Pentium g3258 vs Athlon x4 860k Planetside 2

[TNT27]

Which CPU will do better specifically for Planetside 2?

 

[i7Baby]

The 860 wins unless you overclock them. Then the Pentium wins.

 

[drkatz42]

IMO...an overclocked g3258 is the winner(cpu to cpu). It keeps pace with the i5 when overclocked.

 

[TNT27]

I will Oc both of them.

 

[Undying89]

For Planetside 2 intel does alot better. Go with g3258.

 

[i7Baby]

If you're gonna OC, then get the Pentium with a good overclocking mobo eg ASRock Z97 Anniversary.

 

[TNT27]

How much of an oc be achieved with stock cooler on pentium?
At least 4ghz-4.5ghz?

 

[i7Baby]

4.4 at 1.275V or it gets too hot (depends on cpu cooler) per http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/pentium-g3258-b81-cheap-overclocking,3888.html

 

[TNT27]

Also whats the best z97 board to pair with it between these 4:

Gigabyte GA-Z97M-DS3H (This 1 I can save about 20-30$ for an evo 212)
ASRock Z97 Anniversary ( I noticed this 1 claims to be the best for the Pentium)
MSI Z97 PC MATE
ASRock Z97M Pro4

 

[i7Baby]

They can go up to $300. The Anniversary was made to be a low cost z97 for the pentium.

 

[TNT27]

Well Budget is 100$ or lower, Don't really want to spend a bunch on a mobo for a budget cpu. And a z97 would offer some oc, and future upgrade options

 

[i7Baby]

Then the anniversary looks good - $90 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157528

 

[TNT27]

Cool, Thanks!

 

[drkatz42]

FYI: Some of the H97 boards allow for overclocking this Pentium. All of the Asrock boards "H" series allow for oc'ing. Pretty sweet to get the CPU/MB and cooling for $200 or less and have the performance of a much more expensive setup(gaming).

ASRock H97 Anniversary LGA 1150 Intel H97 $73
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157564

 

[TNT27]

FYI: Some of the H97 boards allow for overclocking this Pentium. All of the Asrock boards "H" series allow for oc'ing. Pretty sweet to get the CPU/MB and cooling for $200 or less and have the performance of a much more expensive setup(gaming).

ASRock H97 Anniversary LGA 1150 Intel H97 $73
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157564

Is there a chance Intel has some PMS, and updates the BIOS again on H97 to stop oc's?
Or will I be safe with the pentium on h97, and then upgrade later down the road?

 

[drkatz42]

FYI: Some of the H97 boards allow for overclocking this Pentium. All of the Asrock boards "H" series allow for oc'ing. Pretty sweet to get the CPU/MB and cooling for $200 or less and have the performance of a much more expensive setup(gaming).

ASRock H97 Anniversary LGA 1150 Intel H97 $73
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157564

Is there a chance Intel has some PMS, and updates the BIOS again on H97 to stop oc's?
Or will I be safe with the pentium on h97, and then upgrade later down the road?

They could but doubtful. You always have the choice to install the next bios or leave it alone.

 

[sleemunskey]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVmIVSalP-s you should look at this video by Austin Evans