Gaming CPU

[T_Yamamoto]

yea that's true but i couldn't find a decent nvidia card that will last at least 3 years

Are you kidding me?

The 670 will last you for a long time.

 

[Rvenger]

FX8120 gets my vote. I would go for a GTX 670 for the graphics.

 

[Durvelle27]

the GTX 670 cost way to much

 

[Rvenger]

either a HD 6950 or HD 7850 @1920x1080 and BF3, MW3, Black Ops, WOW, Dirt3, Portal 2, Skyrim etc

Sorry I didn't see this sooner. Get a good non reference designed 7850. 6950 falls to its knees in tessellation.

 

[Magic Carpet]

the GTX 670 cost way to much

Exactly. Performance per dollar, OC 7850 is best. So, you're all set. Now..., pull the trigger. And bring in some benches

 

[Don Karnage]

Exactly. Performance per dollar, 7850 is King

Overclocked 7850 gets crushed by a stock 670

 

[Magic Carpet]

Overclocked 7850 gets crushed by a stock 670

But it costs more and generates more heat. 7850 should cut it for single displays.

 

[borisvodofsky]

Overclocked 7850 gets crushed by a stock 670

LOL, don's getting trolled...



the AMD 6100 is da best low cost option out of the 3.

Overclocks like a champ, and if you don't play games competitively, it's more than adequate when overclocked.

 

[holden j caufield]

x6? is dirt cheap on microcenter. Get a free mobo and sell it.

 

[blastingcap]

Why not get a Phenom II, someone said there was a sale on a Phenom II X4 955BE for $85 that just expired, but you can still find those for cheap... 965BE for $109 too. Better IPC than Bulldozer right? So just oc the heck out of it.

 

[Magic Carpet]

Why not get a Phenom II, someone said there was a sale on a Phenom II X4 955BE for $85 that just expired, but you can still find those for cheap... 965BE for $109 too. Better IPC than Bulldozer right? So just oc the heck out of it.

I suppose, old Phenom II are just as good but they are getting hard to find nowadays.

Bulldozer [FX] pro's:
Lower idle power consumption
More predictable overclocking
Some newer instructions [not sure, if any use]

Phenom II [955/965/1045T] pro's:
Better IPC
Price
Higher resale value

I'd choose 8120 if to get FX, though. Otherwise, best deal. This is hot, if you can drive to. (realistic overclock for your mobo >= 3.4 Ghz). Not bad for $100.

 

[Kristijonas]

Why is everyone suggesting FX and not Phenom X6, if benchmarks show that it's as fast or faster than it? Shouldn't it be much cheaper also, as older CPU?

 

[Magic Carpet]

Why is everyone suggesting FX and not Phenom X6, if benchmarks show that it's as fast or faster than it? Shouldn't it be much cheaper also, as older CPU?

It's 06/2012, those are getting harder to source, whereas FX has good availability.

 

[Durvelle27]

phenom II aren't as good in overclocking

 

[Kristijonas]

Alright, thank you, it's clearer now I guess some hidden 'features' are better in FX as well. Though knowing the succesfulness of the line, it could be other way around...

 

[blastingcap]

phenom II aren't as good in overclocking

Higher IPC matters in games.

 

[cmdrdredd]

yea that's true but i couldn't find a decent nvidia card that will last at least 3 years

I can't find any video card that will be as good in 3 years as it is today. So I don't understand what you're trying to say.

FWIW: $400 for a GTX 670 is a STEAL.

 

[Durvelle27]

i rather stick with a FX for rendering

 

[Magic Carpet]

Alright, thank you, it's clearer now I guess some hidden 'features' are better in FX as well. Though knowing the succesfulness of the line, it could be other way around...

Well, given the microcenter prices. I'd still snag that 1045T though. $100 vs $150. Price matters. At $150... I might as well pay a bit more and go with 2500K.

I can't find any video card that will be as good in 3 years as it is today. So I don't understand what you're trying to say.

FWIW: $400 for a GTX 670 is a STEAL.

I'd rather spend ~$200-250 and upgrade every two years.

i rather stick with a FX for rendering

8120 is a solid contender, imo.

Don't forget to post up some benches when you are all done

 

[Puppies04]

i can't decide between the FX-4100. FX-6100, or FX-8120. any recommendations, I have an AM3+ board so I don't want to move to intel. I will use this machine for gaming (BF3 skyrim etc) and 3D rendering.

Fixed your OP for you. Would have saved a lot of hassle

 

[AtenRa]

Higher IPC matters in games.

Higher GPU matters in games

 

[frozentundra123456]

Higher GPU matters in games

Obviously, they both matter. Otherwise, I would get a new power supply and a GTX680 to pair with my 6 year old core 2 duo. I know the argument is that Bulldozer is "good enough", but still, CPU performance DOES matter.

 

[Durvelle27]

ok im going with the 8120 and hd 7850 oc edition sapphire. and ill have some benches up as soon as possible ?

 

[Magic Carpet]

ok im going with the 8120 and hd 7850 oc edition sapphire. and ill have some benches up as soon as possible ?

Excellent choice!

Looking forward to your tests :thumbsup:

 

[richierich1212]

FWIW: $400 for a GTX 670 is a STEAL.

funniest quote I've heard all day.