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I am working on a couple of part lists for a GAMING PC for a buddy and I would like to give him the option of Intel or AMD.  I pretty much have the Intel build list set.  Just looking at the AMD side and looking for experiences with CPUs and/or APUs.  Wondering what would be a good option for him.  I currently have the A10-7850K in the part list.  He is looking for entry level with a small budget (500-600 USD).  Any thoughts on AMD processors would be greatly appreciated.  Again we are all set on the Intel side just looking for AMD here.

 

Thank you in advance...

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I am working on a couple of part lists for a GAMING PC for a buddy and I would like to give him the option of Intel or AMD.  I pretty much have the Intel build list set.  Just looking at the AMD side and looking for experiences with CPUs and/or APUs.  Wondering what would be a good option for him.  I currently have the A10-7850K in the part list.  He is looking for entry level with a small budget (500-600 USD).  Any thoughts on AMD processors would be greatly appreciated.  Again we are all set on the Intel side just looking for AMD here.

 

Thank you in advance...

 

Dont bother, AMDs current CPUs even the FX series are not as good for gaming and get beaten by an i3 or basic i5

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I am working on a couple of part lists for a GAMING PC for a buddy and I would like to give him the option of Intel or AMD.  I pretty much have the Intel build list set.  Just looking at the AMD side and looking for experiences with CPUs and/or APUs.  Wondering what would be a good option for him.  I currently have the A10-7850K in the part list.  He is looking for entry level with a small budget (500-600 USD).  Any thoughts on AMD processors would be greatly appreciated.  Again we are all set on the Intel side just looking for AMD here.

 

Thank you in advance...

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None. I can make you a build with Intel that is much better rather than amd.

 

Dont bother, AMDs current CPUs even the FX series are not as good for gaming and get beaten by an i3 or basic i5

 

The Intel stuff is just so much more expensive.  It's a tight budget.

 

Here is the Intel part list I have started...

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/72Wf4D

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CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($113.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($43.98 @ Newegg) 



Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($303.99 @ Newegg) 


Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($28.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $632.32

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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If he can afford to put a bit more. If not then,

 

 



 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($113.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($43.98 @ Newegg) 



Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($239.99 @ Newegg) 


Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($28.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $568.32

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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The Intel stuff is just so much more expensive.  It's a tight budget.

 

Here is the Intel part list I have started...

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/72Wf4D

Look what i posted and tell me if its expensive.

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The Intel stuff is just so much more expensive.  It's a tight budget.

 

Here is the Intel part list I have started...

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/72Wf4D

This i3 is a better choice than any AMD CPU.

You don't need aftermarket cooler on an i3. The stock one will do just fine.

Get at least a 270x for the GPU.

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The Intel stuff is just so much more expensive.  It's a tight budget.

 

Here is the Intel part list I have started...

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/72Wf4D

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($103.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($68.98 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.78 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card  ($175.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $603.16
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($103.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($68.98 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.78 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card  ($175.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $603.16
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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This is a killer PC right there.

If it's too expensive get a cheaper SSD.

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The Athlon 860k and FX 6300 is the best AMD cpus for gaming,

But getting a intel cpu is a better choice in that price-range. a G3258 and going overkill on the GPU and later down the road upgrade to a i5 is a better choice.

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CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($103.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($68.98 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.78 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card  ($175.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $603.16
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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If you "REALLY" need AMD nothing can beat an 8350 with a decent OC for the price (for AMD that is)

Just make sure to get a good board

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One makes you broke, the other you can get more of and have a midnight snack from the fridge when hungry again. Once you go Nvidia, you go broked, turn into an Elitist, or get the incorrect amount of VRAM.


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CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($113.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($43.98 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($303.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($28.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $632.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-07 10:14 EDT-0400
 
If he can afford to put a bit more. If not then,
 
 

 
CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($113.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($43.98 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($239.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($28.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $568.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-07 10:14 EDT-0400

 

 

No neither of those are bad options would he benefit for more than one stick of RAM?

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No neither of those are bad options would he benefit for more than one stick of RAM?

There is minute performance gain with dual channel over a single stick. This mobo also has 2 ram slots, so by going with 1 stick he can always upgrade to 16gbs later down the road.

Dual channel vs single stick is not noticable.

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CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($103.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($68.98 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.78 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card  ($175.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $603.16
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Is the 960 that much better than the 750TI @ 1080?

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Only difference between the one I have started and that one is the GPU.  Is the 960 that much better than the 750TI @ 1080?

Yes it is. It can run pretty much everything at high at 1080p/60.

 

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Is the 960 that much better than the 750TI @ 1080?

 

yes for example on Bioshock infinate at 1080p a 750ti got 48fps and a 960 got 70fps!

 

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/msi_geforce_gtx_960_gaming_oc_review,14.html

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If you need AMD get a X4 860K, it's about as powerful as a G3258.

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For a tight budget the Athlon 860k is good. Don't bother with FX or APUs for gaming.

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