CPU Comparison?

Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz, 64-bit vs. AMD FX-4130 4 x 3.8GHz, AM3, 64-bit???
Can someone help me out here?
They're listed at the exact same price point, which feels totally off to me since one is only dual-core and running at lower clock speeds.🐔

casualraven10 said:Intel Core i3-4150 3.5Ghz, 64bit or AMD FX-4130 4 x3.8GHz, AM3, 64bit???
Can anyone help me out?
The price is identical, which seems weird since the first one only has two cores and lower Ghz.🐔

The i3 is a dual core with hyperthreading, while the FX is a true quad core. The real question is, what are you planning to do with this PC?

EDIT: Whoa, hold on, I just re-read what you wrote. 😲 Where are you getting the idea that the FX-4130 and the i3-4150 cost the same? And where did you even find an FX-4130? You can actually find a six-core FX 6300 for cheaper than the 4150.

It’s the exact same price for that setup as it is with an i3, even when you're looking within $17...

Look, I’m not trying to build some hardcore gaming rig or anything crazy. I just want to jump into a game like >, do some basic web surfing, and call it a day. My old PC finally kicked the bucket, and there’s no way in hell I’m dropping over $3,200 on a new setup. I checked out Linkworld because their prices seemed the most reasonable, so I actually reached out to them myself to ask for a quote on this specific configuration. A week later, they suddenly put this exact build up for sale on their site, but now I see this other option featuring an >. So, what’s the deal? Between these two, which one should I actually grab, and why on earth is the price point basically the same for both?

casualraven10 said:I don't need anything fancy, just something to run games like World of Tanks and do some web surfing. My old PC died and I really don't want to drop over $3,200 on a new one, so I went to the local shop where I get my best deals. I asked them for a quote on a specific setup, and they put it up for sale a week later. There's also one with an i3, so I'm wondering which of these two I should pick and why the prices are basically the same?

No, no, no, absolutely not. Avoid those pre-built configurations at all costs. That one has a terrible, cheap Linkworld power supply and a garbage motherboard that you shouldn't even try to upgrade with a better processor later...
Since you mentioned you aren't looking for anything heavy-duty—just light gaming like World of Tanks, which actually runs much smoother on Intel than on AMD—I’d suggest going with something like this instead:

1 x Intel Core i3-4150 Processor (3.50GHz, 512KB, 3MB, 54 W, 1150) Box
1 x Asrock H81M-DGS - Intel H81, M-ATX, Dual Channel 2xDDR3 - 1600
1 x DDR3 4GB (1x4GB) Crucial, 1600MHz CL11
1 x TOSHIBA 500GB, 7200rpm, SATA 6 Gb/s, 32MB, DT01ACA050
1 x FORTRON HEX Plus 400W Power Supply, 12cm fan
1 x MS PHOENIX case without PSU, Midi tower MBO: ATX, mATX
1 x MSI R7 250X 1GB GDDR5, 128bit, DVI + HDMI + Display Port

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I saw the one you were looking at on MagazinRS with the i3, but that one also uses a low-end no-name power supply. This build here features a Fortron Hex, which is a solid, reliable power supply and a great value for builds like this. You don't even need an optical drive; it's not that important anymore. Just install Windows via USB and you won't need a disc drive ever again. Otherwise, you could also look into this option:

1 x ASUS H81M-K, 1150, Intel H81 Express Chipset, DDR3
1 x Intel Pentium G3258 Processor (3.20GHz, 512KB, 3MB, 54 W, 1150) Box
1 x DDR3 4GB (1x4GB) Crucial, 1600MHz CL11
1 x TOSHIBA 500GB, 7200rpm, SATA 6 Gb/s, 32MB, DT01ACA050
1 x ZALMAN CNPS 5X Performa, socket 775/1155/1156/AM2/AM2/AM3
1 x FORTRON HEX Plus 400W Power Supply, 12cm fan
1 x MS PHOENIX case without PSU, Midi tower MBO: ATX, mATX
1 x Sapphire R7 260X 1GB GDDR5 OC, 1GB GDDR5 128bit, 28nm

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In this version, you have a standard dual-core Pentium that can be overclocked like a beast; you can easily bump it up to i3 levels. Just keep in mind it's a true dual-core without hyperthreading, so it might struggle with games designed strictly for quad-cores. Currently, that would only be something like Dragon Age Inquisition or maybe a few other next-gen titles, but since you didn't mention being interested in those, this option might actually be better for you, mainly because of the significantly better graphics card. World of Tanks would likely run even better on this second option.

Thanks man, I honestly think you just saved me from a massive headache after struggling with my motherboard for an entire year. Just one thing though—looking at that first build, do you really think that cooling setup is enough to handle a bit of overclocking?

That i3 won't let you overclock. This weaker Core i7 actually does, but I guess then you're stuck with just dual cores anyway.