intel vs AMD

[DiamondShark286]

I have two builds that I am looking into buying my budget is $500. One build is and AMD APU and the other is a intel CPU I will not buy a GPU right away so I have not included this in the parts list. I will mainly be using the PC for light gaming(csgo/gmod) software development and minimal content creation(video editing/recording). please leave any feedback you have.

 

• AMD Build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/47xMM8
• Intel build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/nMhpQV

[Guest]

Intel. 

 

The answer is Intel until Ryzen comes out and lives up to 80% of it's promise. 

[Kickflapper]

wait for zen

[Apollo Refugio]

true wait my dude. patience is the key to the best bang for the buck in life

[Herman Mcpootis]

Get os from reddit for $20-30.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 V5 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($251.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X150M-PLUS WS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($68.04 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($41.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Hitachi 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($44.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 240 2GB Video Card  ($34.99 @ Newegg) $10 after rebates.
Power Supply: EVGA 600W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Best Buy) 
Total: $476.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-20 10:54 EST-0500

Edited December 20, 2016 by herman mcpootis
No onboard iGPU

[DiamondShark286]

2 minutes ago, herman mcpootis said:

Get os from reddit for $20-30.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 V5 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($251.99 @ SuperBiiz) i7 6700 without iGPU.
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X150M-PLUS WS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($68.04 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($41.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: PNY CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($37.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Hitachi 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($44.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA 600W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Best Buy) 
Total: $479.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-20 10:46 EST-0500

that doesn't have a GPU

[Guest]

That motherboard... It has no onboard video. So you NEED some kind of GPU to even use it.

 

If you MUST get one of these 2 computers, I would go for AMD, since it's the only of the two that is at least usable.

 

*EDIT: nvm, was reacting to the quote of herman pootis.

[DiamondShark286]

1 minute ago, Dutch-stoner said:

That motherboard... It has no onboard video. So you NEED some kind of GPU to even use it.

 

If you MUST get one of these 2 computers, I would go for AMD, since it's the only of the two that is at least usable.

it has DVI and HDMI

[Guest]

I already edited my message, before you replied. My mistake.

[DiamondShark286]

Just now, Dutch-stoner said:

I already edited my message, before you replied. My mistake.

sorry

[Herman Mcpootis]

6 minutes ago, Tb428 said:

that doesn't have a GPU

Edited