Which one is better?

[Oberon.Smite]

I have chosen two builds:

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/P4BVZL

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xzpXdC

 

So basically, I can get the AMD and save about 80 bucks, which I can use on other components. But the Intel, however, is more up to date and the CPU is faster. So, which one?

[Mao_Zedong]

The intel one is better, but this one is more better (words).

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($55.97 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card  ($182.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Raidmax ATX-402WB ATX Mid Tower Case  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $622.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-12 21:36 EST-0500

 

The motherboard is much nicer, the ram is just as good, but cheaper, and the hdd will perform much better and still be quiet. You don't need an aftermarket cooler since you can't overclock, but if you want one for silence, the cm hyper 212 evo/plus is a great option.

[TheSLSAMG]

For the simple fact that those mATX AMD boards are crap, please get the Intel build. And you don't need the cooler.

[AlexStriz]

nevermind, go with what recommended

[Albatross]

Intel one is better.

 

I would personally cut off the cooler and put that money towards a better MOBO though.

[Mao_Zedong]

 

or for a bit more, you can have the Intel build with a 280x..

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK THEMIS 65.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($19.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($55.97 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.88 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($229.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.98 @ OutletPC) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $670.78

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-12 21:38 EST-0500

 

That gpu is terrible, asus is infamous for having bad amd coolers. The 280 will overclock to be just as fast as that 280x while being quieter and a lot cheaper.

[AlexStriz]

That gpu is terrible, asus is infamous for having bad amd coolers. The 280 will overclock to be just as fast as that 280x while being quieter and a lot cheaper.

..... this is why I don't like making builds with non Nvidia gpus.

 

thanks for the correction

[KayTees]

The decisions tho.