CPU and GPU pairing

[Higen_]

Hey, I'm wanting to build a computer and I would like to go with Intel but my budget is only around $800. If I were to go with Intel my main choice would be an i5 4670k just because I like newer things (call me stupid but whatever). If anyone has any recommendations as to what I should do, just let me know. Am I crazy? (likely so).  Should I go with Intel? Maybe AMD? Maybe a lower end Intel?

[helping]

8320, 970 Asus, ASrock, or Gigabyte board, rest of budget on GPU.

[Drown]

For 800$ forget the 4670k, it's too expensive and you will have to cut on the GPU. A FX-6300 would allow a lot of budget for the GPU, or a FX-8320 if you want more cores. Don't go with lower-end Intel like i3s, the FX-6300 is an incredible value and will perform very well at a fraction of the price.

[SpenceSouth]

Well for your budget I'd definitely recommend a 7950.  It's easily the best performance-to-price card you can buy right now.  An 8320(OC) would be a good choice or if you could find a 2500K or 3570K for a cheaper price that would be a great choice as well.  Haswell didn't add too much more performance so since you need to work within this budget I'd find an Ivy Bridge cpu.

Are there any components you currently own and will be reusing? 

[helping]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

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

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ Outlet PC) 

Motherboard:  ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard  ($104.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory:  Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.98 @ Amazon) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.99 @ NCIX US) 

Video Card:  MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card  ($303.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case:  Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply:  Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $798.89

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-26 21:51 EDT-0400)

 

Accept the honor, I rarely do builds for people anymore. 

[JoshM]

If you can fit it in: 8320 or 8350, 990x board and a 7950

[WoodenMarker]

It depends on what you're doing. Both AMD and Intel have their place.

[ShadowRaven]

Hey, I'm wanting to build a computer and I would like to go with Intel but my budget is only around $800. If I were to go with Intel my main choice would be an i5 4670k just because I like newer things (call me stupid but whatever). If anyone has any recommendations as to what I should do, just let me know. Am I crazy? (likely so).  Should I go with Intel? Maybe AMD? Maybe a lower end Intel?

Did not know if you were going casual / home office or out right gaming  this can work for both  this is my suggestion

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1TJoC