NVIDIA or AMD?

[Snooli]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Patriot Blast 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($78.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($298.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($91.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC I2269VW 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($99.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1183.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-06 17:19 EST-0500

 

So!

 

CPU: Technically a 4770 without iGPU. Almost same price as unlocked i5, cheaper if you add cooling to OC. Beats an OCed i5 with any editing, difference in gaming very slight.

 

GPU: 0,6% more expensive than a GTX 970. 2% faster at 1080p, only faster at higher resolutions. Higher compute power, higher DX 12 performance.

 

MoBo: Cheapest SLI compatible Z/H97 board from a better brand.

 

SSD: Cheapest 240-256 GB SSD I know of using a "better" controller.

 

HDD: reliable, slightly slower 1TB drive. Rather have a WD green over WD blue as secondary drive.

 

Case: Something "good"

 

PSU: Cheapest quality PSU, wattage for 2nd GPU.

 

OS: Meh.

 

Monitor: 1080p IPS with reasonable response times. Anything other than IPS makes no sense if you think of video editing.

 

Peripherals: I left you over 300$ of your budget here. However I expect you to have some keyboard and mouse somewhere. If you dont have any headset, get a HyperX cloud (core/1/2) or Qpad QH-90 depending ot which is cheaper. They are all the same.

 

Notes: If you have a keyboard, mouse and headphones from something before, buy a second 390. If you have to buy them, get the 390 later in the future.

[Vellinious]

I think they're all outstanding GPUs....  Just saying, in my opinion, and from what I've seen, the 8GB 290X is just the best card out there right now in that price range.  I'd love to say my 970s can best the 290Xs like they can the 390s in 1080, but.....it just isn't gonna happen.  = /

[HTownTech]

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zNwDLk) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zNwDLk/by_merchant/)

 

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i74790k) | $299.99 @ Micro Center
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $24.99 @ Micro Center
**Motherboard** | [MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97sslikraitedition) | $113.89 @ OutletPC
**Memory** | [Kingston HyperX Fury White 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/kingston-memory-hx318c10fwk28) | $43.49 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz75e250bam) | $86.99 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd1003fzex) | $69.99 @ Newegg
**Video Card** | [XFX Radeon R9 390X 8GB Double Dissipation Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-r9390x8df6) | $419.99 @ Amazon
**Case** | [NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-cah440ww1) | $108.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Power Supply** | [EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120g10650xr) | $64.99 @ NCIX US
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-kw900140) | $91.88 @ OutletPC
**Case Fan** | [Arctic Cooling Arctic F12 74.0 CFM 120mm Fan](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/arctic-cooling-case-fan-afaco12000gba01) | $6.89 @ OutletPC
**Case Fan** | [Arctic Cooling Arctic F12 74.0 CFM 120mm Fan](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/arctic-cooling-case-fan-afaco12000gba01) | $6.89 @ OutletPC
**Keyboard** | [Cooler Master CM Storm Quick Fire TK Wired Gaming Keyboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-keyboard-sgk4020gkcr1us) | $69.99 @ Directron
**Mouse** | [Corsair Vengeance M95 Wired Laser Mouse](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-mouse-ch9000025na) | $74.98 @ Amazon
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1518.94
| Mail-in rebates | -$35.00
| **Total** | **$1483.94**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2015-11-06 17:38 EST-0500 |

 

This was the best I could think of, it looks great, and I was only able to afford the 390x in my budget by sacrificing a good monitor and planning to use my 1080 flat screen that is not IPS or anything
What do you think of this build

[Wishiwasdead]

that build below is about $1000 which gives you like $500 for a monitor, peripherals, extra fans, or better looking case or what ever... i know the GPU is over your price range, but if the total build is with in your budget i dont see why you cant get it...

 

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Edit: oops forgot ssd... $1200...

[Wishiwasdead]

What do you think of this build

the i7-4790k is know for being a horrible over clocker... not worth it imo...

[Snooli]

 

that build below is about $1000 which gives you like $500 for a monitor, peripherals, extra fans, or better looking case or what ever... i know the GPU is over your price range, but if the total build is with in your budget i dont see why you cant get it...
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Please use PCpartpicker. Also compared to other systems here, yours had half the RAM, weaker CPU, less cost effective GPU and PSU an OEM should be ashamed of.

 

 

What do you think of this build

8GB of RAM is not good for editing.
And doesn't have room for future upgrades.

[Wishiwasdead]

Please use PCpartpicker. Also compared to other systems here, yours had half the RAM, weaker CPU, less cost effective GPU and PSU an OEM should be ashamed of.

i realize that its only an i5 CPU but its a very well performing CPU... ive only heard bad things about the 4790k

 

and its not a competition to see whos build he picks to use... i was just throwing out some ideas of what i think are good products that are in his price range...

if he wants 16gb instead of 8gb of ram then what ever spend an extra $20-$30 bucks or what ever and get it...

[Snooli]

 

i realize that its only an i5 CPU but its a very well performing CPU... ive only heard bad things about the 4790k

Doesn't make it better than the 4790k. However I agree, 4790k is not the best option in this case. Have you looked at the i5 4460?

 

I see what you are doing here ppl. What about a 980ti with 16 GB of RAM?

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.75 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.39 @ Amazon)
Storage: Patriot Blast 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($78.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($619.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Blue) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($91.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC I2269VW 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($99.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Adesso EasyTouch 625 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($51.98 @ Directron)
Mouse: Func MS-2 Wired Optical Mouse ($25.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1497.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-06 17:54 EST-0500

 

When you look at the 1231 V3, don't read Xeon, read i7 4770. They are exactly the same. (minor change is, the 1231 doesn't have an intel HD 4600)

[stconquest]

For light video editing, the i5 is good enough...

 

$1490:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($226.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 51.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($19.90 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($136.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($70.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($86.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390X 8GB Video Card  ($373.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($114.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($88.88 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Corsair STRAFE Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Corsair Raptor M45 Wired Optical Mouse  ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech Z130 5W 2ch Speakers  ($18.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1440.54
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-06 18:08 EST-0500

 

With this (over my last build):

 

You lose a little CPU performance (multi-threaded, stock clock). 

You lose the new monitor.

 

You gain GPU performance.

You gain a good keyboard.

You gain a red theme, that would look pretty darn nice.

[Wishiwasdead]

Doesn't make it better than the 4790k. However I agree, 4790k is not the best option in this case. Have you looked at the i5 4460?

 

i would still go with the 4690 (or 4690k if you want to overclock) 

[Snooli]

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i would still go with the 4690 (or 4690k if you want to overclock) 

0,3 Ghz isn't worth 35$

[Wishiwasdead]

0,3 Ghz isn't worth 35$

.3? its .5 and yeah it is....

[Snooli]

.3? its .5 and yeah it is....

0,3 on 4 cores. 0,5 on 1.

[stconquest]

Games are more often than not GPU bound... .3 GHz is not much for gaming. 

 

How would you buy a 4690 and not step up to the K for like zero dollars?

 

People are still running Sandybridge in their gaming PCs with good success... because they oc.

[Wishiwasdead]

Games are more often than not GPU bound... .3 GHz is not much for gaming. 

 

How would you buy a 4690 and not step up to the K for like zero dollars?

 

People are still running Sandybridge in their gaming PCs with good success... because they oc.

well lol, tbh... the cpu and mobo are ones i picked out for my sister the other day and she knows nothing about computers and im not going to overclock it for her... and the 4690 & 4690k run at the exact same stock speeds... so the $15 to get an overclockable CPU wasnt worth it for her... 

 

however yes as i said... if you are planning on overclocking... then yes go with the k obviously...

[stconquest]

well lol, tbh... the cpu and mobo are ones i picked out for my sister the other day and she knows nothing about computers and im not going to overclock it for her... and the 4690 & 4690k run at the exact same stock speeds... so the $15 to get an overclockable CPU wasnt worth it for her... 

 

however yes as i said... if you are planning on overclocking... then yes go with the k obviously...

 

...but in three or four years it might mean you get an extra year or two out of the CPU.  Overclocking is not rocket science.  Buy a cooler and watch a few videos. 

 

You can't argue the clock benefit between the 4460 and 4690, then turn around and say the 4690K is not worth $15 more. 

[Wishiwasdead]

...but in three or four years it might mean you get an extra year or two out of the CPU.  Overclocking is not rocket science.  Buy a cooler and watch a few videos. 

 

You can't argue the clock benefit between the 4460 and 4690, then turn around and say the 4690K is not worth $15 more. 

ok, i concede 

[Prysin]

So, I am planning a pc build. I have a budget of 350 max on the gpu, do I go with NVIDIA or AMD? I want the most power for the money, yet I am also skeptical of the whole g-sync thing. My build overall is on a budget, and buying a monitor that is more expensive just because it is g-sync compatible doesn't seem worth it. That being said, what do I go with?

Please recommend a gpu for 350$ or less, or pc build within or under 1500$ that includes peripherals, monitor, and operating system. Also list reasons why you went with what you went with.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($226.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.59 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($95.88 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Silicon Power Xpower 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($40.24 @ Amazon)

Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($43.50 @ Amazon)

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390X 8GB Video Card  ($403.98 @ Newegg)

Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: Fractal Design Integra M 747W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($91.88 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: AOC G2460PF 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($249.99 @ Newegg)

Keyboard: Adesso MKB-125B Wired Slim Keyboard  ($59.46 @ Amazon)

Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($76.49 @ Amazon)

Total: $1500.97

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-06 20:37 EST-0500

 

here you go. Total system

 

parts:

CPU i chose the 4690k because it is an tried and tested CPU, it is overclockable and the cooler should help it OC without getting hot.

Motherboard: While perhaps not the best choice for OC, it should do just fine. Most intel boards handle a decent OC.

RAM: based upon recent tests, and given how cheap it is vs 1600MHz RAM. the 10 bucks you spend getting 2400 MHz over 1600 is worth it given that you will get 5-7FPS from just that alone.

Storage: SSD is the Arc100, while not THE fastest drive, it is damn fast and ridiculously reliable. For mass storage i went with an Hitachi HDD. Hitachi is currently owned by Western Digital.

GPU: Ok, this is where its at. i went with the 390X because of its brute performance. It is fast, really fast, and while being just a few % slower then a 980, it is 100 bucks cheaper.

Case and PSU chosen well... just because i could really.....

 

Monitor: Ok, this one is a Freesync monitor. There is cheaper options on the market, but since it fits the budget. Why the hell not? 144Hz and freesync. Sure its only 1080p, but since it IS 1080p you will find it easier to actually drive games at 144Hz with high settings in the first place.

 

OS: Win 10, because its better  then Win8.1 (which was the only alternative that was cheaper)

 

Peripherals:

Keyboard uses Cherry MX mechanical switches. Was cheap, looks decent. I got nothing more to add.

Mouse ive bought for a friend before. It is REALLY nice, decent amount of programmable buttons, nice wheight distribution system for it too.

[HTownTech]

K guys, great recommendations, one final question from me, but if you keep posting I will check up on this forum, should I skip buying a monitor and use me 1080 60hz (I think) non IPS 32 in flat screen instead, so that I can shave some money off my cost, and maybe dump it somewhere else in the build

[App4that]

Get an IPS screen, Acer has them for under 200us

[Flowroro]

So, I am planning a pc build. I have a budget of 350 max on the gpu, do I go with NVIDIA or AMD? I want the most power for the money, yet I am also skeptical of the whole g-sync thing. My build overall is on a budget, and buying a monitor that is more expensive just because it is g-sync compatible doesn't seem worth it. That being said, what do I go with?

Please recommend a gpu for 350$ or less, or pc build within or under 1500$ that includes peripherals, monitor, and operating system. Also list reasons why you went with what you went with.

amd is better price for performance than nvidia, but thats the only + on amd, nvidia wins in every other aspect.

[jjohnthedon1]

the i7-4790k is know for being a horrible over clocker... not worth it imo...

they easy hit 4.7

And they only overclock by a small amount because there are already run in at 4.4

[Footy]

I buy Nvidia these days due to personally experiencing loads of problems with multiple ati/amd cards over the last 15 years.

So far I have also had a few nvidia bugs but never to the point where a game has been unplayable or in some cases unload-able with my ati/amd experiences.