Alright - I'll make this a short and simple story. I have decided I want to downgrade from my Core i7/X79 rig. I have $1000 worth of computer without a case that I don't even fully utilize. $450 of the $1000 computer is my motherboard and CPU only . I surf the web, Job hunt, use the computer on online classes and play games like CS:S, CS:GO, TF2, L4D/L4D2, BF3 (Only "graphically extensive" game I actually play) and WoW. I tend to run SINGLE GPU setups since I hate the idea of Microstudder. I have a HD7870 and I cannot decide whether to sell it and downgrade.
So....My main dilemma is which AMD platform to go for. FX 4300/970 Chipset combo or a A10-5800K/A75 Chipset combo.
I've build an FM2 system for a friend before and I really like the fact that USB 3.0 and SATA 6GB/s are built into the chipset along with the fact that nearly ALL FM2 boards come standard with a UEFI BIOS. Not to mention HSA which is supposed to be coming within a year. My main concern is lack of CPU power for gaming w/ a 7870/7850/7770 when compared to a Core i3/FX 4300/FX 6300
I've also heard great things about AM3+ and I assume that the processors would fair better for gaming. I also assume that AM3+ will receive PCI-Express 3.0 support sooner than any FM2 chip/chipset would. I know PCI-Express 3.0 doesn't matter much now unless you run a 7970/GTX 680 - BUT it's a feature i'd enjoy none the less. I am skeptical of going with AM3+ because most chipsets rely on an aftermarket USB 3.0 controller and only have 2 SATA 6GB/s ports. Any AM3+ board I pick up won't have support for front panel USB 3.0.
All opinions appreciated - but I am 100% firm on avoiding LGA 1155 due to the socket being replaced by LGA 1150 in 5 months.
Edited by M3T4LM4N222 - 11/11/12 at 2:20am
So....My main dilemma is which AMD platform to go for. FX 4300/970 Chipset combo or a A10-5800K/A75 Chipset combo.
I've build an FM2 system for a friend before and I really like the fact that USB 3.0 and SATA 6GB/s are built into the chipset along with the fact that nearly ALL FM2 boards come standard with a UEFI BIOS. Not to mention HSA which is supposed to be coming within a year. My main concern is lack of CPU power for gaming w/ a 7870/7850/7770 when compared to a Core i3/FX 4300/FX 6300
I've also heard great things about AM3+ and I assume that the processors would fair better for gaming. I also assume that AM3+ will receive PCI-Express 3.0 support sooner than any FM2 chip/chipset would. I know PCI-Express 3.0 doesn't matter much now unless you run a 7970/GTX 680 - BUT it's a feature i'd enjoy none the less. I am skeptical of going with AM3+ because most chipsets rely on an aftermarket USB 3.0 controller and only have 2 SATA 6GB/s ports. Any AM3+ board I pick up won't have support for front panel USB 3.0.
All opinions appreciated - but I am 100% firm on avoiding LGA 1155 due to the socket being replaced by LGA 1150 in 5 months.
Edited by M3T4LM4N222 - 11/11/12 at 2:20am
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