Hello readers,
I'm looking for advice as to which cpu I should choose for my new build, I'll be getting the parts this month or boxing day depending on prices.
I am going to use this build for video editing, gaming, photoshop (light to moderate editing), and as a DAW.
My budget is around $300 (give or take for shipping), and I can either get the i5-3570k OR FX-8350 and a "decent" motherboard for around $100-130, or spend it all on an i7-3770k.
3570k: http://www.amazon.ca/Intel-i5-3570K-Quad-Core-Processor-BX80637I53570K/dp/B007SZ0E1K
8350: http://ncix.com/products/?sku=76932&vpn=FD8350FRHKBOX&manufacture=AMD&promoid=1306
3770k: http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=70540&vpn=BX80637I73770K&manufacture=Intel&promoid=1310
My main questions are:
- Does the i7's hyperthreading offer a significant boost over the i5 and 8350, when it comes to video rendering times and resource heavy VSTs
- Is Intel or AMD the better choice, in terms of upgrading, compatibility, and reliability
- Will the 3570k or 8350 last for at least 4-5 years
- Also the i5-3570k seems extremely popular for new builds, is it really the all-round and most bang for the buck chip?
Parts to upgrade: CPU and motherboard
Parts I have: -PSU: Cooler master GX650
http://www.coolermaster.com/product.php?product_id=6642
-RAM: Corsair xms3 4gb 2x2
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145260
-Case: MSI interceptor series nighthawk
-Storage: WD Green drive 1TB (2 of them)
Monitor resolution: 1680x1050 not upgrading yet
But right now I'm focusing on the CPU, I have everything else sorted out including video card (7870)
Why am I upgrading? Old computer. Pentium E2200 OC on air @ 3.0GHz, Gigabyte GA-G41-ES2L, 4gb Kingston HyperX ddr2, ATI v7700 512mb workstation graphics card. It's almost 5 years old now, still usable, just barely keeping up with my workflow and games.
So share your advice/recommendations here, and/or your experience as an owner of one of these cpus. Also please let me know of any good deals out there. Hope I can decide by the end of this week.
I'm looking for advice as to which cpu I should choose for my new build, I'll be getting the parts this month or boxing day depending on prices.
I am going to use this build for video editing, gaming, photoshop (light to moderate editing), and as a DAW.
My budget is around $300 (give or take for shipping), and I can either get the i5-3570k OR FX-8350 and a "decent" motherboard for around $100-130, or spend it all on an i7-3770k.
3570k: http://www.amazon.ca/Intel-i5-3570K-Quad-Core-Processor-BX80637I53570K/dp/B007SZ0E1K
8350: http://ncix.com/products/?sku=76932&vpn=FD8350FRHKBOX&manufacture=AMD&promoid=1306
3770k: http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=70540&vpn=BX80637I73770K&manufacture=Intel&promoid=1310
My main questions are:
- Does the i7's hyperthreading offer a significant boost over the i5 and 8350, when it comes to video rendering times and resource heavy VSTs
- Is Intel or AMD the better choice, in terms of upgrading, compatibility, and reliability
- Will the 3570k or 8350 last for at least 4-5 years
- Also the i5-3570k seems extremely popular for new builds, is it really the all-round and most bang for the buck chip?
Parts to upgrade: CPU and motherboard
Parts I have: -PSU: Cooler master GX650
http://www.coolermaster.com/product.php?product_id=6642
-RAM: Corsair xms3 4gb 2x2
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145260
-Case: MSI interceptor series nighthawk
-Storage: WD Green drive 1TB (2 of them)
Monitor resolution: 1680x1050 not upgrading yet
But right now I'm focusing on the CPU, I have everything else sorted out including video card (7870)
Why am I upgrading? Old computer. Pentium E2200 OC on air @ 3.0GHz, Gigabyte GA-G41-ES2L, 4gb Kingston HyperX ddr2, ATI v7700 512mb workstation graphics card. It's almost 5 years old now, still usable, just barely keeping up with my workflow and games.
So share your advice/recommendations here, and/or your experience as an owner of one of these cpus. Also please let me know of any good deals out there. Hope I can decide by the end of this week.
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