AMD FX 4130 or FX 4350

[bowhawk000]

Looking to upgrade cpu, but also looking for the best deal.
Right now, I can get the 4130 for 59.99 + tax or the 4350 for 119.99 + tax.
What would you guys suggest? I was leaning towards the 4130 due to price/performance.
If it would be a bad choice, let me know.

Thanks!

 

[logainofhades]

FX 6300 would be a far better buy @ 118.49. What CPU do you have now? The 4130 is a horrible CPU and while he 4350 is better, it isn't very good either.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd6300wmhkbox

 

[bowhawk000]

This is my current cpu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727

 

[Onus]

The FX-4130 is a Bulldozer chip; many people called them "Faildozer" for good reason, as their performance was underwhelming.

Edit: from your current CPU, most likely only a FX-8320 would be a worthwhile upgrade. What motherboard do you have, and what CPU cooler?

 

[logainofhades]

Edit: from your current CPU, most likely only a FX-8320 would be a worthwhile upgrade. What motherboard do you have, and what CPU cooler?

If sticking with AMD, I agree with this 100%. You would need to go with an FX 8320 or an i5 4xxx for any performance improvement. What is it that you do that is making you want to upgrade? If it is gaming, you might be better off with GPU, depending on what you have now.

 

[bowhawk000]

This is the current MB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131636
All cooling is stock. Have had the same build for about 2.5 years now minus my gpu (http://www.sapphiretech.com/presentation/product/?cid=1&gid=3&sgid=1157&pid=1547&lid=1), just looking for a semi-cheap worthwhile upgrade.

 

[vmN]

4130 and 4350 wouldn't be considered a worth upgrade IMHO.

 

[logainofhades]

Well, your GPU is good. Your board really isn't going to get you anywhere CPU wise. You would need a new board and CPU. Here are some options for you.

Intel i5

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $259.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-23 13:54 EDT-0400)

Xeon E3 AKA poor man's i7

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 V3 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($244.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $314.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-23 13:55 EDT-0400)

FX 8320
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $249.97
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-23 13:56 EDT-0400)

 

[bowhawk000]

Thanks guys. I appreciate your help. I might look into the 8320. Do you highly recommend that aftermarket cooler?

 

[damric]

Thanks guys. I appreciate your help. I might look into the 8320. Do you highly recommend that aftermarket cooler?

Only if overclocking. You will need a new motherboard to run that chip unless there is some crack BIOS for old nforce chipsets.

 

[logainofhades]

Thanks guys. I appreciate your help. I might look into the 8320. Do you highly recommend that aftermarket cooler?

Considering the fact I am using the older version of that cooler, I would say yes.

 

[logainofhades]

Thanks guys. I appreciate your help. I might look into the 8320. Do you highly recommend that aftermarket cooler?

Only if overclocking. You will need a new motherboard to run that chip unless there is some crack BIOS for old nforce chipsets.

My FX 8320 suggestion included a motherboard.

 

[damric]

Thanks guys. I appreciate your help. I might look into the 8320. Do you highly recommend that aftermarket cooler?

Only if overclocking. You will need a new motherboard to run that chip unless there is some crack BIOS for old nforce chipsets.

My FX 8320 suggestion included a motherboard.

He might not understand why.

 

[logainofhades]

Thanks guys. I appreciate your help. I might look into the 8320. Do you highly recommend that aftermarket cooler?

Only if overclocking. You will need a new motherboard to run that chip unless there is some crack BIOS for old nforce chipsets.

My FX 8320 suggestion included a motherboard.

He might not understand why.

I also stated a new motherboard would be necessary, before I linked the builds.