FX-8150 vs. i7-2600K; Can't Decide

[SecretCobraz]

OK, I am having a really hard time deciding between these 2 architectures. I am a Heavy Gamer but I also do Video editing. I also plan on Running
3-way SLI, GTX 580 eventually with upgrading with a 1200w PSU.

FX-8150, ASUS Crosshair V Formula
Pros:
8 Cores
Raw Power
Superior Overclocking Potential
Superior Productivity
Upgrade to later AM3+ CPUs
Cool Box (LOL)

Cons:
Huge Power Consumption
Less Performance per core
Lack-Luster Benchmarks

i7-2600K, ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z
Pros:
Superior Benchmarks
Great Overclocking
Upgrade to Ivory Bridge
Lower Power Consumption
Superior Gaming Performance

Cons:
Lack-Luster Packaging? (IDK)



So I know the 2600K seems like the obvious choice but I am still wondering if the productivity boost is enough to justify the FX-8150, especially with Huge Power Consumption that may be balanced out by Possibly Superior Overclocking Potential.

What do you guys think?

 

[spentshells]

Apple does not run the same hardware, when the majority of core hardware is custom and proprietary. Motherboards, Housing, OS optimization per specific hardware, ect.

Why not knock the King Card? It still has problems like every other GPU, Nvidia Drivers are the Real problem here.

I am really starting to feel like abandoning this thread with all the Trolls Blindly Posting without reading the back-log of a Semi-Intelligent conversation

I like that you used blindly, since I was refering to gaming and you respond with modeling.

Why are you saying the hardware in a mac is different than a PC ? It really isn't at all since 2006.

The only difference is software. Thats why you can build hacks for half the price.

 

[rds1220]

I really don't see how the problem is us. It seems like its a you problem not an us problem. We have told you over and over and over again what we think and we pretty much all said the same thing, the I7 with hyper threading will be the best choice. It will be great for gaming and will do great for video editing. It is by far the best choice for what you want out of your CPU. You blindly go ahead though deadset on the Bulldozer and ignore the advice everyone gives you. If your not going to take our advice then why are you here other then to be a troll and cause problems. All I can say is:

 

[cuecuemore]

I feel insulted to be called a fanboy in any other area than a Zerg Player.

On that note, the 2500k/2600k will wipe the floor with the 8150 in Starcraft II...

 

[spentshells]

I tell you this while wanting the fx4150

 

[cps1974]

wowsers, nothing to add of any of value but what a read

loved the youtube video btw



chaz

 

[SecretCobraz]

Best answer selected by SecretCobraz.

 

[kajabla]

The way I see it, both are equally good solutions with with the FX series being tainted by AMD with over-hyped advertising and insane expectations on be-half of the PC Gaming Community which AMD is equally at fault.

I guess I will have to just Pull the Trigger at some point and make a decision based on my personal IT knowledge and Research, while still listening to those who wish to make an Intelligent argument.

That's the thing. The insane expectations were that FX would be better than SB. It's not better, and they're not "equally good solutions". It's worse. In gaming, it *does not perform as well* as the 2600K, and in video editing it occasionally catches up but mostly falls behind. It does *not* have "superior overclocking potential".