CPU Upgrade - Cost vs Performance

[cmarlow4]

Hello everyone! First post, looking to get some feedback and input on an impending upgrade.

 

As of now, I am running an AMD A8-3850, MSI GTX 460, and 8GB RAM.

 

Usage of the rig is probably:

70% Gaming (World of War: Ships, BeamNG.Drive, Kerbal Space Program, FSX)

20% Web browsing

10% Photo editing

 

Right now, as far as I can see, it seems like the CPU is the limiting factor vs the GPU. Also, because the multiplier is locked on the CPU, there is no overclocking AFAIK (correct me if I'm wrong!) However, I can overclock the GPU, haven't done much as it doesn't help because the CPU is so weak.

 

Anyways, I am looking for the cheapest route to get to a decent performance level.

 

So far, I have looked at:

i5-4590

i5-4690k (Good overclocking)

i7-975 (Old CPU, haven't looked into it much, but it's on the radar for the cost)

AMD FX-8320

 

Those are the ones I've seen that seem like good value for the money. If there's something better, let me know! Also, I'll have to upgrade the MB with any of these, advice on that is welcome as well.

 

One last thing, is the GPU going to quickly become the bottleneck?

 

Thanks!

[shypin]

i think the core i7 975 is going to give you the most performance

 

but i dont think any cpu would bottleneck a 460

[OAcesync]

Hello everyone! First post, looking to get some feedback and input on an impending upgrade.

 

As of now, I am running an AMD A8-3850, MSI GTX 460, and 8GB RAM.

 

Usage of the rig is probably:

70% Gaming (World of War: Ships, BeamNG.Drive, Kerbal Space Program, FSX)

20% Web browsing

10% Photo editing

 

Right now, as far as I can see, it seems like the CPU is the limiting factor vs the GPU. Also, because the multiplier is locked on the CPU, there is no overclocking AFAIK (correct me if I'm wrong!) However, I can overclock the GPU, haven't done much as it doesn't help because the CPU is so weak.

 

Anyways, I am looking for the cheapest route to get to a decent performance level.

 

So far, I have looked at:

i5-4590

i5-4690k (Good overclocking)

i7-975 (Old CPU, haven't looked into it much, but it's on the radar for the cost)

AMD FX-8320

 

Those are the ones I've seen that seem like good value for the money. If there's something better, let me know! Also, I'll have to upgrade the MB with any of these, advice on that is welcome as well.

 

One last thing, is the GPU going to quickly become the bottleneck?

 

Thanks!

Best value would be a i5 4460 instead of a 4590 with a H81/B85 mobo

[Hackentosher]

What if you got an 8350, or a g3258?

[Enderman]

an i5

a 4460 would give you the best bang for the buck because its core performance is better than anything AMD has

its also cheaper than a 4690(k) and a few hundred MHz won't be too much of a performance decrease

[cmarlow4]

What would the downfalls of the i7-975 be?

[SkilledRebuilds]

What would the downfalls of the i7-975 be?

Less single core performance more in line with the FX's, the modern Intel's are faster in this regard.

IMO, i5 4440-4460 and call it a day, games will use CPU effectively and use 100% of your GPU when not FPS-limited by YOU or Vsync.

And it's also very fast in normal use for software using 2-4 cores, say Photo/Video/Sound editing.

[cmarlow4]

I see, I see. I'm seeing the 4690k for $200 on ebay.. I like the idea of overclockability. I will definitely keep the 4440 and 4460 in mind.

 

I feel like having the ability to overclock it will allow me to keep it longer in the future before having to upgrade. What MB is good to go with either CPU, again, good price/features?

[incarnate]

I see, I see. I'm seeing the 4690k for $200 on ebay.. I like the idea of overclockability. I will definitely keep the 4440 and 4460 in mind.

I feel like having the ability to overclock it will allow me to keep it longer in the future before having to upgrade. What MB is good to go with either CPU, again, good price/features?

I love my Asus z97-A. The msi krait is also good.

[cmarlow4]

Okay, so, I'm still looking around.. I'm now looking at the i5-6600k. I'm seeing combo MB and CPU deals for ~$370-400.

With the new MB on a 4690k,it would be right around that price point, would it not?

[i_build_nanosuits]

Okay, so, I'm still looking around.. I'm now looking at the i5-6600k. I'm seeing combo MB and CPU deals for ~$370-400.

With the new MB on a 4690k,it would be right around that price point, would it not?

haswell is a bit cheaper, you could get away with something like this that would cost 300$

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($216.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($76.50 @ SuperBiiz)

Total: $293.49

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-27 22:45 EDT-0400

 

Needless to say this is a very strong CPU when it comes to gaming, and after that you'll want to upgrade that GTX460 which by today standard is very slow...

[cmarlow4]

Alright... So, right now, Newegg has a rebate for the ASRock extreme3 z97, bringing it down to $77...

 

Rebate is only good through today. What is the likelyhood of me being able to find this or a comparable board cheaper between now and cyber monday/black friday?

 

And on that note, probably a good idea to wait until BF/CM to see if there's any awesome deals on the 4690k?

[Nena Trinity]

Why not 860K, FX-6300, i5-4460 or i3-6100? :3