CPU Shopping Tips as Fast As Possible

This CPU buyer's guide aims to dispel some of the most common myths that exist for prospective buyers.

[qxpdomj]

Is this a good potato build






Energy 321 kJ (77 kcal)
Carbohydrates 17.47 g
Starch 15.44 g
Dietary fiber 2.2 g
Fat 0.1 g
Protein 2 g

Vitamins:
Thiamine (B1) (7%) 0.08 mg
Riboflavin (B2) (3%) 0.03 mg
Niacin (B3) (7%) 1.05 mg
Pantothenic acid (B5) (6%) 0.296 mg
Vitamin B6 (23%) 0.295 mg
Folate (B9) (4%) 16 µg
Vitamin C (24%) 19.7 mg
Vitamin E (0%) 0.01 mg
Vitamin K (2%) 1.9 µg

Trace metals:
Calcium (1%) 12 mg
Iron (6%) 0.78 mg
Magnesium (6%) 23 mg
Manganese (7%) 0.153 mg
Phosphorus (8%) 57 mg
Potassium (9%) 421 mg
Sodium (0%) 6 mg
Zinc (3%) 0.29 mg

[KabooM]

"...but then everything changed, when the GHz nation attacked."

[BernieFromTheInternet]

linus: "for example i will use the cheapest CPU we have in the studio for a mock-budget build. an i7 6700k"

[randyzhu]

My Other Rig:
CPU: Potato Core 2 (0.005GHz)
GPU: Integrated Potato Core 2 GFX
PSU: My Static Electricity
Case: A Carpet Case (for more static)
RAM: 0.005 Gb DDR RAM
HDD: CD-RW
SSD: 2GB SD Card

[radomiami]

This was around the dark ages of AMD, where Bulldozer nearly sank the company.

[noahchristman]

I understand why you don't shorten Fast as Possible

[SMAAAASHTV]

Is this a good build?

Cpu: 3.5" Granny Smith Apple Core
Ram: 4 Popsicle sticks
Hard Drive: 60 min cassette tape
GPU: Mattel View-Master
Mobo: Cereal Box with wires
Psu: A Lemon with electrical probes
Case: Lincoln Logs
Monitor: A Cardboard Box with a hole cut in it

[DylRicho]

I'll make it easy.

Gaming on a budget = A10-7850K
Power/price = FX-6350, i5-4670K, FX-8320, FX-8350
Power = i7-3770K, i7-4770K
Video editing = FX-8350, i7-3770K, i7-4770K
Overclocking = A10-7850K, FX-4320, FX-6300, i7-2600K, FX-8320, FX-8350

[btstram]

Loved the car analogy! Especially the GHz vs RPM comparison! So cool, it's weird I never thought of it that way. Also, the way Linus said, "I personally guarantee you'll get the help you need" was wayyy funny!

[KenAnger]

I just came here for the trolls and fanboy comments.
**grabs popcorn**

[viniciuss.b.]

You sir, deserves more likes. Your 'as fast as possible' series is a great service of quick, good quality information. Better than some forums around.

[MrGForce]

And if you repeatedly press 6 while the video is running, you'll see Linus jacking his fingers! Yay

[xavinxavier]

Hey Linus, what are you reaching down and touching on your hip? turning your phone off? adjusting a mic? hehe you do it a LOT. friggin love the shit out of ALL your stuff. Keep up the awesome work

[TheBudBoss]

ive come to only look for yalls videos if I have a question. thank you for being here for us.

[mtbrider]

techquickie is Linus's ''cardio'' everyday

[omarsonic]

4:57 Well played, Mr.Editor. Well played, indeed.

[unpopuIaropinion]

Thank you for not being biased in this video, as most "guides" or better put advertisements, are in the internet.
This video actually helped me with my decision .

[jordandecoste]

Thanks for this. Could you consider doing a Part 2 that would discuss CPUs certain user-types should consider - i.e., the MS office user/web browser, the gamer, the video editor, etc. Thank you.

[iamdeathu]

I found in my travels, that while intel processors have had better performance, the price-to-performance hasn't been as good as AMD processors.

[ur_cowboy]

tapping 1 sounds like a laser blaster, also tap 2 and/ or 3 rapidly, 0 is also very fun