AMD FX 8300 is a mid-range processor from AMD.
AMD FX 8300 is a mid-range processor from AMD.
You're asking about what makes something good—specifically a low-end CPU from around five years ago. It should run most games today, though you won’t get the top performance. Expect some issues with modern titles needing 60fps, but older games will work just fine. You’re looking for a budget-friendly option, so it shouldn’t cost much.
You're asking if they should provide the specifications for the £280 PC.
It seems you're unsure about the prices in your area, but that's likely an acceptable range.
I won’t be playing any games on it. The price is £280 for the entire PC, and I’d love to share the specifications. Right now my budget is around £300, but I plan to save more before getting a better CPU.
You're asking about your current PC setup. It seems the CPU alone isn't enough for upgrades, so you'd need a full system overhaul. For that price point, a 2-4th generation i5 business desktop would likely offer better performance. I'm considering purchasing a used business desktop, which should be more cost-effective and faster.
Avoid purchasing it—it's a poor choice for an 8-core FX CPU. The system may throttle, and the motherboard might make the processor seem sluggish. It’s better to look for a more suitable option elsewhere.
The FX-8300 was the lowest wattage chip available before AMD released the E series chips. I had one. Was run on M5A78L-M LX Plus. Even ran Liquid Nitrogen and did the impossible 2.0v. So if this kid just runs the cpu stock, the 4+1 is actually adequet. Runs super low voltage and frequency. Won't even have a heat issue. Please don't spread mis-information. It would be better to have mentioned not adequate for overclocking, but that's probably not the intentions here. Here's that LN2 and 4+1 Proof you needed that you didn't ask for.
But it seems you didn't run all core tests on the CPU at 7.6GHz, likely because you're aware it could damage the board. Purchasing an FX system with a faulty motherboard isn't wise—this setup often leads to throttling, and modern games demand more than just 8 threads. If that CPU is pushed too hard on such a board, it will throttle as well. Many discussions mention people pairing low-quality boards with high-core FX CPUs, but the real issue usually lies with the board itself. The ASUS board uses a 3-phase VRM, not 4, and lacks USB 3 or SATA 3 ports. It's better to invest in a more reliable Intel or AMD system, or if you're into FX, get a solid motherboard instead. There are also boards with 125W TDP for the FX8350 that often struggle with throttling.