CPU GPU Matchup

[Nightwolf]

So im planning on building an all rounder
im trying to figure out which cpu will go the best
with my 7850
4100
6100 or
8120
Im leaning towards the 6100

[BLEH!]

Given most things use less than 4 threads, you'd probably be better with the 4100 and OC the S*** out of it.

[thatguy91]

Or get a Piledriver 4 core when they come out

[Saad]

Originally Posted by thatguy91

Or get a Piledriver 4 core when they come out

this..right now you'd be way better of with even a dual core sandybridge pentium

[deltatux]

Originally Posted by thatguy91

Or get a Piledriver 4 core when they come out

This. Your current Phenom works just fine tbh.

deltatux

[airbud7]

Originally Posted by deltatux

Your current Phenom works just fine tbh.

deltatux

This^

[---TK---]

none of the cpu`s you named will be any better than what you currently have. you would have to switch to intel for better performance or just keep what you have for now and overclock it

[deltatux]

Originally Posted by ---TK---

none of the cpu`s you named will be any better than what you currently have. you would have to switch to intel for better performance or just keep what you have for now and overclock it

You don't need Intel in order to have good gaming performance. Current AMD CPUs still do quite fine in games as many games aren't CPU bound. To be honest, I think the OP would be better off just keeping the CPU he has and just overclock that sucker.

deltatux

[---TK---]

I never said they did not give decent performance, what I did say the cpu`s listed in the OP would not be any better than he currently has, I also gave the option to keep what he has and oc it. if you want better performance intel is the only option at this time

[PinguX]

Originally Posted by deltatux

This. Your current Phenom works just fine tbh.

deltatux

This

[Nightwolf]

As much as i would love to keep the processor thats actually got to go into another pc otherwise i would be keeping it without a doubt

[---TK---]

so its probably the most cost effuicient to just pop another cpu in your current rig
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103935
buy a decent cooler like the hyper 212+ and oc it

[deltatux]

Originally Posted by ---TK---

so its probably the most cost effuicient to just pop another cpu in your current rig
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103935
buy a decent cooler like the hyper 212+ and oc it

I back this call.

EDIT: You could probably save $10 by getting the Phenom II 975 BE instead, it's 100 MHz less stock but tbh, you won't see much difference as the 975BE can clock as well as the Phenom II 980 BE:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103924

deltatux

[Pill Monster]

Or save $20 and get a 965...($119).
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103727

Or a 1045T for $139..?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819106012

[deltatux]

Originally Posted by Pill Monster

Or save $20 and get a 965...($119).
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103727

lol, we're slowly recommending slower yet cheaper CPUs aren't we? lol

deltatux

[Pill Monster]

Originally Posted by deltatux

lol, we're slowly recommending slower yet cheaper CPUs aren't we? lol

deltatux

Yeah true but I'm just saying if a 965 overclocks the same as a 980 then may as well get the cheapest imo..

Ofc no two chips will OC exactly the same but I'm sure you know what I mean...

[Nightwolf]

Thanks everyone trust me ive looked at all those options however as im in Australia both Newegg & Amazon cant get any phenom's too me & they are more or less an extinct product here unless you can find a second hand one.


Alternatively i have found a Phenom II x2 545 & a Phenom II x4 945 on ebay
if they were paired with a 60g ssd & a 6770 would that have enough grunt to run my wifes Photoshop PC that way i can keep the 955

[Pill Monster]

Originally Posted by Nightwolf

Thanks everyone trust me ive looked at all those options however as im in Australia both Newegg & Amazon cant get any phenom's too me & they are more or less an extinct product here unless you can find a second hand one.


Alternatively i have found a Phenom II x2 545 & a Phenom II x4 945 on ebay
if they were paired with a 60g ssd & a 6770 would that have enough grunt to run my wifes Photoshop PC that way i can keep the 955

Well that 945 has a locked multi so the only way to OC it is via the FSB which is kind of a pain...prob be OK I tho the clocks are a little low, but better than the X2 for Photoshop as it's a quadcore...

I'll have a look and see what I can find...have you tried TradeMe?

[Nightwolf]

I also have just found a 955BE on ebay its only ever been used in a HTPC so im thinking i might grab that if i can

[Pill Monster]

^How much?

[Nightwolf]

$165.00 or a 965 posted from american ebay brand new for 178

[IcE]

Those prices are a bit high, but acceptable given your location.

[Nightwolf]

Yeah your telling me thats the prob being here when it comes to tech we always pay more

[Pill Monster]

Hmm I just looked on TradeMe and there's a new 965 going for $150 no reserve and a 955 for $200 buy now so I guess $165 is OK. Thought they'd be cheaper tho.

I just saw a 1090T go for $160 the other day so there are some good bargains to be had.

Too bad you don't have a TradeMe account...

[Nightwolf]

I should be able to find a Phenom II looks as though there are a few dealers on international ebay that will post out here so all is not lost