Deciding Between Two Builds

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EpicEagle44

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I've heard testimonials from both sides of the table, but what do you guys think? Should I go with the Intel/Nvidia build:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/EpicEagle44/saved/1JRH

Or the cheaper AMD build:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/EpicEagle44/saved/2ULP

I will be using this to play new games (like bf4 and AC4) on a single 1080p display. This is only for gaming, no editing or anything like that. Also, my budget is around 1000 dollars, Including monitor and keyboard/mouse (I have the OS).
So, what do you guys think?
 
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The 8320 is up there with the 8350 and i5-4670k/3570k, granted not as good, but it's not on the bottom of the list, either.

The Intel you build has a GTX 760, whereas the 280x is about the equivalent of a GTX 770, or if OC'd, to a stock 780, I believe.
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What parts would you recommend for an AMD rig?

 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27No7
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27No7/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27No7/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($147.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($76.97 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Microsoft Desktop 400 Wired Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($19.99 @ Mwave)
Total: $1046.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-24 15:33 EST-0500)


Ok, I lied, it's a little higher than 1k, but I swapped out for a few higher quality parts. You could easily drop it down to under 1k if you really want to stay under 1k.
 
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EpicEagle44

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Would this run games better than the Intel/ Nvida Choice?
 
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The 8320 is up there with the 8350 and i5-4670k/3570k, granted not as good, but it's not on the bottom of the list, either.

The Intel you build has a GTX 760, whereas the 280x is about the equivalent of a GTX 770, or if OC'd, to a stock 780, I believe.
 
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Alright, thanks! One last question: If I were to overclock the 8320, would it be comparable to the fx 8350?

 
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