AMD or Intel for my rig?

[ButCanItBacon]

Hi, what cpu and motherboard should I have for my setup?

 

Choice 1:

CPU: Intel Core i5 4690K Codename "Devil's Canyon"  (http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Core-i5-4690K-Processor-BX80646I54690K/dp/B00KPRWB9G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406651029&sr=8-1&keywords=4690K)

Motherboard: Asus Z97-K/CSM (http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-DDR3-Motherboards-Z97-K-CSM/dp/B00K2R6E60/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406651104&sr=8-1&keywords=z97-k)

 

Choice 2:

CPU: AMD FX 8350 Black Edition (http://www.amazon.com/AMD-FD8350FRHKBOX-FX-8350-FX-Series-Edition/dp/B009O7YUF6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406651188&sr=8-1&keywords=8350)

Motherboard: Asrock Fatal1ty 990FX Killer (http://www.amazon.com/ASRock-Fatal1ty-990FX-Killer-Motherboard/dp/B00HUWJVLA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406651253&sr=8-1&keywords=asrock+killer)

 

I want to try out Intel because I do need some of the extra horse power and features for gaming and content creating over the 8350 chip.

 

My Current Setup:

CPU: AMD FX 4350 @ 4.2GHz (Upgrading to 4690K or 8350)

Motherboard: Gigabyte 970A-DS3P (Upgrading to 990FX Killer or Z97-K/CSM)

GPU: Gainward GeForce GTX 760 Phantom Factory Overclocked

Storage: 1x Samsung 840 EVO 250GB SSD + 1x Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200RPM Hard Drive

PSU: Corsair AX 860i

Fans: 3x Corsair AF140MM LED fans

Case: Corsair Graphite 760T 

 

Thanks.

[LukaP]

if you are gaming and rendering, get the intel setup. for pure multitasking computer, get the amd.

[Altecice]

If you want to go for the 8350 dont go for any ASrock motherboard

[Guest]

AMtel.

[ButCanItBacon]

if you are gaming and rendering, get the intel setup. for pure multitasking computer, get the amd.

Okay, I don't do much multitasking at all. I'm getting abit fed up with AMD anyway so it would be nice to switch to Intel. Thanks for the advice!

[LukaP]

Okay, I don't do much multitasking at all. I'm getting abit fed up with AMD anyway so it would be nice to switch to Intel. Thanks for the advice!

enjoy the superior IPC and possibly framerates

[Enderman]

The i5 will perform better in 99% of usage scenarios. Go with intel this time

[Archangel1994]

Okay, I don't do much multitasking at all. I'm getting abit fed up with AMD anyway so it would be nice to switch to Intel. Thanks for the advice!

Unless you are getting that PSU at a good discount or planning to do SLI in the future you have chosen some serious overkill. a 500-550W PSU is more than enough for that setup and covers OC'ing as well. As opposed to the GTX 760 I would go with an R9 280X instead if you can get it around the same price.

 

As for processor I would suggest intel because Intel is simply better at the moment unless you do some serious multitasking. Also the Z97 motherboard gives an option to expand into broadwell if you do a Bios update. (Same thing done with Z87 updating for Haswell-R)

[ButCanItBacon]

enjoy the superior IPC and possibly framerates

 

 

The i5 will perform better in 99% of usage scenarios. Go with intel this time

 

Hehe, thanks guys

[Guest]

Welcome to the forum.

 

Both cpus are a great choice and would serve you well. Personally I would opt to the intel side due to the improvements intel made with the devils canyon series, Another reason to opt for the intel side is you are choosing a z97 motherboard. This mean you will have broadwell support, intels upcoming series of micro processors, and it will extend the longevity of your system. 

 

On the other hand if the goal of you system is performance at a budget then you should opt for the AMD side. They generally have a great price to performance ratio.

 

With these things in mind I hope you have fun building your system and continue to ask us questions  

 

 

The intel board also looks cooler : )

[ButCanItBacon]

Welcome to the forum.

 

Both cpus are a great choice and would serve you well. Personally I would opt to the intel side due to the improvements intel made with the devils canyon series, Another reason to opt for the intel side is you are choosing a z97 motherboard. This mean you will have broadwell support, intels upcoming series of micro processors, and it will extend the longevity of your system. 

 

On the other hand if the goal of you system is performance at a budget then you should opt for the AMD side. They generally have a great price to performance ratio.

 

With these things in mind I hope you have fun building your system and continue to ask us questions

 

 

The intel board also looks cooler : )

 

okay, thank you everyone for the advice, i really appreciate it

[Enderman]

Hehe, thanks guys

Ya welcom