Gaming CPU needed

[JoshPC]

Im unsure which route to take for my first PC build. I know Intel has better performance per cores, but then AMD has more cores and newer games are starting to use more then 2 cores.

Could someone please tell me the pros and cons of Intel CPUs and AMD CPUs.

[alexhelvetica]

What is your budget on the CPU and are you going to OC

 

There is no point starting a flamewar if you want a $80 CPU and you do not want to OC.

[Godlygamer23]

First off, what is your budget?

[Deletive]

Intel, It's 2015, no point in recommend and 2011 socket with a 2012 chip to go with it (which is what 6-8 cores socket uses). You'd more features and stuff with intel. 

[Benji_w]

Everyone on this forum will tell you to buy an i5 because blanket statement.

 

AMD isn't viable without overclocking the living crap out of it and by the time you've spent all the cash to get the most out of it, an i5 rig would have been cheaper.

[PlayStation 2]

Budget.

[dark_xzyph3r]

Im unsure which route to take for my first PC build. I know Intel has better performance per cores, but then AMD has more cores and newer games are starting to use more then 2 cores.

Could someone please tell me the pros and cons of Intel CPUs and AMD CPUs.

 

I feel that since you said "Low end AMD" your budget is low, So at super low budgets I think AMD has the better Price to Performance ratio but when you start spending $200 - $350 for a CPU then Intel has better performance for your money.

[Andrew Storlie]

Just go intel, even an i3 is enough for games and gives you room to upgrade to a 4790k later on that will kill every amd chip they make. Amd is a dead brand, the technology is years old. Its all the same stuff with just little faster cpus each year. And ghz means nothing anymore. A 4.0ghz intel will beat a 5.0ghz amd chip almost all the time

[dark_xzyph3r]

Just go intel, even an i3 is enough for games and gives you room to upgrade to a 4790k later on that will kill every amd chip they make. Amd is a dead brand, the technology is years old. Its all the same stuff with just little faster cpus each year. And ghz means nothing anymore. A 4.0ghz intel will beat a 5.0ghz amd chip almost all the time

 

Just wait for ZEN

[Enderman]

if you give us a budget we can tell you exactly what mobo+CPU combo you should spend it on

[JoshPC]

What is your budget on the CPU and are you going to OC

 

There is no point starting a flamewar if you want a $80 CPU and you do not want to OC.

My budget is $150 Australian dollars

[Andrew Storlie]

Just wait for ZEN

Once zen comes out intel will still beat it with something new, its just life.

[dark_xzyph3r]

Once zen comes out intel will still beat it with something new, its just life.

 

I think the AMD APU's have good market-share

[Benji_w]

Once zen comes out intel will still beat it with something new, its just life.

 

Hmmmm... Much blanket, very statement...

[alexhelvetica]

One of these, probably the i3 or APU.

 

 

i3 4170 - http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=32314

A10 7700k - http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=26526

FX 6300 - http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=21808

[Fate]

My budget is $150 Australian dollars

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i34160

 

FX-6300 is a similar price, but there's no point in getting it for gaming imo. The i3 will be a lot better in single threaded games and about the same in games optimized for many cores. Also, with the i3, you can get an i5/i7 without having to buy a new motherboard. 

[JoshPC]

One of these, probably the i3 or APU.

 

 

i3 4170 - http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=32314

A10 7700k - http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=26526

FX 6300 - http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=21808

I've been thinking between getting an i3-4170 and upgrading to an i5 in the future. Would that be the best way to go?

[PlayStation 2]

$150AUD? Probably an 860K.

 

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i34160

 

FX-6300 is a similar price, but there's no point in getting it imo. The i3 will be a lot better in single threaded games and about the same in games optimized for many cores. Also, with the i3, you can get an i5/i7 without having to buy a new motherboard. 

/summon kaveri

No really, their newer APUs have some decent single core performance.

[Benji_w]

One of these, probably the i3 or APU.

 

 

i3 4170 - http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=32314

A10 7700k - http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=26526

FX 6300 - http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=21808

 

To get the most out of the APU he'd need to do overclocking and RAM overclocking so he's better off getting the i3.

[Benji_w]

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i34160

 

FX-6300 is a similar price, but there's no point in getting it for gaming imo. The i3 will be a lot better in single threaded games and about the same in games optimized for many cores. Also, with the i3, you can get an i5/i7 without having to buy a new motherboard. 

 

Assuming that games from here on out will remain single core optimized...

[Killervolt]

My budget is $150 Australian dollars

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=187_1490&products_id=32314

This i3, even for gaming. You could upgrade later.

[Aytex]

860k

[App4that]

Assuming that games from here on out will remain single core optimized...

Exactly! I'd love to have the crystal ball everyone seems to be able to get ahold of.

[alexhelvetica]

I've been thinking between getting an i3-4170 and upgrading to an i5 in the future. Would that be the best way to go?

I would go with that if you are going to get a dedicated GPU and you are gaming.

 

Go with the APU if you are gaming and are using the integrated GPU in the APU and you are gaming

 

Go with the FX 6300 if you are definitely getting a GPU right now and if you are video editing and rendering.

[Andrew Storlie]

I think the AMD APU's have good market-share

This ^^^^^^ personally for a non gpu setup, an amd apu is the best choice you can go with. But even a cheap i3 with a old 750ti can out beat an apu.