Which would be better for gaming?

[Smithydt]

I live in Australia and have about $2000. I'd like to play games like BF4, AC4 and Farcry 3

one build is based on Intel and the other based on AMD

 

1st- Intel

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/3dHzq

 

2nd- AMD

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/3dHuZ

 

I'd be greatful for any help or suggestions

 

Thanks, Smithy

[Rorgash]

since you seem to want AMD graphic card in both, AMD processor is best since you can use Mantle if that becomes a thing, getting a AMD APU would allow for Crossfire aswell.

[Dmon]

I'd go for the Intel Build.

 

Mantle doesn't require an AMD CPU so that is really a non-factor.

[Willson94]

since you seem to want AMD graphic card in both, AMD processor is best since you can use Mantle

You can use mantle with Intel CPUs.

 

You've put down a lot of money on fans I'd reallocate that to the GPU and fancier fans can more later

Id pick up an 8320

switch the board out for a Gigabyte 990FX-UD3

Then try and get a 280x in there

[SAV1OUR]

better version of the amd one

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($189.00 @ CPL Online)
CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler  ($45.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($179.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory:  Kingston Beast 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($115.99 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($108.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($429.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case:  Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 Advanced ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply:  Silverstone Strider 600W 80+ Silver Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($109.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Optical Drive:  Pioneer BDC-207DBK Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer  ($64.00 @ CPL Online)
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($115.00 @ CPL Online)
Monitor:  AOC i2367Fh 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($199.00 @ CPL Online)
Keyboard:  Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Elite Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($139.00 @ CPL Online)
Mouse:  Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse  ($50.00 @ CPL Online)
Headphones:  Corsair Raptor HS40 7.1 Channel Headset  ($65.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1974.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-21 21:49 EST+1100)

[Karumu]

go for the 4670k since unless you are streaming it will have more single core performance, but go with a GTX 770 if your budget allows for it

[Smithydt]

since you seem to want AMD graphic card in both, AMD processor is best since you can use Mantle if that becomes a thing, getting a AMD APU would allow for Crossfire aswell.

 

I chose AMD Graphics card in both builds because both the Intel and the AMD can run crossfire. the Intel couldn't run SLI

I'd go for the Intel Build.

 

Mantle doesn't require an AMD CPU so that is really a non-factor.

Whats mantle

[Smithydt]

better version of the amd one

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($189.00 @ CPL Online)

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler  ($45.00 @ CPL Online)

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($179.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Memory:  Kingston Beast 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($115.99 @ Mwave Australia)

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($108.00 @ CPL Online)

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($429.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Case:  Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 Advanced ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.00 @ CPL Online)

Power Supply:  Silverstone Strider 600W 80+ Silver Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($109.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Optical Drive:  Pioneer BDC-207DBK Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer  ($64.00 @ CPL Online)

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($115.00 @ CPL Online)

Monitor:  AOC i2367Fh 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($199.00 @ CPL Online)

Keyboard:  Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Elite Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($139.00 @ CPL Online)

Mouse:  Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse  ($50.00 @ CPL Online)

Headphones:  Corsair Raptor HS40 7.1 Channel Headset  ($65.00 @ CPL Online)

Total: $1974.99

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-21 21:49 EST+1100)

whats the difference in the Motherboards and RAM in your design compared to mine

[WoodenMarker]

This is better: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/3dI3t

 

Whats mantle

[ShadowCaptain]

I chose AMD Graphics card in both builds because both the Intel and the AMD can run crossfire. the Intel couldn't run SLI

 

 

What? Crossfire and SLI are down to the motherboard you choose

[SAV1OUR]

whats the difference in the Motherboards and RAM in your design compared to mine

the motherboards one of the best look up jazzytwocents he made a video on it, its perfect for your budget

you forgot to say cpu, its just a 8350 with a lower clock but if you were to oc it you would get better if not the same performance

ram, lifetime warranty good speed and looks nice 

[Smithydt]

What? Crossfire and SLI are down to the motherboard you choose

sorry i meant the intel and AMD motherboards

[SAV1OUR]

 

This is better: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/3dI3t

 

 

you forgot peripherals so $200 for the stuff he wants might be a bit tight and why dont you ever use the bbcode make up? just noticed that

[WoodenMarker]

you forgot peripherals so $200 for the stuff he wants might be a bit tight and why dont you ever use the bbcode make up? just noticed that

There's a reason why the whole parts list is under $1700  ..for peripherals. I would recommend other peripherals but I don't feel like knocking them and asking about + explaining better alternatives to Razer. Basically, I felt lazy.

 

The bbcode takes up a lot of space and becomes annoying once they pile up in a thread. 

[Phage]

both builds are pretty good, just saw a h87 mobo with a K series cpu ;l

[ERSCreeper]

I would recommend this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($275.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler  ($45.00 @ CPL Online) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($143.00 @ CPL Online) 

Memory:  Avexir Core series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($99.00 @ PLE Computers) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($108.00 @ CPL Online) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($429.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

Case:  Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.00 @ Mwave Australia) 

Power Supply:  Silverstone Strider 600W 80+ Silver Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($109.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

Optical Drive:  Pioneer BDC-207DBK Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer  ($64.00 @ CPL Online) 

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($115.00 @ CPL Online) 

Monitor:  AOC i2367Fh 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($199.00 @ CPL Online) 

Keyboard:  Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Elite Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($139.00 @ CPL Online) 

Mouse:  Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse  ($50.00 @ CPL Online) 

Headphones:  Corsair Raptor HS40 7.1 Channel Headset  ($65.00 @ CPL Online) 

Total: $1983.00

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-21 22:51 EST+1100)

 

You do not need so many fans