900$ Value Build (INTEL vs AMD)

[Tomahawk2k]

Hello again

After a short break here's my 900$ Intel vs Amd build

I am no expert so check the comments below for what the experts on this forum think!

 

Intel build!

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/W3KWdC

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor

CPU Cooler: Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler

Motherboard:Asus Sabertooth Z87 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

Memory: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card 

Case:  Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  

Power Supply:   Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

Total: $934.94

 

What's in here?

For what it is the intel i5-4690k is one of the sought after CPU's for it's price bracket with solid performance and support for enormous overclocking  its a great choice for a mid price CPU

The Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo is a legendary cooler with excellent performance for its price. It may be a bit large but overall its a got to option

Asus Sabertooth- Linus is needed for this : 

Gigabyte : Gtx 970 Windforce Jayz needed for this:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAahjdwfbRw

 

AMD Build

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

 

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  

Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory   

Storage: Intel 530 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card  

Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Gunmetal/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  

Total: $916.85

 

What's in here?

I am no expert when it comes to Amd however i can tell you that the CPU for its value has more cores than the Intel counterpart with 8 instead of 4

Aswell as this the R9 290 is an excellent card for its price more about the card by Linus: 

Asus M5A99X EVO: HiTechLegion needed here: 

 

Same thing with the last video 

improvements will be accepted and would be good for the 1st time pc builder to look at

 

Have a good day!

 

[Atmos]

Is this a question? Are you trying to ask what is better? 

 

I don't understand this post at all, both builds are so freaking different in design and basis that they can't be compared really >.>

 

you have a strictly gaming build with intel, totting a far more expensive cpu setup, and a more expensive gpu, then for some reason the amd build is blowing 1/3rd it's budget on storage, and double the ram, not to mention a case more than 2x as expensive as the intel build... I'm actually really confused.

 

If you wanted to compare two similar amd vs intel builds then the amd build should have looked something like whats below, which has honestly, a better gaming setup by miles than the amd build you posted. The 8350 isn't great for gaming anymore really, but its certainly better than a lot of other options out there.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($157.95 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($26.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.60 @ SuperBiiz) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290X 8GB Tri-X Video Card  ($365.91 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: Rosewill 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($70.63 @ Amazon) 

Total: $845.04

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-19 16:34 EDT-0400

[UnlimitedTMD]

The Z87 Sabertooth is a bit outdated, cuz it`s from last gen

[ind3x]

I would go the intel route at this price point for gaming performance.

But if you're going to do content creation, i would go with the 8350. This is the only scenario where i can justify AMD CPU's as of now (sadly.)

You should check for awesome deals on a 290x though, this is also a monster card when paired with the 4690k when used for gaming.

[Comessy]

The Intel build destroys the amd build for gaming

[Sam Z Man]

You can't run devils canyon on z87, you don't need to make these lists prices change all the time.

[Starelementpoke]

Another option, if you watched the last wanshow I believe, is to wait and see if amd's zen architecture ends up being any good. For their sake I hope it is.

[Weak1ings]

If you needed to choose, go for the Intel but with a 2TB HDD. 

 

Also, the Hyper 212 is not exactly quiet.  It's better than stock but is limited.  An attractive alternative is the Cryotek H5 for $42 which is quieter, and performs better.(and even better with bigger fan)  I'd say it fits the budget.

[CoolaxGaming]

R9 290x + 4690k

Bam golden build

[SkywardKkalox]

You can't run devils canyon on z87, you don't need to make these lists prices change all the time.

You can but you would need a Haswell CPU to update the BIOS first.

[Sam Z Man]

You can but you would need a Haswell CPU to update the BIOS first.

yea but that takes a second CPU and that costs money.