Need help choosing a CPU

[JaffaWarrior]

A friend of mine has asked me to build him a PC to play games and also use either Fraps or Dxtory to capture the game. The two CPUs that I considered for the build were the i7 3770 or the FX-8350. The FX-8350 is cheaper and allows me to fit an SSD into the budget. Would any of you recommend one of these CPUs or something different? I understand that the FX-8350 will allow overclocking which will allow me to get extra performance from the CPU. 

Specs for the build are:

Corsair 300r 

CXM 600 (Possibly TX650)

2Tb Seagate barracuda 

8GB RAM

XFX 7870 Tahiti LE

SanDisk 128GB SSD (If using FX-8350)

 

AMD FX-8350
Asus M5A97 LE R2.0

 

Or

 

i7 3770

MSI H77MA-G43

 

 

[nightlitezzz]

3770

 

EDIT: Get the 8320 instead. Games might run better in the future on this CPU.

[Youbetternot]

FX 8350 or 3770

[Samdb]

FX-8350, you need an SSD.

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/45848-what-cpu-should-you-choose/

[Villain]

An SSD is quite nice to have. Although the 3770 will likely outperform the 8350 in most games, it isn't enough to skimp on getting a faster hard drive.

[Samdb]

The 3770 will likely outperform the 8350 in most games.

 

Don't be so sure.

[DirkaFat]

An SSD is quite nice to have. Although the 3770 will likely outperform the 8350 in most games, it isn't enough to skimp on getting a faster hard drive.

Outperform? I thought games didn't stress CPU enough to make a noticeable/constant difference between i5, i7, 8350, etc.

[Samdb]

Outperform? I thought games didn't stress CPU enough to make a noticeable/constant difference between i5, i7, 8350, etc.

 

Check out the Intel vs AMD video on this topic:

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/46978-for-best-z87-gd65-motherboards-performance/

[Youbetternot]

FX 8350 known as best cpu for gaming

[Villain]

Outperform? I thought games didn't stress CPU enough to make a noticeable/constant difference between i5, i7, 8350, etc.

 

There are definitely games that stress the CPU enough to make a difference, but even in the most extreme cases it may only be a 6~ frame difference. The difference between an i5 and an i7 in gaming isn't relevant, but an 8350 vs a 3770, there will be a difference in some games. There are also some games where the 8350 actually wins as well, but from the benchmarks I've seen, it tends to be less frequent.

[wtfxmitchell]

8350, with the new consoles having an 8 core cpu, the games will be optimized for that

[TechFan@ic]

How about neither ? I have a better proposition, the FX 8320, it's $40 less expensive than the 8350 but overclocks nearly as well as the 8350.
The $40 in savings will allow you buy a very good aftermarket cooler for the CPU and really take advantage of its overclocking potential.

 

The NZXT Havik 140mm CPU cooler is what I'd recommend it's only within a degree of the Noctua NH-D14 and the Corsair H80 (any double thickness liquid cooler) but it's less expensive.

The Asus M5A97 R2.0 is a perfect board for the job and it's what I'd recommend.

Also please take note that the HD 7950 has come down in price significantly, making it a much better choice than the 7870 Tahiti LE.

The blue text links to Amazon.com webpages of the product.

I hope this helps.

[bamerx98]

 

A friend of mine has asked me to build him a PC to play games and also use either Fraps or Dxtory to capture the game. The two CPUs that I considered for the build were the i7 3770 or the FX-8350. The FX-8350 is cheaper and allows me to fit an SSD into the budget. Would any of you recommend one of these CPUs or something different? I understand that the FX-8350 will allow overclocking which will allow me to get extra performance from the CPU. 

Specs for the build are:

Corsair 300r 

CXM 600 (Possibly TX650)

2Tb Seagate barracuda 

8GB RAM

XFX 7870 Tahiti LE

SanDisk 128GB SSD (If using FX-8350)

 

AMD FX-8350

Asus M5A97 LE R2.0

 

Or

 

i7 3770

MSI H77MA-G43

 

Get the 8320 but jump up to the M5a99x Evo R2.0 

[smeek]

I would say go for Intel, From personal usage in recording game footage for friends or just for fun, i never have a problem and rendering in PPCC has no problem and exports pretty fast. I have a 3770K at 4.8Ghz.

[totjup5]

Get the 8350, the ssd will make a big difference.

[iWearKiltz]

i'm using a 6100, which is just a 6 core version of the 8 core you're suggesting.

 

i have to say, amd chips run hotter and carry more power. from my experience, 3770k, and get him to borrow money for a ssd. he wont regret it

 

hope this helps

[Joshyy]

I got the AMD FX-8320 on Thursday for £30 less, I'd definitely recommend going with it over the 8350, I've been able to get it to 4.6 on stock (1.35V)

[Breakdown]

From those two, go for the FX 8350.

 

Or you could get a slightly slower clocked and slightly less overclockable FX 8320 for a bit cheaper, and put the extra money elsewhere in the build.

[DiamondFX]

FX 8350 or 3770

 

If your budget is limited, the FX-8350 will be better with an SSD. Get a decent motherboard to have the overclocking potential you will need it in the future. 

[BookerDeWitt]

I say go for an FX 8320 with a nice cooler and overclock it.