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First off been a long time viewer of tech tips. I've built 4 PC's over the period of about 10 years and have had decent success, up until my last build. Long story short had some compatibility issues, fried a bunch of RAM. I don't claim to know a lot about tech or builds but I tried to consume as much knowledge as I can. My previous builds have all been Intel, but since my last build (probably no fault of intel) has left a bad taste in my mouth I have been leaning towards an AMD build. I currently use a Asus g75 RoG laptop.

 

PC uses will be mostly gaming, Arma 3, Ark, Division (if it ever comes out) and some other misc games. Some rendering, streaming and everyday use.

 

The builds I have done I've tried to stay in the $2500 range without windows

 

The AMD build:

 
CPU: AMD FX-9590 4.7GHz 8-Core OEM/Tray Processor  ($274.98 @ NCIX) 
CPU Cooler: Deepcool CAPTAIN 240 91.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($105.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Motherboard: Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($298.05 @ Vuugo) 
Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($145.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($198.21 @ DirectCanada) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390X 8GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($548.01 @ Vuugo) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390X 8GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($548.01 @ Vuugo) 
Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($129.88 @ Canada Computers) 
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 1200W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($293.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Total: $2543.08
 
The Intel Build:
 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($428.98 @ DirectCanada) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($121.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Formula ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($391.25 @ Vuugo) 
Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2666 Memory  ($195.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($198.21 @ DirectCanada) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB STRIX Video Card  ($907.18 @ DirectCanada) 
Case: Thermaltake Commander G42 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.90 @ shopRBC) 
Power Supply: Corsair RM 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($189.88 @ Canada Computers) 
Total: $2513.37

 

Keep in mind these are Canadian prices and well our dollar is in the tank right now. Would appreciate any feedback. looking for a 5 year PC minimum that has potential to be upgraded with the market.

CPU-Intel I7 6700k

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Memory-16g GSkill Ripjaws V series 3200mhz

Graphics-Asus Strix 980ti OC

Power-Corsair HX750i

Storage-256g Samsung 950 Pro, 500g Samsung 850 Evo, 1tb Hitachi 7200rpm

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The Intel build, through and through every single day of the year.

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First off been a long time viewer of tech tips. I've built 4 PC's over the period of about 10 years and have had decent success, up until my last build. Long story short had some compatibility issues, fried a bunch of RAM. I don't claim to know a lot about tech or builds but I tried to consume as much knowledge as I can. My previous builds have all been Intel, but since my last build (probably no fault of intel) has left a bad taste in my mouth I have been leaning towards an AMD build. I currently use a Asus g75 RoG laptop.

 

PC uses will be mostly gaming, Arma 3, Ark, Division (if it ever comes out) and some other misc games. Some rendering, streaming and everyday use.

 

The builds I have done I've tried to stay in the $2500 range without windows

 

The AMD build:

 
CPU: AMD FX-9590 4.7GHz 8-Core OEM/Tray Processor  ($274.98 @ NCIX) 
CPU Cooler: Deepcool CAPTAIN 240 91.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($105.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Motherboard: Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($298.05 @ Vuugo) 
Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($145.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($198.21 @ DirectCanada) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390X 8GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($548.01 @ Vuugo) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390X 8GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($548.01 @ Vuugo) 
Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($129.88 @ Canada Computers) 
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 1200W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($293.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Total: $2543.08
 
The Intel Build:
 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($428.98 @ DirectCanada) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($121.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Formula ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($391.25 @ Vuugo) 
Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2666 Memory  ($195.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($198.21 @ DirectCanada) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB STRIX Video Card  ($907.18 @ DirectCanada) 
Case: Thermaltake Commander G42 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.90 @ shopRBC) 
Power Supply: Corsair RM 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($189.88 @ Canada Computers) 
Total: $2513.37

 

Keep in mind these are Canadian prices and well our dollar is in the tank right now. Would appreciate any feedback. looking for a 5 year PC minimum that has potential to be upgraded with the market.

The Intel crushes AMD in single threaded performance. I would go with that.

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The Intel build. 

 

Though, calm down the PSU. 850W is enough even for a 980ti SLI. 

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intel is MUCH MUCH MUCH better!

 

4790K + 980ti = NIRVANA (and also 1440p Gsync :P)

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The Intel build. 

 

Though, calm down the PSU. 850W is enough even for a 980ti SLI. 

 

wanted to leave it a little high in case I decided to purchase more RAM 1000w might be alittle to much, would like to stay with corsair though

CPU-Intel I7 6700k

Motherboard-Asus Maximus Formula VIII

Memory-16g GSkill Ripjaws V series 3200mhz

Graphics-Asus Strix 980ti OC

Power-Corsair HX750i

Storage-256g Samsung 950 Pro, 500g Samsung 850 Evo, 1tb Hitachi 7200rpm

Case-Phanteks Eclipse p400 Anthracite Grey

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First off been a long time viewer of tech tips. I've built 4 PC's over the period of about 10 years and have had decent success, up until my last build. Long story short had some compatibility issues, fried a bunch of RAM. I don't claim to know a lot about tech or builds but I tried to consume as much knowledge as I can. My previous builds have all been Intel, but since my last build (probably no fault of intel) has left a bad taste in my mouth I have been leaning towards an AMD build. I currently use a Asus g75 RoG laptop.

 

PC uses will be mostly gaming, Arma 3, Ark, Division (if it ever comes out) and some other misc games. Some rendering, streaming and everyday use.

 

The builds I have done I've tried to stay in the $2500 range without windows

 

The AMD build:

 
CPU: AMD FX-9590 4.7GHz 8-Core OEM/Tray Processor  ($274.98 @ NCIX) 
CPU Cooler: Deepcool CAPTAIN 240 91.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($105.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Motherboard: Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($298.05 @ Vuugo) 
Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($145.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($198.21 @ DirectCanada) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390X 8GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($548.01 @ Vuugo) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390X 8GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($548.01 @ Vuugo) 
Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($129.88 @ Canada Computers) 
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 1200W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($293.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Total: $2543.08
 
The Intel Build:
 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($428.98 @ DirectCanada) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($121.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Formula ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($391.25 @ Vuugo) 
Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2666 Memory  ($195.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($198.21 @ DirectCanada) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB STRIX Video Card  ($907.18 @ DirectCanada) 
Case: Thermaltake Commander G42 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.90 @ shopRBC) 
Power Supply: Corsair RM 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($189.88 @ Canada Computers) 
Total: $2513.37

 

Keep in mind these are Canadian prices and well our dollar is in the tank right now. Would appreciate any feedback. looking for a 5 year PC minimum that has potential to be upgraded with the market.

INTEL

 

the amd build is a heater, gad damn

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wanted to leave it a little high in case I decided to purchase more RAM 1000w might be alittle to much, would like to stay with corsair though

More RAM. Really. More RAM would increase the usage by 1-2 watts...

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More RAM. Really. More RAM would increase the usage by 1-2 watts...

according to PC part picker its more like 25 watts. If that is accurate. As i said though i want to have the ability to upgrade in the future

CPU-Intel I7 6700k

Motherboard-Asus Maximus Formula VIII

Memory-16g GSkill Ripjaws V series 3200mhz

Graphics-Asus Strix 980ti OC

Power-Corsair HX750i

Storage-256g Samsung 950 Pro, 500g Samsung 850 Evo, 1tb Hitachi 7200rpm

Case-Phanteks Eclipse p400 Anthracite Grey

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according to PC part picker its more like 25 watts. If that is accurate. As i said though i want to have the ability to upgrade in the future

Even if you do upgrade a 650W PSU would be fine unless you xfire/SLI in the future. 

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You could probably get an X99 build for $2500 if you want the extra cpu cores.

 

 


 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($428.98 @ DirectCanada) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($125.97 @ DirectCanada) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($164.98 @ NCIX) 


Storage: Crucial MX100 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($159.88 @ Canada Computers) 

Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB AMP! Video Card  ($858.99 @ Amazon Canada) 

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe ATX Full Tower Case  ($189.99 @ Amazon Canada) 

Power Supply: Corsair RMx 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($174.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Total: $2203.76

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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intel for sure

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INTEL

 

the amd build is a heater, gad damn

the AMD build will keep him warm during long winter nights though... :P

 

any intel i5 or i7 paired with a 980ti will slap bitch pretty much anything AMD you can trow at it...unless you go with dual AMD cards and game at 4K...which i REALLY don't recommend.

 

Sinlge 980ti...fast 1440p IPS monitor = WIN! (i know i own this kit, it's AMAZINGLY FLAWLESS across the board...never had such an EPIC gaming experience, EVER)

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| Displays: Acer Predator XB270HU 1440p Gsync 144hz IPS Gaming monitor | Oculus Quest 3 VR

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The 4790k is better than the 9590 but the 9590 is pretty close to it. Go for Intel on this one

no it's not...not even close, especially when it comes to gaming where the intel CPU has nearly TWICE as strong per core performance...(IPC, remember?!)

in fact, core i3 haswell are pretty darn close to FX-9590 in MANY games.

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no it's not...not even close, especially when it comes to gaming where the intel CPU has nearly TWICE as strong per core performance...(IPC, remember?!)

I was talking about CPU intensive tasks like rendering not simple gaming where even my 8350 gets over 60 fps in every single game

 

 

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AMD is the "I'm desperate for a powerful computer" manufacturer. Intel is the "I can afford a powerful computer" manufacturer.

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Dare mo ga hontou wa shinjitai kedo  /  Uragirarere ba fukaku kizu tsuite shimau mono

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