Posted January 14, 2017 So before you start screaming WAIT FOR ZEN, I am. I already have a fx-6300 and want to upgrade, but on a budget. I don't want to have to buy a new am4 mobo and ddr4 ram on top of a new zen CPU. SO, assuming that fx prices drop after zen is released, could I pick up a 8350/9350 and more importantly would it be worthwhile. Or is it just too old and would start showing its age and I'd end up upgrading everything again anyway and have wasted more money overall? Thanks in advance Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/722754-buy-amd-fx-cpu/ Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 14, 2017 Unless you get an FX 8350 for less than 50$, no. Personal build > New-ish AMD main gaming setup PLEASE QUOTE OR @ ME FOR A RESPONSE Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/722754-buy-amd-fx-cpu/#findComment-9199144 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 14, 2017 dont get fx save up for kaby lake or zen if (you want to reply) { USE THE QUOTE BUTTON } else { DONT } Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/722754-buy-amd-fx-cpu/#findComment-9199150 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 14, 2017 Author 2 minutes ago, FanBlade said: dont get fx save up for kaby lake or zen But if its cheap surely its worth it? I doubt i'd be upgrading any time soon otherwise Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/722754-buy-amd-fx-cpu/#findComment-9199152 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 14, 2017 1 minute ago, Mr_Random_Guy said: But if its cheap surely its worth it? I doubt i'd be upgrading any time soon otherwise if you wont be upgrading anytime soon, its better worth to switch to intel / zem the most powerful fx, the 9590 cant match the modern i5s, so, when in the future you'll need the horsepower of an i5/i7, youll have to switch all the money you spent upgrading your fx 6300 to other fx's would be wasted in summary: on the whole, you'll save money by switching to intel / zen now if (you want to reply) { USE THE QUOTE BUTTON } else { DONT } Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/722754-buy-amd-fx-cpu/#findComment-9199164 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 14, 2017 I came here to scream: wait for Ryzen! Anyhow: http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/AMD-FX-6300-vs-AMD-FX-8350/1555vs1489 Around 20% better CPU. Not sure if it's worth that price, but you get basic idea, how better it would be. Are you prepared to pay 150$ for 20% performance increase? Well that's up to you Intel i7 12700K | Gigabyte Z690 Gaming X DDR4 | Pure Loop 240mm | G.Skill 3200MHz 32GB CL14 | CM V850 G2 | RTX 3070 Phoenix | Lian Li O11 Air mini Samsung EVO 960 M.2 250GB | Samsung EVO 860 PRO 512GB | 4x Be Quiet! Silent Wings 140mm fans WD My Cloud 4TB Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/722754-buy-amd-fx-cpu/#findComment-9199176 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 14, 2017 I would save up to get something good later,fx cpu is still great and wont be much difrent than 8k series cpu so i would save up for a newer cpu year/2 down the line Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/722754-buy-amd-fx-cpu/#findComment-9199188 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 14, 2017 Had a 6100 @ 4.1ghz, swapped a c2d laptop for an 8300 currently clocked all cores @ 4.2ghz. Real world performance difference was kinda meh. Silent build - You know your pc is too loud when the deaf complain. Windows 98 gaming build, smells like beige Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/722754-buy-amd-fx-cpu/#findComment-9199189 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 14, 2017 20 minutes ago, Mr_Random_Guy said: But if its cheap surely its worth it? I doubt i'd be upgrading any time soon otherwise No as you basically wasting money, that money could be save to get better zen cpu or upgrading other parts. Try overclocking it, i got my to 4.8 easily back when i had it. Magical Pineapples
