Which Build Is better?

[jamesfindlay3]

I have looked into building a new pc for a while and I have come up with two different options of how I may want to build it, these are the two options: one is amd and one is intel/nvidia

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gqLJWX Intel

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zx6fgL AMD

I am wondering which one would be better for gaming (light), general workstation use and maybe some other things. I have heard AMD is the way to go but with intel coming out with new cpu's and whatnot I don't know how it will last. Also as in long term use which brand would be more reliable over a period of a few years. Thanks!

 

[The Sloth]

2 minutes ago, jamesfindlay3 said:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zx6fgL AMD

 

 

2 minutes ago, jamesfindlay3 said:

better for gaming (light), general workstation

ryzen is better for gaming and workstation use, it outclasses the 7500 in every way. 

[LUUD18]

AMD.

 

[Zando_]

3 minutes ago, jamesfindlay3 said:

intel coming out with new cpu's and whatnot I don't know how it will last. Also as in long term use which brand would be more reliable over a period of a few years. Thanks!

 

Intels X299 platform is really messed up right now, and not worth investing in unless you want to spend $500+ on a CPU so you can have a bunch of threads and actually use all the PCIe and RAM slots on your mobo. 

[jamesfindlay3]

1 minute ago, nerdslayer1 said:

 

ryzen is better for gaming and workstation use, it outclasses the 7500 in every way. 

Yeah that's what everyone says I think that's what I'll go for.

[jamesfindlay3]

Just now, Zando Bob said:

Intels X299 platform is really messed up right now, and not worth investing in unless you want to spend $500+ on a CPU so you can have a bunch of threads and actually use all the PCIe and RAM slots on your mobo. 

Ah right thanks for the heads up

[Guest]

6 minutes ago, LUUD18 said:

AMD.

 

Benchmarks with the slightly better 1600x and 6700k but the margin is pretty similar for 1500 and 7500.

 

 

1500 is a quad core vs a 6 core 1600

[Guest]

10 minutes ago, jamesfindlay3 said:

I have looked into building a new pc for a while and I have come up with two different options of how I may want to build it, these are the two options: one is amd and one is intel/nvidia

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gqLJWX Intel

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zx6fgL AMD

I am wondering which one would be better for gaming (light), general workstation use and maybe some other things. I have heard AMD is the way to go but with intel coming out with new cpu's and whatnot I don't know how it will last. Also as in long term use which brand would be more reliable over a period of a few years. Thanks!

 

how much can you spend in total towards the PC?

[Bananasplit_00]

that AMD build is better, better CPU and better GPU

[WereCat]

The AMD build is better. You can also maybe save the money just by using the stock cooler unless you want a really silent build.

The stock cooler on 1500X is good enough even for some OC.

 

Also, 1080p monitor for $250? I would go for 1440p at that price point. RX580 can handle 1440p at 60Hz.

What about this Dell or ASUS?

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/T8dFf7/dell-monitor-u2515h

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/TwzZxr/asus-monitor-vx24ah

 

[Dackzy]

9 minutes ago, Zando Bob said:

Intels X299 platform is really messed up right now, and not worth investing in unless you want to spend $500+ on a CPU so you can have a bunch of threads and actually use all the PCIe and RAM slots on your mobo. 

you actually need to spend 1k on the CPU to get all the lanes.... Which is fucked up.

 

Also OP if you can spend 24$ more then I would upgrade your CPU to a R5 1600, you get a couple of extra cores which might become handy later on.

[Guest]

23 minutes ago, jamesfindlay3 said:

I have looked into building a new pc for a while and I have come up with two different options of how I may want to build it, these are the two options: one is amd and one is intel/nvidia

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gqLJWX Intel

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zx6fgL AMD

I am wondering which one would be better for gaming (light), general workstation use and maybe some other things. I have heard AMD is the way to go but with intel coming out with new cpu's and whatnot I don't know how it will last. Also as in long term use which brand would be more reliable over a period of a few years. Thanks!

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($209.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350-Gaming ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($94.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($110.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY - CS1111 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.44 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card  ($379.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake - Versa H21 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($33.95 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($92.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Dell - S2417DG 23.8" 2560x1440 165Hz Monitor  ($399.99 @ Adorama)
Keyboard: Logitech - G610 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1586.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-06 10:59 EDT-0400

[hconverse02]

16 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($209.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350-Gaming ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($94.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($110.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY - CS1111 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.44 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card  ($379.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake - Versa H21 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($33.95 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($92.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Dell - S2417DG 23.8" 2560x1440 165Hz Monitor  ($399.99 @ Adorama)
Keyboard: Logitech - G610 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1586.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-06 10:59 EDT-0400

Lot better than the original post, better psu, keyboard and the 1600 6-core is a much better option than a 1500x