Stay with FM2+ or go to AM3+ (mATX)?

[Samuel Seabrooke]

I am currently running an A10-5800K with an R9 270X (not in dual graphics). As this is my first PC build I realise there were other cpus that would have been best. But my questions and worries are these; should I just get an FM2+ X4 860K, or go for the AM3+ with an FX 6300? I have done bunch of research about AM3+ but my main drawback is that it HAS to fit in an mATX case. A lot of people have said that the only AM3+ boards that are mATX are really outdated and unreliable/just rubbish. I currently use it for CAD and gaming, not top end titles, but still would like the ability to go to them in the future. Is it worth going to AM3+ or would the X4 860K give me a decent performance improvement?

Thanks

 

[Alec Mowat]

AM3+ is a lateral move, if anything. AM3+ is really out of date.

I'd wait and go all out into a new Intel system or see what AMD has to offer at the end of the year.
Don't bother upgrading the CPU. Won't be a huge difference, with AM3+ or the Athlon chip.

 

[boosted1g]

You will see almost no benefit in going to the 860k, not worth the money at all. You will still be less then an i3 of fx-6300.

Why not go intel? You can get an i3 for $100ish and then an h81 board for $50-60. Then if you ever need more cpu you can always upgrade to an i5 or i7.
The i3 will be better then the 6300 at everything.

 

[NightAntilli]

Stick with what you have. The differences will be minimal, either with the 860K or the FX-6300.

Is there a particular reason you want to upgrade? Are you having framerate problems in certain games?

 

[LucoTF]

I am currently running an A10-5800K with an R9 270X (not in dual graphics). As this is my first PC build I realise there were other cpus that would have been best. But my questions and worries are these; should I just get an FM2+ X4 860K, or go for the AM3+ with an FX 6300? I have done bunch of research about AM3+ but my main drawback is that it HAS to fit in an mATX case. A lot of people have said that the only AM3+ boards that are mATX are really outdated and unreliable/just rubbish. I currently use it for CAD and gaming, not top end titles, but still would like the ability to go to them in the future. Is it worth going to AM3+ or would the X4 860K give me a decent performance improvement?

Thanks

The 860k is roughly 20% faster in benchmarks, but I would advise against investing further in the FM2 platform.

And you're right, AM3 doesn't like mATX at all.

My advice - Stick with your A10 for now, and save towards an i5 build

 

[pbm86]

I would get a better cooler and try to overclock A10-5800K