AM3 or Intel 1155 — choose your processor wisely!

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xxziggyxx2
Junior Member

04-12-2016, 08:34 PM

I'm just noticing that one stands out right now since I need a PC to run Fallout 3, NV, Garrys Mod, Minecraft, Roblox, and VirtualBox. I'm leaning toward AMD because it's more affordable and I require cores for VirtualBox, plus its GPU is already AMD. Thanks in advance, Sombrero!

xxziggyxx2

04-12-2016, 08:34 PM #1

Athame_
Senior Member

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04-12-2016, 09:09 PM

Avoid them all. AM4 is better. AM3 performance wasn't good.

Athame_

04-12-2016, 09:09 PM #2

Avoid them all. AM4 is better. AM3 performance wasn't good.

Dnomge
Member

04-26-2016, 06:15 PM

The main issue is that I'm working with a $100 budget...

Dnomge

04-26-2016, 06:15 PM #3

The main issue is that I'm working with a $100 budget...

thehappy84
Senior Member

594

04-26-2016, 07:28 PM

I had to repurpose components from my Core 2 PC (DDR3 support, HHD, SSD, hard drive, case, and power supply)

thehappy84

04-26-2016, 07:28 PM #4

I had to repurpose components from my Core 2 PC (DDR3 support, HHD, SSD, hard drive, case, and power supply)

Wolfyyy_
Senior Member

358

04-26-2016, 08:49 PM

AM3 supported up to 6 cores, whereas the FX-8350 offers 8 cores. It's not great in terms of core count, but it provides more.

Wolfyyy_

04-26-2016, 08:49 PM #5

AM3 supported up to 6 cores, whereas the FX-8350 offers 8 cores. It's not great in terms of core count, but it provides more.

Der_Winter
Member

211

05-01-2016, 10:19 AM

I checked some boards and discovered this one on eBay.

Der_Winter

05-01-2016, 10:19 AM #6

I checked some boards and discovered this one on eBay.

AdrienOff
Junior Member

05-01-2016, 12:41 PM

I've noticed those older i5 and i7 models often end up being overpriced. Still, the AM3 chips didn't perform very well. What's the current market price for used versions in your area? Also, for those earlier generations, Xeon E3s (like the 1230v2) can be a more affordable option since they aren't marketed as i7s.

AdrienOff

05-01-2016, 12:41 PM #7

dragonwaveking
Junior Member

05-01-2016, 01:37 PM

Phentom 6 had 40 dollars each, Phentom 4 cost 20, and Athlon was 15, which is why I chose the Athlon.

dragonwaveking

05-01-2016, 01:37 PM #8

Phentom 6 had 40 dollars each, Phentom 4 cost 20, and Athlon was 15, which is why I chose the Athlon.

iZeZoxGamer
Junior Member

05-01-2016, 08:24 PM

Avoid selecting the Athlon option.

iZeZoxGamer

05-01-2016, 08:24 PM #9

Avoid selecting the Athlon option.

HarryZoe
Member

05-02-2016, 04:49 PM

#10

Did you buy it already? If we're talking AM3 and not AM3+ there is no competition, Sandy Bridge hands down for all tasks. What does an i5-3570 or Xeon E3-1230V2 go for? Edit: Just E3-1230 ofc, V2 is Ivy bridge, my bad

HarryZoe

05-02-2016, 04:49 PM #10

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