Need help deciding on AMD processor

[dduckshooter]

I have decided I want to go with AMD processor and I was wandering what is a good one, I have a strict budget.

I want to use it for gaming... i play games like Skyrim, CoD black ops 2, far cry 3, assasins creed 4.

Please help thanks

 

[Seladon-1370374]

Either FX-6300, FX-8320, or FX-8350, depending on your budget.

 

[dduckshooter]

Ok thanks for the help I will look into those

 

[rolli59]

OR maybe you want to go with FM2 platform http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1419226

 

[Seladon-1370374]

I don't recommend going for an APU for any kind of decent gaming, unless you don't mind being stuck on low settings with 30 FPS.

 

[rolli59]

The APU will work with the same discrete GPU's as the FX CPU's.

 

[Seladon-1370374]

Well, if he doesn't plan to get a discrete GPU, because his budget is too short, he might consider the A10-6800K. Otherwise, the FX-6300 will just be much better.

 

[bryonhowley]

If he is using a dedicated GPU there is really no reason to go with a APU. He would be better off with a AM3+ motherboard/CPU instead. As said above depending on your budget you could get a FX-6300 up to a FX-8350 it all depends on how much you have to spend. Even a FX-6300 with a good GPU would make a good gaming rig.