What CPU is appropriate for my build?

[Kassadin]

I am currently looking for a budget CPU for my build. Im looking for a quad-core so that i can play next gen titles such as Witcher 3 and Dying Light.
Also if there are any bad choices in my build please point them out and suggest an alternative.

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/user/legit41/saved/GL2Zxr

CPU: TBA

GPU:MSI Radeon r9 270

MOBO:ASRock H81-PRO-BTC

RAM:Crucial DDR3 PC12800-8GB Kit

CASE:Zalman Z3 Plus Mid-Tower ATX Case

POWER SUPPLY:Antec 500W ATX Power Supply



Thank You for helping! I am located in Australia, and on a budget around $700

 

[plywrlw]

An i3 4150 would certainly be a good option

 

[razerg]

i5 4440 maybe? Or 3670k? I would definitely recommend buying a cheaper PC case and invest in something better like a CPU cooler if you plan to OC.

 

[iLiftFood]

G3258 can overclock on that board. It's only £50 but overclocked (yes, possible with stock cooler) it will beat an £80 i3. Not sure how much that is in Australian $ but it should leave you with enough money left for an R9 280 (perfect for 1080p high settings)

 

[iLiftFood]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($88.00 @ Centre Com)
Motherboard: ASRock H81 Pro BTC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($58.00 @ Scorptec)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($94.00 @ IJK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.00 @ PLE Computers)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($259.00 @ Scorptec)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.00 @ IJK)
Power Supply: Antec 500W ATX Power Supply ($59.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $704.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-02 00:37 EST+1100

 

[Kassadin]

Although i did have the G3258 in mind, i much need a quad core proccesor as i want to play next-gen titles such as Witcher 3 and dying light.

Sorry should of mentioned this prior

 

[Kassadin]

G3258 can overclock on that board. It's only £50 but overclocked (yes, possible with stock cooler) it will beat an £80 i3. Not sure how much that is in Australian $ but it should leave you with enough money left for an R9 280 (perfect for 1080p high settings)

Although i did have the G3258 in mind, i much need a quad core proccesor as i want to play next-gen titles such as Witcher 3 and dying light.

Sorry should of mentioned this prior

 

[Kassadin]

An i3 4150 would certainly be a good option

Currently i much prefer a quad core so that i can run next gen titles. Sorry should of mentioned this early....

 

[iLiftFood]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($237.00 @ Centre Com)
Motherboard: ASRock H81 Pro BTC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($58.00 @ Scorptec)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($88.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.00 @ PLE Computers)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($215.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Zalman Z3 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Power Supply: Antec 500W ATX Power Supply ($59.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $783.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-02 00:45 EST+1100
Cheapest Intel quad-core processor available in Australia is the 4460 it seems.
You could go AMD:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($135.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($88.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.00 @ PLE Computers)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($215.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Zalman Z3 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Power Supply: Antec 500W ATX Power Supply ($59.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $712.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-02 00:47 EST+1100

 

[Kassadin]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($237.00 @ Centre Com)
Motherboard: ASRock H81 Pro BTC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($58.00 @ Scorptec)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($88.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.00 @ PLE Computers)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($215.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Zalman Z3 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Power Supply: Antec 500W ATX Power Supply ($59.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $783.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-02 00:45 EST+1100
Cheapest Intel quad-core processor available in Australia is the 4460 it seems.
You could go AMD:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($135.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($88.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.00 @ PLE Computers)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($215.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Zalman Z3 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Power Supply: Antec 500W ATX Power Supply ($59.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $712.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-02 00:47 EST+1100

Is the gap between Intel 4460 and the AMD 6300 very noticable?

 

[iLiftFood]

On CPU intensive games, somewhat.... kind of.... not really. You'll drop a few frames on CPU intensive games; not by much. Unless you play older games that require single-threaded performance instead of cores. On modern, GPU intensive games, you will not see a difference. Maybe 2-3 fps. Plus the FX-6300 is an easy overclocked. You could overclock to ~3.8GHz on stock cooler. It won't make a huge difference but you'll probable gain back those 2-3 fps.

 

[Kassadin]

Thank You iLiftGood, i have chosen your solution as the best one. Thank you for narrowing my choice on a CPU, and your helpful advice