First PC Build Processor Core Advice

[InvertedGPR]

I'm building my first PC and have AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor as my CPU for $165. If i were to get an AMD quad-core processor instead of an 8-core would it affect the preformance just for gaming? This is my build right now: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/InvertedGPR/saved/YTLG3C

[Guest]

yes it would effect it in gaming,

I would recommend getting an i3 to be completely honest 

[kachel94]

Generally speaking the core count doesn't really matter unless you're playing CPU intensive games. E.g. ArmA series.

Best off spending the saved money on a better GPU!

[InvertedGPR]

Thanks guys but Im kind of confused. I got two different answers. I'm probably goin to be playing Fallout 4 a lot so what CPU should i go for for this?

[Kurtis444]

48 minutes ago, InvertedGPR said:

Thanks guys but Im kind of confused. I got two different answers. I'm probably goin to be playing Fallout 4 a lot so what CPU should i go for for this?

Get at least a quad core. I built a computer for a friend with a g3258 and it stuttered in fallout 4. Recently it was swapped for a 4690k and all the issues he was having are gone 

[InvertedGPR]

55 minutes ago, Kurtis444 said:

gone.Get at least a quad core. I built a computer for a friend with a g3258 and it stuttered in fallout 4. Recently it was swapped for a 4690k and all the issues he was having are gone 

My friend is saying that I should get the AMD processor because your getting more GHz for less of a price.

[InvertedGPR]

55 minutes ago, Kurtis444 said:

gone.Get at least a quad core. I built a computer for a friend with a g3258 and it stuttered in fallout 4. Recently it was swapped for a 4690k and all the issues he was having are gone 

My friend is saying that I should get the AMD processor because your getting more GHz for less of a price.

[Guest]

55 minutes ago, InvertedGPR said:

My friend is saying that I should get the AMD processor because your getting more GHz for less of a price.

more GHz isn't better.

Not all GHz are created equal.

 

 

[InvertedGPR]

19 minutes ago, Ronnie76 said:

more GHz isn't better.

Not all GHz are created equal.

 

 

Oh, alright. I think I'm getting it now.

[Guest]

4 minutes ago, InvertedGPR said:

Oh, alright. I think I'm getting it now.

Yeah, its very important that you do get the conecpt, not that I am biased to intel (I personally am but writing this unbiased) but AMD's architecture is a 2-3 years out of date. i5's compete with AMD's high end CPU's and i3's with mid tier'd CPU's. No matter which one you pick your gonna get something worth it. If you go intel, I highly recommend you go skylake. If not, the 8350.

[bomerr]

I don't like that build. You are spending 1400 on a PC and basically getting a bottom of the barrel entry level PC. 

 

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3k32pg
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3k32pg/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.98 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($153.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($153.18 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card  ($309.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: Crossover 27Q LED-P 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($300.00) 
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($90.99 @ Best Buy) 
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired Optical Mouse  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1572.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-09 21:31 EST-0500

 

 

You can get windows from the usual places or get a copy of windows 7-8.1 and upgrade that to Windows 10.

For the monitor this is the link:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CrossOver-2795QHD-2560x1440-LG-AH-IPS-Non-Glare-27-Monitor-/221708397727?hash=item339ed9ac9f:g:10kAAOSwBahVd8kT

 

You can baseclock overclock that CPU to 4.2+ Ghz and overclock the monitor to 96hz. 

 

Basically for 200 extra dollars you get a relatively high-end PC whereas before you were spending 1400 on an entry level PC. 

[InvertedGPR]

40 minutes ago, bomerr said:

I don't like that build. You are spending 1400 on a PC and basically getting a bottom of the barrel entry level PC. 

 

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3k32pg
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3k32pg/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.98 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($153.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($153.18 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card  ($309.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: Crossover 27Q LED-P 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($300.00) 
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($90.99 @ Best Buy) 
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired Optical Mouse  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1572.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-09 21:31 EST-0500

 

 

You can get windows from the usual places or get a copy of windows 7-8.1 and upgrade that to Windows 10.

For the monitor this is the link:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CrossOver-2795QHD-2560x1440-LG-AH-IPS-Non-Glare-27-Monitor-/221708397727?hash=item339ed9ac9f:g:10kAAOSwBahVd8kT

 

You can baseclock overclock that CPU to 4.2+ Ghz and overclock the monitor to 96hz. 

 

Basically for 200 extra dollars you get a relatively high-end PC whereas before you were spending 1400 on an entry level PC. 

Wow, thanks. This helps me out a lot. I'm sort of new to this all and I appreciate you guys helping me. I'm going to get this build for sure.

[bomerr]

2 minutes ago, InvertedGPR said:

Wow, thanks. This helps me out a lot. I'm sort of new to this all and I appreciate you guys helping me. I'm going to get this build for sure.

no problem.

 

btw if you can afford it, I'd recommend getting a i5-6500k because you can multiplier OC but the 6500 or 6400 make good bang for the buck CPUs with BLCK OC. 

[SteveGrabowski0]

4 hours ago, InvertedGPR said:

Thanks guys but Im kind of confused. I got two different answers. I'm probably goin to be playing Fallout 4 a lot so what CPU should i go for for this?

An Intel one. 

 

48 minutes ago, bomerr said:

I don't like that build. You are spending 1400 on a PC and basically getting a bottom of the barrel entry level PC. 

God yes, that was awful for the money.

[InvertedGPR]

2 minutes ago, bomerr said:

no problem.

 

btw if you can afford it, I'd recommend getting a i5-6500k because you can multiplier OC but the 6500 or 6400 make good bang for the buck CPUs with BLCK OC. 

If I can I'll be sure to upgrade that and also pcpartpicker little wattage generator says you only need a little more then 300 watts so shouldn't I stay at like a 400 watt power supply instead of 750 watt?

[bomerr]

3 minutes ago, InvertedGPR said:

If I can I'll be sure to upgrade that and also pcpartpicker little wattage generator says you only need a little more then 300 watts so shouldn't I stay at like a 400 watt power supply instead of 750 watt?

the evga g2 is a really really good quality PSU with a 10 year warranty. I put it there because of the build quality. There are some cheaper options (~$80) but anything sub $60 is usually meh build quality. 

[InvertedGPR]

So it won't affect efficency at all or something with the eztra watts?

[bomerr]

1 minute ago, InvertedGPR said:

So it won't affect efficency at all or something with the eztra watts?

Your PC only uses as many watts as it need. The PSU wattage is the max your PSU can deliver. As you can see, a PSUs max efficiency is around 50% load.

 

[InvertedGPR]

2 minutes ago, bomerr said:

Your PC only uses as many watts as it need. The PSU wattage is the max your PSU can deliver. As you can see, a PSUs max efficiency is around 50% load.

 

Oh, I understand. Honestly, at first I thought the rating was for just credibility or something