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rayzerj
By rayzerj
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So I am about to order a r9 280X, but I cannot choose a CPU to go with it! I'm thinking of going with the FX 8320 but I am also considering the FX 6300. The FX 8320 is about $40 more expensive. I was wondering if it's worth it to save up a bit more and buy the 8320 or just go with the 6300?

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The 6300 wont bottleneck or anything. Unless you absolutely need those 2 more cores, then the 8320. The 6300 is an amazing processor IMO.

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dipends what you do the 8320 is a beast of a chip the 6300 is same chip just with 6 cores instead of 8

Main Rig: CPU: 3570k Mobo: ga-z77x-ud5h-wb :RAM: 8gb kingson ddr3 1600 :gpu crossfire amd 290's Case: zalman z9 plus Cooler: h80i p/p SSD: nutron 120gb HDD: 2tb wd green 4tb seagate desktop                                              

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the 6300 is my starting point when i build rigs for people

Main Rig: CPU: 3570k Mobo: ga-z77x-ud5h-wb :RAM: 8gb kingson ddr3 1600 :gpu crossfire amd 290's Case: zalman z9 plus Cooler: h80i p/p SSD: nutron 120gb HDD: 2tb wd green 4tb seagate desktop                                              

Girlfirends: CPU: 8350 Mobo 990fxa-ud3 Ram 8gb kingson ddr3 1600 gpu: his 7850 case: inwin dragon rider SSD: nutron 120gb HDD: 2tb seagate                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

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I'm just planning to do some heavy gaming. I don't really video edit or anything like that.

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I'm just planning to do some heavy gaming. I don't really video edit or anything like that.

Then 6300 is the way to go.
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I have the 8320 and its a fantastic chip so far

Hope I could help!

Specs: CPU: AMD FX-8320 @4.0ghz GPU: ASUS DCUII GTX 770 PSU: EVGA Supernova 750g CASE: Fractal Define R4 RAM: 8 Gigabytes ADATA 1333 Mhz MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3

 

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I would just save for the 8320. 

 

The important thing is, those two extra cores brings an extra FPU with it.

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8320 might be more future proof considering the new consoles have 8 cores

 

(new console ports will be optimized for 8 cores)

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8320 might be more future proof considering the new consoles have 8 cores

 

(new console ports will be optimized for 8 cores)

However no games really take advantage of all 8 cores...

Hope I could help!

Specs: CPU: AMD FX-8320 @4.0ghz GPU: ASUS DCUII GTX 770 PSU: EVGA Supernova 750g CASE: Fractal Define R4 RAM: 8 Gigabytes ADATA 1333 Mhz MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3

 

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I'm just planning to do some heavy gaming. I don't really video edit or anything like that.

Both are good. Depends on your form factor of choice and budget.

 

Btw, you need to quote a post or tag a member or else they won't get a notification you replied to them.

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

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