Help with PC Build for Gaming/Editing/Streaming

PhoBia9 · September 14, 2014

Hey guys,

I am trying to figure out which build to go with 1 is Intel and the other AMD. This is a gaming/editing build. I also want to do a lot of streaming. My budget is under $2500 including the monitor and keyboard, but i would love it if i can bring it down to $2000, any suggestions? Which build will be easier to maintain and not worry about bugs, driver issues, rma and doa? I play BF4, Black Ops 2, League of Legends, Counter Strike Global Offence. The two main games i play heavily are League of legends and Counter strike global offence. I want to get at least 150+ fps on cs:go and LoL so that my 144hz monitor is put to good use. I will post below the pc part lists.

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/wCh2jX

Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/wCh2jX/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($189.98 @ Newegg Canada)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.21 @ DirectCanada)

Motherboard: Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($236.99 @ Amazon Canada)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($174.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($139.79 @ DirectCanada)

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($77.99 @ Canada Computers)

Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290X 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($619.95 @ Vuugo)

Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 Advanced ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ Memory Express)

Power Supply: Cooler Master V850 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($177.13 @ DirectCanada)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.95 @ Vuugo)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($108.34 @ TigerDirect Canada)

Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($279.79 @ DirectCanada)

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire Stealth Wired Mini Keyboard ($89.50 @ Vuugo)

Total: $2266.59

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/qPBFCJ

Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/qPBFCJ/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($359.00 @ Canada Computers)

Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($213.95 @ DirectCanada)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($169.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($249.00 @ Canada Computers)

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($77.99 @ Canada Computers)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked Video Card ($514.98 @ Amazon Canada)

Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case ($108.95 @ DirectCanada)

Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($189.98 @ Amazon Canada)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.95 @ Vuugo)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($108.34 @ TigerDirect Canada)

Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($279.79 @ DirectCanada)

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire Stealth Wired Mini Keyboard ($89.50 @ Vuugo)

Total: $2381.41

I also read that it's really good to go with EVGA graphics cards because they never fail and are supported with good customer service. Does anyone here own graphics card from asus, gigabyte or msi? I want to get a graphics card that has good customer service, so if anything happens i don't have to worry about the bad service. ALSO! I heard that going with a asus motherboard is better than a gigabyte motherboard because of reliability...is that true? I am sorry for all these questions its my first build and i dont want to screw up!

Thank-you for your help!

JurgaBurgaFlintines · September 14, 2014

I would choose the Intel Build. The 4790k beats the 8350 in every aspect if I'm not mistaken. Also, to save some money, I would get a 120 GB SSD and get a cheaper Power Supply and add an after market cooler for your CPU like the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO.