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Drahsid
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Xeon e3x-1231v3

Basically i7 4790 minus the igpu（which is only slightly useful due to quicksync）.

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Anyone who does not have a sister hates the fact that Kasugano Sora isn't his sister.
I'm not insulting anyone; I'm just being condescending. There is a difference, you see...

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I'm not just gaming, I'm also developing games.

Using what programs?

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I'm not just gaming, I'm also developing games.

 

If you are rendering images, videos, or running game servers while using the host for other tasks. The i7 is for you.

It really depends if the program can utilize 8 threads. Many can't even do 4. 

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Using what programs?

Unity and UDK?

If you are rendering images, videos, or running game servers while using the host for other tasks. The i7 is for you.

It really depends if the program can utilize 8 threads. Many can't even do 4.

If I were rendering pictures and video I'd have much more RAM.

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Unity and UDK?

Check on google to see how many cores those use. If they use more than 4 then buy a xeon e3 1231v3 (costs the same as the i5)

NEW PC build: Blank Heaven   minimalist white and black PC     Old S340 build log "White Heaven"        The "LIGHTCANON" flashlight build log        Project AntiRoll (prototype)        Custom speaker project

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@Drahsid

 

For gaming, i5 = i7.  i7 Is mainly for productivity work.

 

Here is my proposed build:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/f689yc
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/f689yc/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.94 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 240M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($117.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.40 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($335.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1094.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-05 22:19 EST-0500

 

Do you live near a Microcenter by chance?  If you do, buy your CPU + Motherboard in-store to get an amazing deal. i5 + Z97 = $275.  i7 + Z97 = $355.

"I genuinely dislike the promulgation of false information, especially to people who are asking for help selecting new parts."

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@Drahsid

 

For gaming, i5 = i7.  i7 Is mainly for productivity work.

 

Here is my proposed build:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/f689yc

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/f689yc/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.94 @ OutletPC)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 240M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($69.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($117.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($77.98 @ Newegg)

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.40 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($335.66 @ Newegg)

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $1094.91

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-05 22:19 EST-0500

 

Do you live near a Microcenter by chance?  If you do, buy your CPU + Motherboard in-store to get an amazing deal. i5 + Z97 = $275.  i7 + Z97 = $355.

Looks liek you lowered the quality and threw in a SSD.

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Looks liek you lowered the quality and threw in a SSD.

The quality is exactly the same, if not better.

"I genuinely dislike the promulgation of false information, especially to people who are asking for help selecting new parts."

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The quality is exactly the same, if not better.

hes not just gaming...read

| CPU: Core i7-8700K @ 4.89ghz - 1.21v  |  Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING  |  CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i V2 |
| GPU: MSI RTX 3080Ti Ventus 3X OC  |  RAM: 32GB T-Force Delta RGB 3066mhz |
| Displays: Acer Predator XB270HU 1440p Gsync 144hz IPS Gaming monitor | Oculus Quest 3 VR

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