsair 430W

 

 

Planned Upgraded PC Specs

 

CPU: Not Sure

MOBO: Not Sure

RAM: 8 GBs Kingston HyperX 1600MHz

GFX: Not Sure
HDD: 1 TB WD Caviar Blue

SSD: ADATA 128 GB

PSU: Depends on CPU/GFX Card

[PlayStation 2]

What do you mean by "multitasking"

AND PLEASE GET RID OF THE CX430

[manikyath]

What do you mean by "multitasking"

AND PLEASE GET RID OF THE CX430

this.

 

and consider looking into the i5 6600K

[xSkopez]

What do you mean by "multitasking"

AND PLEASE GET RID OF THE CX430

I will be using Skype, Chrome, while recording gameplay, audio, and webcam. When not recording I will also be using Skype, Chrome, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, and sometimes other programs. Most of the time I will have a lot if not all of these programs open or at least need them open.

[OAcesync]

You can consider getting an Intel Xeon it's a i7 for pretty much i5 price range

[SeanAngelo]

I will be using Skype, Chrome, while recording gameplay, audio, and webcam. When not recording I will also be using Skype, Chrome, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, and sometimes other programs. Most of the time I will have a lot if not all of these programs open or at least need them open.

i5 6600k + z170 board

 

OR

 

i5 4690k + msi z97 krait 

[19_blackie_73]

You can consider getting an Intel Xeon it's a i7 for pretty much i5 price range

xeon 1231v3+h97 board will do it

[PlayStation 2]

I will be using Skype, Chrome, while recording gameplay, audio, and webcam. When not recording I will also be using Skype, Chrome, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, and sometimes other programs. Most of the time I will have a lot if not all of these programs open or at least need them open.

I'd go for an 8320E then personally.

[Benji_w]

Okay so I plan on upgrading my PC very soon and I am not really sure of what CPU I should get. I play games from time to time but that isn't really my main concern. I want a CPU that can handle the workload when I start to record. I will mainly be recording console gameplay (I know I'm horrible) through the Elgato Game Capture(1080p 60fps), Audio through Audacity, Webcam through Logitech's Recording software, and also be running some process in the background. I will from time to time also be recording PC games so that is still a concern but not a major one, mainly because my graphics card I believe will be the major factor with that.

 

So not trying to start an AMD vs Intel war but I need get opinions on what CPU would be best for my situation. I will be multitasking quite a bit. My main concern is getting a CPU that will get the job done for near the lowest price possible. I don't mind going a little over but I don't want to go overkill for what I actually need.

 

So to the main question, should I go with an AMD fx 8 Core Processor that is Cheaper, or a Intel i7 or i5 4 Core processor.

 

With this all being said I would prefer to spend the least amount of money to get the job done but I want to be sure that the CPU will be able to achieve my needs for recording.

 

I would prefer to stay in the under $300 price range!

 

The CPUs that I have currently been looking at are the AMD FX 8370 and the Intel i5 4590

 

Note: I will be purchasing the CPUs through Amazon, because I have Prime and I save money and get free 2 day shipping through Amazon.

 

 

 

 

Current PC Specs

 

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 750K

MOBO: MSI A78M-E35

RAM: 4 GBs Kingston HyperX 1600MHz

GFX: GTX 750

HDD: 1 TB WD Caviar Blue

PSU: Corsair 430W

 

 

Planned Upgraded PC Specs

 

CPU: Not Sure

MOBO: Not Sure

RAM: 8 GBs Kingston HyperX 1600MHz

GFX: Not Sure

HDD: 1 TB WD Caviar Blue

SSD: ADATA 128 GB

PSU: Depends on CPU/GFX Card

 

i5, you'll need to OC the living crap out of the AMD cpu and you'll probably not have the patience or money to build a custom loop.

[Benji_w]

I'd go for an 8320E then personally.

 

8370E would be a much better choice.

[PlayStation 2]

8370E would be a much better choice.

meh either or

just save $$$ and overclock the 8320e

[Benji_w]

meh either or

just save $$$ and overclock the 8320e

 

8370E overclocks further with less heat. Hence better choice. Not many good results from the 8320E plus he will need to be rock solid stable for his rendering and the more he pushes it the better off.

[Nena Trinity]

860K, FX-6300, i5-4690K or i7-4790K... (what ever you can afford!) 

[xSkopez]

8370E overclocks further with less heat. Hence better choice. Not many good results from the 8320E plus he will need to be rock solid stable for his rendering and the more he pushes it the better off.

 

 

meh either or

just save $$$ and overclock the 8320e

So should the 8320e and/or 8370e be able to handle my above mentioned workload? To me it seems like it would I just like to have other informed opinions. Also whatever I get I plan on adding an all in one liquid cooler.

[Prysin]

FX is well suited for rendering and editing. I had a 8320 myself which sat at 4.52GHz at around 1.4625 volts.... It OCd 900Mhz on stock voltages.. so 4.4Ghz... had to increase voltage A LOT to get 4.52GHz though...

 

i would suggest the 8370e... however bear in mind, buying a better binned chip is not indicative of OC headroom.... many 8370e's are "high strung" and takes a lot of fine tuning to hit higher clock speeds.

 

 

for motherboard, BE SURE TO GET A PROPER 8+2 PHASE BOARD FOR FX OCING..

cheapest option is the Gigabyte 970 UD3P. IT MUST BE THE "UD3P" no other variation of that board is 8+2....

A more expensive but better option is a 990FX board... like the Asus 990FX Sabertooth R2.... expensive, but damn damn good.