- Oct 20, 2013
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Hello all, I am here to ask a important question. After two weeks of reasearch, everything came down to 2 options. One is an AMD processor, and the other is an Intel processor.
Here is the AMD- http://pcpartpicker.com/user/n00b82/saved/2DiG
CPU AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core $153.61
CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing $29.98
Motherboard Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ $127.99
Memory G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 $73.98
Storage Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM $54.99
Video Card PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB $139.99
Case Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower $44.99
Power Supply Corsair 600W ATX12V $31.00
Optical Drive Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer $16.98
Total Price: $673.51
And the Intel- http://pcpartpicker.com/user/n00b82/saved/2DBv
CPU Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core $209.98
CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing $29.98
Motherboard ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 $85.66
Memory G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 $73.98
Storage Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM $54.99
Video Card PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB $139.99
Case Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower $44.99
Power Supply Corsair 600W ATX12V $31.00
Optical Drive Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer $16.98
Total Price: $687.55
So, which one is better for gaming?
I was leaning towards the AMD choice, but I heard that the Intel one would be better for gaming. Is this true? Which one should I get?
OH and before you answer, be completely honest and unbiased. Please do not fanboy.
Here is the AMD- http://pcpartpicker.com/user/n00b82/saved/2DiG
CPU AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core $153.61
CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing $29.98
Motherboard Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ $127.99
Memory G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 $73.98
Storage Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM $54.99
Video Card PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB $139.99
Case Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower $44.99
Power Supply Corsair 600W ATX12V $31.00
Optical Drive Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer $16.98
Total Price: $673.51
And the Intel- http://pcpartpicker.com/user/n00b82/saved/2DBv
CPU Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core $209.98
CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing $29.98
Motherboard ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 $85.66
Memory G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 $73.98
Storage Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM $54.99
Video Card PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB $139.99
Case Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower $44.99
Power Supply Corsair 600W ATX12V $31.00
Optical Drive Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer $16.98
Total Price: $687.55
So, which one is better for gaming?
I was leaning towards the AMD choice, but I heard that the Intel one would be better for gaming. Is this true? Which one should I get?
OH and before you answer, be completely honest and unbiased. Please do not fanboy.
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