I'm building a machine primarily for music production with a bit of gaming on the side. A large proportion of the components are accounted for, however, I'm having issues determining whether to build an AMD based system or an Intel based system.
I've found that the software and VSTi's I use are generally quite taxing on the CPU and really favour multicore setups (4+ cores). I've read a few CPU reviews / benchmarks which seem to indicate that Intel has the stronger performing processor at the moment. This performance advantage seems to shrink when looking at multicore optimised applications where the AMD cores gain some of that lost ground. If price wasn't a factor, this wouldn't be an issue as the 2011 socket intel CPU's would be my first choice. However, price is a factor. At my price point I'd really be looking at an unlocked i5 core, or an FX8350. I'd overclock straight out of the box to a reliable 24/7 overclock. If I could hold out any longer and save more I would, but I really need to give back this borrowed laptop within the next fortnight. So which way would you recommend and why?
Also, motherboards. I'd be looking at an ATX sized board with solid overclocks. I was looking at the ASUS sabertooth but I've been told it was overpriced for 'what I need' - however no justifiable reasoning was given behind that answer. What board should I really be looking at if that was the case or is the Sabertooth perfect for my needs?
Any help is more than appreciated!
I've found that the software and VSTi's I use are generally quite taxing on the CPU and really favour multicore setups (4+ cores). I've read a few CPU reviews / benchmarks which seem to indicate that Intel has the stronger performing processor at the moment. This performance advantage seems to shrink when looking at multicore optimised applications where the AMD cores gain some of that lost ground. If price wasn't a factor, this wouldn't be an issue as the 2011 socket intel CPU's would be my first choice. However, price is a factor. At my price point I'd really be looking at an unlocked i5 core, or an FX8350. I'd overclock straight out of the box to a reliable 24/7 overclock. If I could hold out any longer and save more I would, but I really need to give back this borrowed laptop within the next fortnight. So which way would you recommend and why?
Also, motherboards. I'd be looking at an ATX sized board with solid overclocks. I was looking at the ASUS sabertooth but I've been told it was overpriced for 'what I need' - however no justifiable reasoning was given behind that answer. What board should I really be looking at if that was the case or is the Sabertooth perfect for my needs?
Any help is more than appreciated!
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