Less cores at higher speeds is preferable.

Royalsalt
Junior Member

02-24-2016, 06:55 AM

I'm currently stuck with the FX 6300 and limited by my GTX 1060. I managed to hit a stable 4.6 GHZ overclock by turning off "cores" 5-6, and I've maintained a consistent 4.2GHZ across all cores. For gaming, it really depends on the title, but in general, what works best?

Royalsalt

02-24-2016, 06:55 AM #1

Nydoak
Junior Member

02-24-2016, 08:18 AM

When playing games, performance is usually measured by how well it handles multiple cores. Even with an outdated and weak chip like the FX6300, it won't make a big difference in the long term.

Nydoak

02-24-2016, 08:18 AM #2

When playing games, performance is usually measured by how well it handles multiple cores. Even with an outdated and weak chip like the FX6300, it won't make a big difference in the long term.

ghall2499
Member

02-24-2016, 08:24 AM

Current titles perform better with additional processing units. Speed remains important, but modern games increasingly rely on multiple threads. Classic titles work well with fewer processing units and stronger single-thread performance.

ghall2499

02-24-2016, 08:24 AM #3

SGgamingDK
Member

222

02-24-2016, 09:16 AM

Typically, games work best on fewer, quicker processors. Four cores remains a solid range for gaming, especially as some top-tier titles begin to take advantage of them.

SGgamingDK

02-24-2016, 09:16 AM #4

Typically, games work best on fewer, quicker processors. Four cores remains a solid range for gaming, especially as some top-tier titles begin to take advantage of them.

KaisSou
Member

02-25-2016, 12:52 AM

Turn off cores 5-6 and revert to your 4.6GHz setting.

KaisSou

02-25-2016, 12:52 AM #5

Turn off cores 5-6 and revert to your 4.6GHz setting.

ExtasyFox
Member

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03-03-2016, 10:09 AM

It won't be a big deal about the FX. Some games will appreciate the extra cores, while others will prefer faster performance.

ExtasyFox

03-03-2016, 10:09 AM #6

It won't be a big deal about the FX. Some games will appreciate the extra cores, while others will prefer faster performance.

RabbitKiller99
Member

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03-10-2016, 05:07 PM

You won’t really get any advantage. The greatest improvement comes from leaving that outdated system behind—it’s not worth it anymore.

RabbitKiller99

03-10-2016, 05:07 PM #7

You won’t really get any advantage. The greatest improvement comes from leaving that outdated system behind—it’s not worth it anymore.

jerrydog01
Senior Member

703

03-11-2016, 01:50 PM

I'm really stuck here, honestly. Once I gather all the cash, I'm leaving this site. I managed to get a deal with a friend—he's sending me an i7 6700k and a motherboard. Had to ask a few people for help. Now I just need to rack up some RAM.

jerrydog01

03-11-2016, 01:50 PM #8

snaari
Member

03-12-2016, 06:11 PM

For how much the 6700k and the mobo?

snaari

03-12-2016, 06:11 PM #9

For how much the 6700k and the mobo?

Twanneman81
Member

03-14-2016, 03:26 PM

#10

Keep it under $150 for the entire package.

Twanneman81

03-14-2016, 03:26 PM #10

Keep it under $150 for the entire package.