AMD vs Intel $900 Build

[sribeast21]

Hey! I just finished 2 builds for $900 dollars. One is featuring the FX-8320 processor while another is using the Intel core i5-4670. I will post the two builds below.

 

Intel:http://pcpartpicker.com/user/sribeast21/saved/2k2g

 

 

AMD:http://pcpartpicker.com/user/sribeast21/saved/2ia9

 

 

Which build should I get.

 

 

Uses of computer:

 

1. Gaming

 

2. Web browsing

 

3. School Work

 

4. video rendering

 

 

***I want to go with the CPU that has a socket that will last for longer so I can upgrade. Which build should I get because I want to upgrade in the future and keep the same socket 1150 or AM3+ motherboard. Which CPU will have a longer future down the line.

[João Severino]

For the video rendering I would suggest the AMD build since it has more cores but if you want an upgradeable socket then maybe go with the Intel build since it's a new socket and the AM3+ is some years now

[maddogl]

I would go with the Intel at that price as for life span of the socket no one knows but amd are rumored to be moving away from high end cpu and going for more apu chips

[MrSuperb]

Get a 4670k ... not the non-k version

[Bonsai99]

Get a 4670k ... not the non-k version

^This, you already have a Z87 board.

[Classics]

Things like web browsing and microsoft office (for school work) would rely less on your cpu and more on your storage. Get a 64GB SSD or 120 if you can fit it in your budget. 

[Guest GRRigger]

if you go AMD get 8350 and 990 mobo for best rendering and video recording performance

OC it obviously

[lachyman]

You will get FAR better performance with this build, it's $20 over, but that is caused by the WiFi adapter:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($144.99 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.98 @ Outlet PC)

Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX-2 4g Thermal Paste ($4.98 @ Outlet PC)

Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($119.98 @ Outlet PC)

Memory: Kingston Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.74 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)

Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($207.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($18.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($65.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)

Monitor: Acer H226HQLbid 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($146.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $918.59

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-05 13:50 EDT-0400)

[WoodenMarker]

Edits: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1AjLJ

Bump down to a 7850 if you'd like to lower the price: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/powercolor-video-card-ax78502gbd5dh