CPU upgrade

[Samuel]

ok so i wanna upgrade my CPU but im unsure what CPU would be the best to get?

my spec are :

Mobo : msi fm2-a66m-e33
2x 4gb ram
500w evga psu
2gb evga geeforce gtx 950 sc

what CPUs can you guys come up with for me?

looking to spend around £120

[Samuel]

my cpu at the minute is amd A8-5600k

[_I_]

the a10 would be a minor upgrade
still 2 modules (4 cores) that are slightly faster with a slightly better gpu

since you have a dedicated gpu, save up for an i3 or i5 and board

first check if your ram is compatible with intel 1150 builds
use cpuz
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html
cpuz -> spd tab
select each dimm and look voltage for all profiles
if any profile is over 1.55v that dimm should not be used on intel 1150 builds
(1151 ddr3 boards need 1.35v or lower)

[Samuel]

so getting the A10 would really see much difference?

i was thinking about saving up for the i5 and then a new mobo aswell so think ill just do that

[Samuel]

i just checked my voltage like you said, both my RAM are at 1.50V is that ok to use with the i5 and a new mobo? its DDR3 aswell

[The Muppet Surgery Special]

Your CPU: http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/Bulldozer/AMD-A8-Series%20A8-5600K.html (scroll down for list of compatible processors and rating)

All compatible CPU's: http://www.cpu-world.com/Related_CPUs/Socket%20FM2_Piledriver.html

A10-6800K is the top end of that socket at 100 Watts TDP.

Comparisson of A8 vs A10

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/AMD-A8-5600K-vs-AMD-A10-6800K

This is the problem with AMD, lack of decent upgrades on their sockets. Especially on TDP profiles.

Whilst AMD is a cheap buy, it becomes more expensive when you come to upgrade and find no upgrade path, and then have to fork out for a whole new motherboard and processor.

Intel is much better at offering upgrades and more compatible TDP profiles on their sockets.

[_I_]

Crookester eredeti hozzászólása:

i just checked my voltage like you said, both my RAM are at 1.50V is that ok to use with the i5 and a new mobo? its DDR3 aswell

yes, if you go with haswell/refresh i5 and 1150 board your current ram will work

[Samuel]

so say i was to upgrade my mobo and CPU but didnt want to go above say £150 would i see a big improvement doing that with like an i3 ?

[The Muppet Surgery Special]

Crookester eredeti hozzászólása:

so say i was to upgrade my mobo and CPU but didnt want to go above say £150 would i see a big improvement doing that with like an i3 ?

You really want i5. Consider second hand to save money on the processor, but buy a new good long lasting motherboard.

[Samuel]

hmmmm :/ thats about 150 by its self isnt it ?

[The Muppet Surgery Special]

Crookester eredeti hozzászólása:

hmmmm :/ thats about 150 by its self isnt it ?

Second hand? Get one from somebody who upgraded themselves to i7 or something.

[Samuel]

i5 6400?

[_I_]

yes, i3 will run circles around the apu exp when combined with a dedicated gpu

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/Dm6MQ7

if you can go to 200 for the i5 4460 and board, it will be well worth it
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/PgKvmG

skylake 1151 i3/i5 require ddr3 1.35v or lower or ddr4
which you would need new ram for

[Samuel]

what happens if i buy one off ebay though and it doesnt work? i dont like buying used stuff on ebay for that reason :/

[The Muppet Surgery Special]

Crookester eredeti hozzászólása:

what happens if i buy one off ebay though and it doesnt work? i dont like buying used stuff on ebay for that reason :/

I got a core 2 duo on amazon for 10 Euro from a laptop parts used. Bargin at that price lol, yes I know different processor but, if the price is low enough, why worry :)

I never used ebay, I mostly use Amazon, even though it's a little more expensive than ebay, basically for Amazon's safety :)

Maybe try to find one local to you? Or a local computer shop with used parts?

[_I_]

agreed, id go new off amazon or ebuyer ect..
esp with cpu/mobo and gpus