help don't know what to do !!!!

[yesman]

hi everyone need help picking an new PC build don't know what motherboards to get should i get a 

MSI X79A-GD45 (8D) with an i7 3820 or should i get a Asus Z87-DELUXE/ Intel Z87 Socket 1150 with a haswell 4770k am going to be gaming,am knew at this please help 

 

 

 

[brownninja97]

I think the second one is better however Asus are overpriced without ROG and sabertooth so can you get a different motherboard. I think the G1 sniper is much better.

[extremescouter]

If you are going to be just gaming, neither of those CPUs are the best choice. I would say go for an i5 4670k, as the extra cores usually do not improve gaming performance. 

[DarkEcho]

If you are only gaming I would save a few dollar and just go with a 4670K and beef up the graphics card instead.

 

Asus make some good Mobos which you can't go wrong with really. I would definitely second on the G1 Sniper though as well.

[yesman]

not really bit to much for me i only when with 3820 because its a higher platform and both the haswell and the 3820 specs cost about the same what do you think i should do  

[yesman]

as well i just want a high end pc just cos

[yesman]

I think the second one is better however Asus are overpriced without ROG and sabertooth so can you get a different motherboard. I think the G1 sniper is much better.

then both of these builds cost about the same and the g1 cost a lot what do you think i should do 

[brownninja97]

not really bit to much for me i only when with 3820 because its a higher platform and both the haswell and the 3820 specs cost about the same what do you think i should do  

I think you should get this. 

GIGABYTE GA-Z87X-UD4H Intel Z87

Has many good features and doesnt break the bank. If your in the Uk then your in luck.http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Motherboards/Intel+Socket/Socket+1150+-+Intel+Z87/GIGABYTE+GA-Z87X-UD4H+Intel+Z87+%28Socket+1150%29+ATX+Motherboard+%2B+20%25+MONEY+BACK%21+?productId=55556

 

Limited time only you get 20% money back so go get it.

[Mixzzz]

I recommend for i7-4770k with and MSI gaming series or mpower board.... But if you're only gaming the take i5-4670k.

[yesman]

I recommend for i7-4770k with and MSI gaming series or mpower board.... But if you're only gaming the take i5-4670k.

but then the build cost about the same as the i7 3820 so which 1 should i go for the 3820 or the haswell route just not sure which one is better 

[yesman]

I recommend for i7-4770k with and MSI gaming series or mpower board.... But if you're only gaming the take i5-4670k.

so is the 3820 any good and am going to overclock it 

[mvitkun]

so is the 3820 any good and am going to overclock it 

the 3820 is more or less a standard sandybridge i7 but with 4 memory channels.

so I'd say go for the 4670K and a GD65 board if possible.

[yesman]

But I am going to upgrade to a 3930k just want to have a high end pc wich can do everything well

[Hunter259]

I am going to go against some of the people here and say get that 4770k. Now listen all mainstream games (Battlefield, COD, ext) are ported from consoles to pc. Since the xbox one and ps4 had amd 8 core processors it might be smart to get that 4 core/ 8 thread processor. DO NOT GO WITH x79 it is overpriced for the performance and unless you are doing coding, its not a good choice for a gamer. Get a 780 or a 7970 and a 4770k. Thats all you will need for the next 3-6 years.

[yesman]

I am going to go against some of the people here and say get that 4770k. Now listen all mainstream games (Battlefield, COD, ext) are ported from consoles to pc. Since the xbox one and ps4 had amd 8 core processors it might be smart to get that 4 core/ 8 thread processor. DO NOT GO WITH x79 it is overpriced for the performance and unless you are doing coding, its not a good choice for a gamer. Get a 780 or a 7970 and a 4770k. Thats all you will need for the next 3-6 years.

but the x79 cost just abit mor then the haswell so if i get the highest end onee i dont have to upgreade for i bit 

[A/C]

Since you said you'll be gaming mostly, take the i5 4670k and G1.Sniper 5 combo, that's the one I'm going with - for a reason. And it's not at all more expensive than the Deluxe ASUS board + 4770k, au contraire, it's a lot cheaper, and the money you save you can put towards more graphical power, which is what this is all about.

 

Ivy Bridge-e series is an option too, and I see you're shooting for an x79... Even then I'd still recommend the 4670k + G1, it's great bang for the buck.

 

Alternatively you can go with the MSI gaming series board, which I saw someone recommended above, it too is a great choice for a great price.

 

But if you MUST have 8 threads (for some future-proofing I guess), then go 4770k, but I found myself In a similar situation 5 years ago when i built my main gaming rig. I went for the cheaper core2duo and saved money for a better GPU, even though everybody said the quad core is the future. And then after 4 years I bought a used quad core on the cheap (when I accually felt like I need it), overclocked it and I use it even today. Remember, that was 4 years before everyone said I'll really need it.

 

My advice is: don't overkill your CPU, it won't pay off, put the saved money towards a better GPU, then after a couple of years you can buy a (then outdated) i7 or whatever floats your boat, for when you really can use it to the fullest.

[Hunter259]

but the x79 cost just abit mor then the haswell so if i get the highest end onee i dont have to upgreade for i bit 

The "high end performance" will not last that long. Games will still need good single threaded performance and since x79 is based on sandy and future ivy bridge, single threaded performance will not be as good. Trust me as a gamer the future should be 8 threaded, but for now it is 4 cores. Either get a 4670k or a 4770k. Get a 4670k now and pick up an 5770k in the future as broadwell will be the same socket. There is no reason to get a x79 class cpu for gaming. Save your money on a graphics card or two.  

[A/C]

The "high end performance" will not last that long. Games will still need good single threaded performance and since x79 is based on sandy and future ivy bridge, single threaded performance will not be as good. Trust me as a gamer the future should be 8 threaded, but for now it is 4 cores. Either get a 4670k or a 4770k. Get a 4670k now and pick up an 5770k in the future as broadwell will be the same socket. There is no reason to get a x79 class cpu for gaming. Save your money on a graphics card or two.  

 

 

-that's right, a 4670k to 5770k is my strategy too

[yesman]

But guys the rig with haswell is only £30 less than the other rig with the x79 in it

[Hunter259]

But guys the rig with haswell is only £30 less than the other rig with the x79 in it

Dude use that money to get a better gpu. End of story. x79 is the renders dream, you sir said that you are a gamer. Making no reason to get x79. Just get a 4670k a h110 and graphics card/s. In 2 years get a 5770k and then your good for a good 4-6 years. Just take my advice you will be happy. Just becouse you want the best of the best doesnt mean you need it or it will perform any better. x79 vs haswell its AT MOST 2 fps which in my case is the margin of error.

[Elite14]

Hi I would like to get a new PC but Im not sure if these parts would be good.

 

AMD phenom II x4 AM3 @3.4ghz

ASRock 970 EXTREME3

Corsair Vengeance 4gb (2x2gb) 1600mhz

XFX AMD Radeon HD 7750

Corsair Builder Series CX 500 watt

 

I would like to do some gaming,3D modeling,and coding. Would this be a good buy? and Im on a butget.

[Hunter259]

I need to know your budget.

[Elite14]

$300 to $400

[Hunter259]

I went intel i3 with this build. It costs $413 so a little over budget but will be much better for your uses. The i3 will give you much better gaming and rendering performance.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1atid

[Elite14]

So an i3 would perform better then a quad core cpu? My mom has a i3 in a Dell laptop.