$1000 range - Intel v.s AMD

[thole91]

Hello folks,

This is my first build ever. I came up with 2 builds, but I don't know which one is better for gaming. Reliability is also an important factor for me to consider too. The price difference between these two builds is only $40.

Any comment is appreciated.

 

AMD Build

 

Intel Build

 

[NUFCThomas]

just my opinion but intel/nvidia build over the amd build

[elan2468]

Amd build all the extra GPU power will help ALOT

[Katsu-K1L]

AMD build

[s3ns3]

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting

 

intel build ofc but try so save a few bucks on some components to get a better gpu. like cheaper mobo,ram .why do you want a 750W psu do you want to SLI ? if so just don`t,always go for the best gpu you can afford. i wouldn`t sli on that psu anyway. get a good 550W psu.

[SpyRosL]

If you ever come back..tell us what games you wanna play.

 

Also, get a better quality psu with 500-600watts.

[thole91]

If you ever come back..tell us what games you wanna play.

 

Also, get a better quality psu with 500-600watts.

I play League of Legends and almost all racing games

[dragoon20005]

why is there a Corsair AIO cooler in the builds???

 

750 Watts is overkill for both systems

 

500 watts will be plenty for the builds with a 280X or GTX770

 

Corsair RAM is overpriced get cheaper RAM please 

[dragoon20005]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($238.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($127.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($76.50 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.00 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card  ($199.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Cooler Master N600 Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case  ($75.98 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Cooler Master VSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $978.41

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

this is so much better than the 2 builds

 

i5 4690K with a R9 280

[thole91]

I came to final build and ordered. So excited waiting for all parts to be delivered.

Thanks for all contributions

Everything is same as AMD build BUT

GPU: Asus R9-280

PSU: Corsair CS750M Gold Certified

RAM: cheaper than the one above

Total: $1190 including HP monitor, CM gaming keyboard and mouse, cheap Window 8 from g2a

[SpyRosL]

I came to final build and ordered. So excited waiting for all parts to be delivered.

Thanks for all contributions

Everything is same as AMD build BUT

GPU: Asus R9-280

PSU: Corsair CS750M Gold Certified

RAM: cheaper than the one above

Total: $1190 including HP monitor, CM gaming keyboard and mouse, cheap Window 8 from g2a

 

Good luck with league of legends and need for speed world(if you play that)

MMOs and AMD cpu are not good together.

 

I play League of Legends and almost all racing games

[KamiKatze]

Intel, however try to balance it better. 750 Ti is ridiculous at that price point when you could easily fit a R9 290.

[s3ns3]

I play League of Legends and almost all racing games

why don`t you say so in the first place? dude get intel 

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/  - this is important 

[MEC-777]

For all of you saying LoL and racing games won't play well on the AMD platform: Stop talking BS. The 8350 will handle them just fine.