AMD A8-3870K or AMD Phenom x4 970 for gaming

OMG what is this? we need more detail buddy like your budget and if you have gfx card or your willing to buy one or you are going to use only igp.answer these so it will be easy to suggest.

Why leaving the FX series processor out from contention ??

want to make a new AMD system. I have chosen Asus M5A88-M motherboard and corsair vengeance 4 GB RAM. Confused about the processor.

With that mobo, question of A8 CPUs doesn't arise as they need a different socket. Better to post details like your requirement, budget etc. Use this template:-

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/pc-compon...new-pc-help-answer-these-questions-first.html

yeh i Know, its uPGA socket. I might change it if A8 is a better processor than Phenom X4 970.FX is compatable with Asus M5A88-M. My budget around Rs.15,000/- for mobo, RAM & Processor. Gaming is a priority. Haven't yet decided about the graphics card.

Can you find Phenom II 970 in the market at the first place?

Flipkart....it was available a few months ago.......now shows out of stock.....donno..........thats why thinking of any alternate processors.

Mention your total budget for processor + motherboard.

@op,
then i guess it won't be back in stock.so better go with a8 3870k with 6670 in crossfire and a mobo.