Amd build vs Intel build

[Guest]

So I will be doing a build soon, but I can't figure out if I should go Intel or AMD?

 

Here are the builds:

AMD: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/DJMSpartan123/saved/zkbV3C

Intel: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/DJMSpartan123/saved/yxxV3C

 

I will be doing overclocking on both of these and for AMD I forgot to take out the power supply. I already have one.

(F.I.Y Canadian prices only.

[Guest]

Intel because it leaves you more space for upgrade on 1150

[LemonSpice]

So I will be doing a build soon, but I can't figure out if I should go Intel or AMD?

 

Here are the builds:

AMD: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/DJMSpartan123/saved/zkbV3C

Intel: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/DJMSpartan123/saved/yxxV3C

 

I will be doing overclocking on both of these and for AMD I forgot to take out the power supply. I already have one.

(F.I.Y Canadian prices only.

intel lower end mobo and better gpu

[LemonSpice]

Intel because it leaves you more space for upgrade on 1150

this and performance

[mopman94]

I made a post earlier in another topic about how these two processors can be difficult to choose from: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/255279-£450-pc/?p=3496017

This to me are the pros and cons (my response in other topic):

 

That is what I would personally do [intel], but obviously seak other opinions first as choosing between the Intel G3258 and AMD x4 860k is a difficult one. The Intel is only a dual core so it won't play multi core games as well as the AMD processor (eg Battlefield 4) but it will play single core games a lot better, especially if you overclock it (But remember you will need that CPU cooler if you are overclocking). The other advantage of the Intel is as I said, it uses the same socket as the Haswell processors such as this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-Core-i7-4790K-Socket-LGA-1150/dp/B00KPRWAX8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416671208&sr=8-1&keywords=Intel+i7+LGA-1150 which is a beast of a processor, this of course means if you get more cash in the future you can upgrade the CPU without having to buy a new motherboard. It is unlikely there will be any more FM2+ socket CPUs from AMD so to upgrade you will have to replace the motherboard as well.

[SeanBond]

I would say intel because the upgrade path. The g3258 can do a great job in most games.

[Mistersprinkles]

So I will be doing a build soon, but I can't figure out if I should go Intel or AMD?

 

Here are the builds:

AMD: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/DJMSpartan123/saved/zkbV3C

Intel: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/DJMSpartan123/saved/yxxV3C

 

I will be doing overclocking on both of these and for AMD I forgot to take out the power supply. I already have one.

(F.I.Y Canadian prices only.

Intel. You forgot the power supply. Upgrade to a 4690K or a broadwell chip down the line.

[MattWakey]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($69.95 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.21 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($60.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($73.71 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280 3GB TurboDuo Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($48.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $570.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-22 18:44 EST-0500

[Mistersprinkles]

^Looks like a great buy. BTW I know its a stretch but the R9 290 is $250 USD now and will blow the 280 away.

Its not expensive to get a kick arse gaming pc.