Which CPU is the BEST for my hardware

[oziah]

I want to upgrade my CPU to be the most compatible with my build

Current PC specs:

Motherboard: Dell Studio XPS 8000 Motherboard X231R 0X231R DP55M01
CPU: Intel i7-860 Quad-Core 2.8GHz
GPU: EVGA FTW GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
PSU: SeaSonic Focus 650w

Now, I already have a new Motherboard in mind, it's the GIGABYTE GA-AB350M-Gaming 3. What I want to know is what CPU, with the new motherboard, the current GPU and PSU would be the best fit. I have Four(4) already picked out, but I'm very open to new suggestions.

1) Intel i3 6100 Dual-Core @ 3.7GHz
2) Intel i5 6500 Quad-Core @ 3.2GHz
3) Intel i7 860 Quad-Core @ 2.8GHz *CURRENT CPU*
4) Intel i7 870 Quad-Core @ 2.9GHz
5) AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Hexa-Core @ 3.6GHz

I've done little research, and from what I understand, the Ryzen 5 is more meant for multi-media speeds, like rendering videos and high-end photos, ect. I want a CPU for gaming. I'd really like some outside perspective please, anything would be greatly appreciated.

 

[vapour]

1-4 are Intel, not supported on B350 motherboard !
If only gaming, stick to your current CPU is fine, it can still handle a 1050 ti. You can check CPU/GPU usage in gaming, if GPU close to 90% or so, you will see no improvement with CPU upgrades.

 

[feelinfroggy777]

Vapour is right, the only option you have is the 1600. It is a good CPU. In order to upgrade your system you need a whole new platform and that will be kinda expensive. The 1600 is a little bit more CPU than you need with a 1050ti too. You could step down to a 1200 or 1300x, but that would only save you about $80. But it would put you in a more modern system.

What is your budget?

 

[feelinfroggy777]

This would be a good budget system to pair with your 1050ti.

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/qtLZTH
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/qtLZTH/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($109.86 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350-GAMING 3 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($70.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $280.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-13 15:30 EST-0500

 

[feelinfroggy777]

If you have more room in your budget, then I would go with something like this. But it would be a little top heavy with a 1050ti. But you could upgrade to a new GPU in a year and still have a really good platform.

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/pmLDBP
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/pmLDBP/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($199.89 @ B&H)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - Z370 HD3 (rev. 1.0) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($95.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $404.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-13 15:33 EST-0500

 

[oziah]

Vapour is right, the only option you have is the 1600. It is a good CPU. In order to upgrade your system you need a whole new platform and that will be kinda expensive. The 1600 is a little bit more CPU than you need with a 1050ti too. You could step down to a 1200 or 1300x, but that would only save you about $80. But it would put you in a more modern system.

What is your budget?

I want to stay around $300, but I can go up to $450 if really pushed. What if I'm wanting to go with the i5 6500, what motherboard would be best for that CPU?

 

[vapour]

I suggest you save some money and get a good upgrade. Why do you want to upgrade? Is any game lagging? Or other usage you need?

 

[feelinfroggy777]

Vapour is right, the only option you have is the 1600. It is a good CPU. In order to upgrade your system you need a whole new platform and that will be kinda expensive. The 1600 is a little bit more CPU than you need with a 1050ti too. You could step down to a 1200 or 1300x, but that would only save you about $80. But it would put you in a more modern system.

What is your budget?

I want to stay around $300, but I can go up to $450 if really pushed. What if I'm wanting to go with the i5 6500, what motherboard would be best for that CPU?

You would need a 100 series motherboard to pair with a 6500. But you don't want to do that unless you can get used parts for a good deal. The retail price of the 6500 is $200. The retail price of the 8400 is $200. The 8400 is a MUCH better CPU than the 6500 and they cost the same price. The only area you save money is a motherboard as the 100 series motherboards will be cheaper.

If you want the replacement to the 6500, then you need a i3 8100. Basically, the 8100 is the same CPU as the 6500/7500. There is no difference, except the 8100 is $70 cheaper. Here is a 8100 build, but I don't know about the availability of the 8100 right now. I have yet to see one in the wild, but that does not mean they don't exist, I have just not really looked.

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2xn2XH
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2xn2XH/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i3-8100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($127.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - Z370 HD3 (rev. 1.0) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($95.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $332.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-13 15:57 EST-0500

Here is a 6500 build that you should not build.

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/DGcYyf
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/DGcYyf/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.79 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - B250M PRO-VDH Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($95.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $347.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-13 15:51 EST-0500

 

[oziah]

I suggest you save some money and get a good upgrade. Why do you want to upgrade? Is any game lagging? Or other usage you need?

Well, I have this old Dell Studio XPS 8000, I've had it since it was first released in it's final form of a beta system, so the only thing I changed out was the old 300w PSU and the NVIDIA GeForce 260 GPU. The Motherboard and CPU are the only two that haven't changed, so I wanted to upgrade those as well, but I'm a bit limited on my knowledge for computer hardware when it comes to compatibility.

 

[vapour]

you can go with feelinfroggy777's 8100 route, this is an alternative:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($128.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350-GAMING 3 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3733 Memory ($101.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $315.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-13 16:03 EST-0500

 

[feelinfroggy777]

I suggest you save some money and get a good upgrade. Why do you want to upgrade? Is any game lagging? Or other usage you need?

Well, I have this old Dell Studio XPS 8000, I've had it since it was first released in it's final form of a beta system, so the only thing I changed out was the old 300w PSU and the NVIDIA GeForce 260 GPU. The Motherboard and CPU are the only two that haven't changed, so I wanted to upgrade those as well, but I'm a bit limited on my knowledge for computer hardware when it comes to compatibility.

It will be difficult to build a machine that includes the GPU and PSU for under $500.

But this is a solid build at the $500 price range.

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/728Yyf
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/728Yyf/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i3-8100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($127.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - Z370 HD3 (rev. 1.0) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($95.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB GAMING X 4G Video Card ($159.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($23.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $516.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-13 16:12 EST-0500

 

[oziah]

I suggest you save some money and get a good upgrade. Why do you want to upgrade? Is any game lagging? Or other usage you need?

Well, I have this old Dell Studio XPS 8000, I've had it since it was first released in it's final form of a beta system, so the only thing I changed out was the old 300w PSU and the NVIDIA GeForce 260 GPU. The Motherboard and CPU are the only two that haven't changed, so I wanted to upgrade those as well, but I'm a bit limited on my knowledge for computer hardware when it comes to compatibility.

It will be difficult to build a machine that includes the GPU and PSU for under $500.

But this is a solid build at the $500 price range.

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/728Yyf
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/728Yyf/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i3-8100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($127.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - Z370 HD3 (rev. 1.0) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($95.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB GAMING X 4G Video Card ($159.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($23.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $516.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-13 16:12 EST-0500

What about this? I already have the GPU and PSU, as you know
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/

 

[feelinfroggy777]

I think something is up with the link, because it is the link to the 8100 build.

 

[oziah]

I think something is up with the link, because it is the link to the 8100 build.

I think I just sent the link to make a list. Sorry about that. I think this one works, though

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/XyxGsJ

 

[feelinfroggy777]

You can build a CPU that will get the same performance and it will be a couple hundred dollars cheaper.

You dont need a CPU cooler. The 8100 is a locked CPU and comes with a stock cooler. There is zero reason for a 212 EVO. I would also go with a lower end motherboard.

High end mobos are for better overclocking. The 8100 is locked, it cant be overclocked, so there is no reason to by a medium to high end mobo. The one I selected below is a good sale and it comes with wifi.

You also dont need RAM at 4000mhz speed. Intel sees very little performance increase with higher speed than 2666. So with cheaper set of RAM.

You also do not need a 650watt PSU for the system. It is way to much overkill. Corsair has a really good sale going on right now with the CX lineup and will be a good option for this system.

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/dKBjPs
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/dKBjPs/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i3-8100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($127.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - Z370 AORUS GAMING WIFI (rev. 1.0) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($95.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB FTW GAMING ACX 3.0 Video Card ($184.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($23.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $535.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-14 12:43 EST-0500