I need a new gaming pc please help

Calledwarrock

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i need a gaming pc that is similar to the xbox one

Like a amd 8 core cpu,amd gpu,8 gb ram, 500gb.etc

i am making a video for youtube and i need similar specs


also in a small case and windows 8.1

i have a $1000 to spend
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/21U8c
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/21U8c/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/21U8c/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($158.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.00 @ Newegg)...
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/21U8c
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/21U8c/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/21U8c/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($158.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.00 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit - OEM (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $919.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-13 17:34 EST-0500)

I was too lazy to find a small case, you can pick one out for yourself haha. ;P
 
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Hey now, that's way better than an xbox one, lol. He could build an actual xbox one spec rig for around 500 i imagine haha.
 

Calledwarrock

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fx 8320 vs 8350 whats is the different
 


They're essentially the same but the 8320 has a lower clock speed at stock. You can easily overclock it to 8350 speeds with almost no effort, it just costs less.
 

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Something called "binning" and clockspeed.

Basically, the 8350 is typically a little better quality silicon wafer, and the only other difference is 500 MHz clockspeed from the factory. Though the 8320 will overclock to 4.0 GHz without much effort. Just get an aftermarket cooler, because the one from AMD is REALLY loud, and mediocre at cooling.

EDIT: This should explain it a bit better: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1846347/cpu-buyer-guide-read.html
 

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so is it worth getting the 8350.also is it better than a i5 4 gen
 


8320 > 8350 budget wise, they're almost the same chip.

In single-threaded apps the i5 is better. In multi-threaded apps the FX can be better. Here's my draft on the difference between them:

The difference between AMD and intel for gaming.
Firstly, you need to decide what your priorities are, and what you will use the PC for.
Things such as: light gaming, heavy gaming, basic work (e.g. MS Office), heavy work (e.g. video editing, 3d modeling).
For the most part in current games the biggest difference will be made by the selection of the GPU. Get a great GPU + worse CPU rather than worse GPU + great CPU.

The AMD FX CPU's have many cores, which are weaker.
intel i5's have less cores, which are stronger.

The intel's consequently have better performance per core. In older games, the intels perform better as those games are optimised for good performance with only a few cores (single-threading).
In newer games, the AMD FX's really shine due to the introduction of games using more cores (multi-threading).

The difference comes in depending on what you want to use the PC for. If you're on a tight budget, save some money and go with the AMD and spend the extra money on a better GPU that will give you better performance than any CPU could.

i5: Good for older games (single-threaded), Good for newer games (multi-threaded), Good for general work, great all-round CPU and probably the best around for current games (may change in future).
AMD: Slightly worse for older games (single-threaded), Great for newer games (multi-threaded e.g. BF4, Crysis 3), Good for light/heavy work, extra cores are great for 3d modeling and video editing or rendering, great CPU whilst costing much less than the intel. Even though it's worse in older games it will run them perfectly well and smoothly.

Regardless, both will perform well.
For an i5, I would recommend an i5 3570k or a 4670k. Why? They are king for gaming performance at the moment and since they are the k version they are unlocked and can be overclocked in future for a performance boost.

For an AMD, I would recommend a FX 6300/8320/8350 (might as well get the 8320, it's an 8350 clocked lower at stock which you can change) [Do NOT go with a bulldozer CPU, only piledriver. List here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piledriver_(microarchitecture) <-- That should all be one link, not sure why it splits.]. Why? Great multi-threaded performance for newer games and heavy work, are just fine in older games (not overkill, can deliver smooth frame rates maxed with a good GPU), and are great for productivity with a tame pricetag.

In conclusion, budget gaming/work: AMD. Not on a budget gaming/work: i5. The i5 currently delivers better performance but don't get the impression that the AMD is lagging behind. They are great for gaming and work with a really great pricetag, just not currently up there with intel. In newer games though such as BF4 the AMD's have caught up in performance and in some cases deliver better performance than the intel's for much less money. You will get great, smooth FPS with either.
Either solution will game just fine with a nice GPU, focus mainly on that.

Some non-synthetic benchmarks between the FX 83xx series and the i5/i7's: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4et7kDGSRfc & http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eu8Sekdb-IE
 

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Read the buyer's guide...it explains all that and much more :)
 

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