Choosing a cpu

[Daringpear]

My 3 choices for a potential cpu are as follows:

*AMD Athlon X4 860K (70$)

*AMD A10-7870K (130$)

*Intel Core i5 4460 (175$)

 

Budget is definitely a concern for me, so I'm hesitant to go with the i5, especially since the A10 isn't too much worse (http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i5-4460-vs-AMD-A10-7870K) (I know i shouldn't compare 2 different brands, but this is just preliminary) Additionally, I've seen a benchmark (cant remember where) that showed the X4 performing better in gaming than the A10...Can you guys help me sort this out? What are your recommendations? Do you recommend anything different*?

 

*(I need 4 cores)

[PlayStation 2]

Please, don't use CPUBoss.

With that out of the way, do you have a particular budget? If no, i5.

[TheGhzGuy]

My 3 choices for a potential cpu are as follows:

*AMD Athlon X4 860K (70$)

*AMD A10-7870K (130$)

*Intel Core i5 4460 (175$)

 

Budget is definitely a concern for me, so I'm hesitant to go with the i5, especially since the A10 isn't too much worse (http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i5-4460-vs-AMD-A10-7870K) (I know i shouldn't compare 2 different brands, but this is just preliminary) Additionally, I've seen a benchmark (cant remember where) that showed the X4 performing better in gaming than the A10...Can you guys help me sort this out? What are your recommendations? Do you recommend anything different*?

 

*(I need 4 cores)

CPUBoss is a horrible way of comparing CPUs. Look at actual reviews of the processors.

[suchamoneypit]

I agree with Dan, if the budget isn't a big concern I'd go with the i5.

[Benergy]

My 3 choices for a potential cpu are as follows:

*AMD Athlon X4 860K (70$)

*AMD A10-7870K (130$)

*Intel Core i5 4460 (175$)

 

Budget is definitely a concern for me, so I'm hesitant to go with the i5, especially since the A10 isn't too much worse (http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i5-4460-vs-AMD-A10-7870K) (I know i shouldn't compare 2 different brands, but this is just preliminary) Additionally, I've seen a benchmark (cant remember where) that showed the X4 performing better in gaming than the A10...Can you guys help me sort this out? What are your recommendations? Do you recommend anything different*?

 

*(I need 4 cores)

If it's GTA 5 that you need the 4 cores for, I'd say go with the i5. Even if you can get an older generation i5 for cheaper it'd be good.

[Numbafieve]

i have an i5 3450 and it is still keeping up with stuff today.  cant really go wrong with an i5, but the athlon is good too.  My mom still has a single core athlon 64 and its been a trooper for the last like 6 years.  still runs her 1 game today

[Daringpear]

Please, don't use CPUBoss.

With that out of the way, do you have a particular budget? If no, i5.

The i5 is pretty much the highest I can go, topping by build at at 800$

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VdGcJx

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VdGcJx/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.89 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($89.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($39.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate  1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive  ($69.89 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($203.98 @ Newegg)

Case: Silverstone Sugo SG13B-Q Mini ITX Tower Case  ($40.99 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case Fan: Cooler Master Blade Master 76.8 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($6.78 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: Asus VS228T-P 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($91.99 @ NCIX US)

Other: LG external disc reader ($24.00)

Other: Awsome Windows 7 deal! ($20.00)

Total: $811.48

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-11 19:20 EST-0500

[PlayStation 2]

The i5 is pretty much the highest I can go, topping by build at at 800$

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VdGcJx

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VdGcJx/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.89 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($89.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($39.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate  1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive  ($69.89 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($203.98 @ Newegg)

Case: Silverstone Sugo SG13B-Q Mini ITX Tower Case  ($40.99 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case Fan: Cooler Master Blade Master 76.8 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($6.78 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: Asus VS228T-P 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($91.99 @ NCIX US)

Other: LG external disc reader ($24.00)

Other: Awsome Windows 7 deal! ($20.00)

Total: $811.48

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-11 19:20 EST-0500

I'd push for it.

[TheGhzGuy]

The i5 is pretty much the highest I can go, topping by build at at 800$

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VdGcJx

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VdGcJx/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.89 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($89.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($39.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate  1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive  ($69.89 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($203.98 @ Newegg)

Case: Silverstone Sugo SG13B-Q Mini ITX Tower Case  ($40.99 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case Fan: Cooler Master Blade Master 76.8 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($6.78 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: Asus VS228T-P 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($91.99 @ NCIX US)

Other: LG external disc reader ($24.00)

Other: Awsome Windows 7 deal! ($20.00)

Total: $811.48

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-11 19:20 EST-0500

Is there a reason for Mini-ITX?

[Daringpear]

Is there a reason for Mini-ITX?

Honestly, because I can. LAN parties are fun as well

[Belgarathian]

Yeah... I'd be pushing for that i5 if I could make the budget go the distance. The Athlon is a great budget machine, but if you're looking to play the next AAA titles it's not going to be a great experience.