AMD A6-5400k vs AMD Phenom II X4 955

[doeringwr]

Which would you do for a budget priced gaming rig?

 

[Brett928S2]

Hi

No such thing as a BUDGET GAMING rig...

You should spend several HUNDRED dollars/pounds on the graphics card ALONE...

All the best Brett

 

[doeringwr]

I already have a HD6770 purchased. So vid card is no longer part of the equation. Need to select new mobo/cpu to replace old units.


Perhaps someone can help with some more insightful response?

 

[Brett928S2]

I already have a HD6770 purchased. So vid card is no longer part of the equation. Need to select new mobo/cpu to replace old units.


Perhaps someone can help with some more insightful response?

Hi

Here is my insightful response... get rid of the £60 (6770) graphics card and buy a decent one...

All the best Brett

 

[doeringwr]

Ok. Vid card aside.


What I am actually for is advice between AMD A6-5400k vs AMD Phenom II X4 955.


Can anyone else provide insight there?

 

[djangoringo]

Get a pentium G8xx or a cheap i3, and a mobo(b75/h77) for latter upgrade for i5 or i7, also consider saving some $ for a better card next year.

 

[doeringwr]

Get a pentium G8xx or a cheap i3, and a mobo(b75/h77) for latter upgrade for i5 or i7, also consider saving some $ for a better card next year.

This build is for a very limited budget, and the g860 pushes the budget a good $50-60 higher than the other two mentioned.


So between the two cpu's listed (AMD A6-5400k vs AMD Phenom II X4 955), which is better?

 

[djangoringo]

The pentium g860 is less expensive :

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80623g860
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-hdz955fbgmbox

But if you want to go with amd get the x4 955 it's better than the a6-5400k, or get the 965 be if possible...

 

[Wisecracker]

AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb: $85 with code EMCJHHF46

Roughly would total $180 with the Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 AM3+

 

[popeyejohnson]

for a budget gamer wouldnt the apu be better as he has a 6670 to hybrid x fire and overclock it to death should work well for many games, my 6670 does with no help....?

 

[djangoringo]

He can't crossfire the 6770(6670 is the max) with any apu.

 

[doeringwr]

Best answer selected by doeringwr.

 

[doeringwr]

The pentium g860 is less expensive :

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80623g860
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-hdz955fbgmbox

But if you want to go with amd get the x4 955 it's better than the a6-5400k, or get the 965 be if possible...

|This is perfect!!! Thanks!

 

[socialfox]

Well if you want the 955:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2375447&CatId=4433