Purchased an AMD FX6300. Thoughts?

[tytanium]

Hey guys. Got a letter in my email about an AMD CPU on sale and it got me thinking. It's about time I upgraded.

I've been using the same AMD 550 for about 4 years now. I did a quick search to find the best value going for my budget and the 6300 looked real nice. Got it for $118 on Amazon US. Considering I have an unlockable 550 I can sell, the final purchase price should be around $80. I think I did good. What you guys think? LOL, rhetorical, I know I did good

-Tyler

P.S. I Kid. Serious thread. What are your thoughts on the AMD purchase?

 

[Steve]

Intel master race or gtfo imo

 

[MetalLobster]

It's alright, but the performance of the FX6300 is only on par with the 1100T, an AMD processor from the last generation.

Looks like you got a fair deal though. They normally go for 125-130.

 

[$alvador]

Should be a good chip, hope you bought a good board too

 

[tytanium]

Actually, no board being purchased. That's the great thing about AMD. I can install this AM3+ chip in my AM3 790X mobo. I know I'll lose some chip features but that's OK with me. I'm more interested in core performance.

 

[$alvador]

You won't just be losing features, you'll be losing core performance as well. I won't say more in case you need your money for other priorities but if you have some disposable cheddar left I would just like to point out a new board will hugely increase your chip's value.