Last Minute Clarification

[BakToThePak]

So I recently just finished my build, but before I head out and buy it, I justed wanted to see what you guys think of it. As for the expensive prices, Australia. Thanks!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($215.00)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($55.00)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Killer ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($209.00)
Memory: Kingston HyperX FURY 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($107.00)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.00)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($102.00)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380X 4GB NITRO Video Card ($389.00)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($118.00)
Power Supply: Thermaltake SMART 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($129.00)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($142.00)
Case Fan: Thermaltake Pure 12 LED 41.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($60.00)
Monitor: LG 22MP47HQ 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($149.00)
Mouse: Logitech G402 Wired Optical Mouse ($49.00)
Headphones: Logitech G430 7.1 Channel Headset ($75.00)
Other: Logitech G310 Keyboard ($115.00)
Other: Logitech G440 Mousepad ($21.00)
Total: $1999.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-22 15:06 AEDT+1100

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($269.00)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($55.00)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H170 Performance ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($159.00)
Memory: Kingston FURY 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($125.00)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($93.00)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($102.00)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380X 4GB NITRO Video Card ($389.00)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($118.00)
Power Supply: Antec TruePower Classic 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($156.00)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($142.00)
Case Fan: Thermaltake Pure 12 LED 41.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($60.00)
Monitor: LG 22MP47HQ 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($149.00)
Mouse: Logitech G402 Wired Optical Mouse ($49.00)
Headphones: Logitech G430 7.1 Channel Headset ($75.00)
Other: Logitech G310 Keyboard ($115.00)
Other: Logitech G440 Mousepad ($21.00)
Total: $2077.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-22 21:30 AEDT+1100

 

[g-unit1111]

The stock clock difference between 6400 and 6500 is 500 MHz (300 MHz difference in boost clocks). That's a ~9-19% boost, which is not insignificant. Especially considering that that is about as much boost as most people can expect to get from overclocking, and yet people buy/recommend unlocked CPUs all the time.

I'm saying that, because it's a more powerful CPU, it will be able to provide adequate performance for a little bit longer period of time (in theory) than the 6400. To put in difference terms, the 6500 will be more future proof (although not by a large amount). That's what I meant by useful lifespan.

Again, I'm not saying one chip will actually last longer than the other before it dies. On average, I imagine both chips would be able to run for the same number of years, but most people are going to upgrade for performance reasons before their CPU actually dies.

No it isn't. Does it have the same amount of cores? Yes. Does it have the same stock BCLK and Vcore? Yes. Does it have the same amount of memory cache? Yes. The only difference is the clock speed. That does not mean that one CPU is more powerful than the other. If the i5-6500 were a hex core with a higher memory cache than the i5-6400, then I would agree with you, but they don't. And the differences are too small to notice. They have the exact same lifespan. To say otherwise is not accurate.

 

[TJ Hooker]

[No it isn't. Does it have the same amount of cores? Yes. Does it have the same stock BCLK and Vcore? Yes. Does it have the same amount of memory cache? Yes. The only difference is the clock speed. That does not mean that one CPU is more powerful than the other. If the i5-6500 were a hex core with a higher memory cache than the i5-6400, then I would agree with you, but they don't. And the differences are too small to notice. They have the exact same lifespan. To say otherwise is not accurate.

I feel like you're taking way too hard a stance on this for the sake of argument. I fully admit that the difference in performance/lifespan would be minimal. But saying that performance/lifespan would be exactly the same is no less inaccurate.

But whatever, this is irrelevant to the point I was trying to make. I wasn't saying "get an 6500 because it will last longer", I was trying to say "if there were a difference in longevity between a 6500 or a 6400 w/ aftermarket cooler, it would probably be in favour of the former, not the latter". I was simply countering the advice that getting the 6400 w/ cooler was somehow a more forward-looking build.

 

[Danger_Noodle]

In Theory, yes the Hyper 212 while unnecessary will likely give you more longevity out of your cpu. These guys are gonna tell you that you don't need it, but personally I'd buy it regardless. I don't recommend the stock heatsink unless you're building a web surfing rig.

That's entirely false. It's a myth that having an aftermarket cooler will "improve CPU longevity" but for a locked processor it's quite simply a waste of money period, no matter what your budget is. The stock fans from both Intel and AMD are both sufficient enough and are getting better with each generation (see AMD's new bundled coolers) and they're really plenty.

A non over clocked CPU will almost certainly be obsolete before it dies, even with stock cooler. I would argue that the 6500 is actually the better option for longevity, as it's faster clocks might allow it to be useful a little longer before it becomes too slow and needs to be replaced.

That's not really true either. The i5-6500 is exactly the same processor as a i5-6600K. The differences lie in the fact that the 6600K allows for full overclocking. But at stock speeds, a difference of 0.1GHz between processors is going to make no difference in the long run.

Well you may be right, but as a person with an irrational hate of stock coolers (I personally feel like they're good for the test boot then to be recycled) I'd spent the $30 to not have one.

Also, I guess I'm the only one concerned about all those unused Molex power connectors dangling unused on this non-modular psu!