i need new cpu help

[skippy19982]

I will be upgrading my motherboard and cpu should i go intel or amd i want it to last 2- 3 years play games on high with my gtx 780 my cpu limit is 210$ and my motherboard limit is 110$

 

[lucasz]

Do you live in the US?

 

[lucasz]

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116896
MoBo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157378

 

[izdabest]

You should look at the i5 4670k which is around $200. As well, go on PcPartPicker.com and look for a good motherboard. PcPartPicker.com can help find any part.

 

[t21]

i would go with intel i5

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/12l40

total cost 302$

 

[skippy19982]

why not amd just wondering and and imma get
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116898 with
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157378

 

[skippy19982]

i wont be overclocking

 

[t21]

Intel 4gen better gaming utilization and stay with you for 4 to 5 years i can't say the same for amd

 

[skippy19982]

will it bottle neck my gtx 780 like my fx 6300 🙁 ??

 

[t21]

its better for sure but how does fx 6300 bottleneck you ?

 

[skippy19982]

every one says it will bottleneck me in upcoming games

 

[lucasz]

The 6300 will probably bottleneck a 780. Look at what I suggested. It would be perfect for you

 

[t21]

if you are playing games and having fun then save your money until upcoming game need it by the time something better is released but i doubt it bottleneck you now unless you are playing CPU games , don't spend because it's just better ..spend when you need it !!!

 

[skippy19982]

i wanna play watch dogs which recommons i7 etc i also wanna play titan fall and the division

 

[t21]

i haven't been able to see benchmark of the FX6300 with watchdogs and requirements sometimes exaggerated , so anyway play the game and see for your own eyes if it will hold your back before spending any cash , yes i hear people are saying 8 core with amd with watch dogs but that's just opinions based on requirements and not real world benchmark

 

[skippy19982]

do you think i could play watch dogs on ultra with gtx 780 and amd fx 3.8 ghz 6300

 

[lucasz]

The 780 will be bottlenecked by the 6300

 

[t21]

are you already have the fx6800 or you don't? if you don't then go with i5 it's more superior anyway as i said without real benchmark i can't say it will bottleneck but in worst case scenario will play high setting but i think ubi are went far way for requirement ( they just hit max rig for nowadays technologies ) not to mention their bad optimization so i guess you won't be able to play it on ultra with ubi involved but in general situation in the real next gen gaming intel will be far better choice so even if you run a game now with cool settings you will probably end up upgrading within next year that's why i told you if you play games good then wait for the end of the year cpu which gonna be haswell refresh in the end of 2014 so you would have the most recent technology and 780 will probably stay 3-4 years as long you playing on 1080p

 

[skippy19982]

i have the fx 6300

 

[skippy19982]

How long would the i5 last for next gen and would it bottleneck my gtx 780 ?

 

[jb6684]

What ever your upgrade, everyone seems to leave out the need for a New copy of Windows 7 / 8.... (so add in $100 to $150)

If you swap out CPU & Motherboard, ya can't reuse your existing copy of the operating system.... Microsoft's licensing won't allow it (keyed to those components..)

BTW, just to prove to yourself how little (or much) a CPU will impact gaming FPS (when you have a GTX780 !!!)
- UNder clock your current CPU to say 3Ghz
- then try 2Ghz

Run your game bench marks and not the FPS change, IF any......

 

[lucasz]

What ever your upgrade, everyone seems to leave out the need for a New copy of Windows 7 / 8.... (so add in $100 to $150)

If you swap out CPU & Motherboard, ya can't reuse your existing copy of the operating system.... Microsoft's licensing won't allow it (keyed to those components..)

BTW, just to prove to yourself how little (or much) a CPU will impact gaming FPS (when you have a GTX780 !!!)
- UNder clock your current CPU to say 3Ghz
- then try 2Ghz

Run your game bench marks and not the FPS change, IF any......

That is not true. I swapped out my CPU and motherboard and windows booted up with no problems at all. If you're going from Intel to Intel then you might not need to get a new OS

 

[jb6684]

If you have a full retail version of Window 7, you Can re-use it...

If you have an OEM version, like Dell, HP, Gateway, it's keyed to their hardware and can't be re-used....

If you have a OEM/Builders version of the OS, it will not allow you to use it on a new motherboard
- I have tired this, twice, going Intel to Intel
- In one case ONLY changed the motherboard to a "very slightly different" ASUS motherboard
- call Microsoft and they confirm while you can boot-n-load, you can not register re-use the copy on the new board

Here is their License Agreement:

Disclaimer: Use of this OEM System Builder Channel software is subject to the terms of the Microsoft OEM System Builder License. This software is intended for pre-installation on a new personal computer for resale. This OEM System Builder Channel software requires the assembler to provide end user support for the Windows software and cannot be transferred to another computer once it is installed. To acquire Windows software with support provided by Microsoft please see our full package "Retail" product offerings.

Must be different in your experience................. or, you have a Full Retail version

 

[skippy19982]

i took my key off a old laptop that died i have windows 7 home premium

 

[lucasz]

Then you'll need to get a new OS like jb6684 said. He was right, I had the retail copy