Changing from AMD to Intel

[Ciaran92]

PCPartPicker part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/PKK2jX
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CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor (£78.74 @ CCL Computers)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 Evo 43.1 CFM CPU Cooler (£16.98 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard (£45.85 @ More Computers)
Memory: Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1333 Memory
Storage: Toshiba 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£29.99 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GT 640 2GB Video Card
Case: Zalman Z12 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case (£64.58 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£38.49 @ Amazon UK)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer (£9.00 @ CCL Computers)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN851ND 802.11b/g/n PCI Wi-Fi Adapter (£14.24 @ Novatech)
Total: £297.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Current build what do I need to change to go from AMD to Intel

 

[kryptalivian]

You will need a new motherboard and processor, that is for sure. Just pick out a board that supports your existing ram. Operating system might be a little wonky changing from AMD to Intel.

 

[sizzling]

What is the reason for change, will you be changing anything else? If for gaming you wont see any benefit, your CPU is not the bottleneck, its your GPU

 

[sizzling]

Is your copy of Windows a full version or OEM?

 

[Ciaran92]

just dont think AMD is doing it for me, could be just me but if I go from fx6300 to fx8350 would that be better than going from AMD to intel.. OEM i think I NO I would need a new windows if I did switch

 

[martinch]

If you switch, you'll need a minimum of a new CPU and motherboard. If you go the Skylake route (current platform, denoted by ix-6xxx model names), then that only supports DDR3L and DDR4, so you'd be looking at RAM too. If you have an OEM edition of Windows, that's tied to the motherboard, so you'd need another copy of Windows as well.

 

[mustics]

Sizzling is right... you can change your CPU out all day long and it's not going to speed up your system. 4GB really isn't even enough to effectively browse the internet anymore with the memory hogs that Firefox and Chrome have become. And, as far as gaming goes, that GT 640 isn't going to do much. You have much bigger fish to fry than the CPU.

In fact, from that part list, I would say your CPU is the best piece you have.

 

[Ciaran92]

i am upgrading to the hyperx 8gb and adding a ssd card, would i better off upgrading the gpu instead of switching to intel

 

[Oli_The_Anarchist]

I would leave the intel switch till the future, definitely do it! you won't regret it however a better graphics card will do a lot better!

 

[Ciaran92]

So with the new ram from 4gb to 8gb and installing windows to the SSD, a new and improved graphics card would be the best choice ?

 

[Oli_The_Anarchist]

yes! however do upgrade cpu in the future you will see a lot better performance with intel

 

[Ciaran92]

okay thanks man