500$ build help

[tataklee]

7 minutes ago, GamerMan said:

A quad core is gonna be better anyways even with a downgrade to a 750ti. That dual-core will hurt in AAA games

Okay, I'm not going to argue that the i5-6500 is a better CPU than the i3, but I will argue that it will do much in terms of gaming performance. The GTX 750 Ti however is borderline acceptable when it comes to gaming performance. Just take a look at those benchmarks, they are pretty self explanatory, even if you're not german. Just make sure you select the gaming benchmarks.

 

http://www.pcgameshardware.de/CPU-Hardware-154106/Tests/Rangliste-Bestenliste-1143392/

14 minutes ago, Starelementpoke said:

 

What benchmarks say that?

Admittedly I don't have actual benchmarks to link. This is the only remotely useful link I could find. Still makes me uncomfortable recommending an i3 together with a R9.

 

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18706539

 

[SirWendall]

15 hours ago, tataklee said:

Okay, I'm not going to argue that the i5-6500 is a better CPU than the i3, but I will argue that it will do much in terms of gaming performance. The GTX 750 Ti however is borderline acceptable when it comes to gaming performance. Just take a look at those benchmarks, they are pretty self explanatory, even if you're not german. Just make sure you select the gaming benchmarks.

 

http://www.pcgameshardware.de/CPU-Hardware-154106/Tests/Rangliste-Bestenliste-1143392/

Admittedly I don't have actual benchmarks to link. This is the only remotely useful link I could find. Still makes me uncomfortable recommending an i3 together with a R9.

 

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18706539

 

I know its a weak GPU. With that said you can probably find a second hand 660 or 660ti for $90 too. A 660ti will handle a fair bit of games by today's standards on high

[tataklee]

 

2 minutes ago, GamerMan said:

I know its a weak GPU. With that said you can probably find a second hand 660 or 660ti for $90 too. A 660ti will handle a fair bit of games by today's standards on high

Sure, if the OP is fine with buying used hardware, this would be a viable option.

[Jack Kaye Pc Gamer]

1 hour ago, Starelementpoke said:

Not really, 860k has better IPC than the 6300, and the 6300 is great with the 280x.

 

What benchmarks say that?

 

In quite a few situations the 6300 outperforms the 860k.(these benchmarks aren't with a 280x)

I'd still recommend a 4460