I'm going to be building a new PC, and it's been a while since I've done a build. So, as far as the newer components go I'm not 100% sure on their capabilities. I have pretty much all of my parts picked out already, depending on the processor, but can't decide which build to go for, AMD or Intel.
I'm by no means a "fanboy" of either of them, or of anything really. What's going to get the job done well, and is good quality, is what I'll go for. The new PC will be used for a multitude of things, but the bottom line is, I want it to be fine running Skype, a game such as Battlefield 4 on at least medium settings @ 40+ FPS, Steam, recording, and possibly 1-2 other programs at a time without any lag. I know BF4 is more GPU heavy than processor, but I used it as a reference point. I have a business computer already for myself, this computer is mainly going to be for gaming and relaxing. Recording gaming for YouTube, shared not public since I'm not really looking at getting into the whole Youtuber thing.
My main question is, AMD or Intel? I currently have an Intel 4770k picked out for this build, but I've been looking at the FX8350 a bit. I know the 4770k would yield better benchmarks, and that the 8350 probably wouldn't be rendering in real time without a OC to around 4.8-5.2 on it (5.2 if I were to get the ever so elusive magic chip), but would render probably a tad bit slower than real time if I'm not mistaken. I'm willing to spend up to $2,000 (USD) on the build. Would rather go for cheaper hence the 8350, but if it won't do the job I want it to do, I'd be going Intel.
As far as graphics cards go, I need a GPU capable of running the aforementioned BF4 quality game at a minimum of medium settings with 40+ FPS and running 2-3 monitors along with it. Currently I'm debating between a 770 with the possibility of getting another in the future for SLI, if I were to want to run more monitors (I take multitasking to a very extreme level sometimes) or to simply get a slightly lower end GPU than the 770, or just future proof and get a single 780, if the 780 can run 3 monitors with BF4 etc. with the option of SLI in the future if newer titles call for the extra power, which I don't think is going to happen any time in the near future.
Also, if I do end up going Intel it'll more than likely be the 3930K or 4770K, simply for future proofing since I'd be spending the extra money on an Intel build anyways.
And I apologize for the wall of text as well. Thanks for any replies.
I'm by no means a "fanboy" of either of them, or of anything really. What's going to get the job done well, and is good quality, is what I'll go for. The new PC will be used for a multitude of things, but the bottom line is, I want it to be fine running Skype, a game such as Battlefield 4 on at least medium settings @ 40+ FPS, Steam, recording, and possibly 1-2 other programs at a time without any lag. I know BF4 is more GPU heavy than processor, but I used it as a reference point. I have a business computer already for myself, this computer is mainly going to be for gaming and relaxing. Recording gaming for YouTube, shared not public since I'm not really looking at getting into the whole Youtuber thing.
My main question is, AMD or Intel? I currently have an Intel 4770k picked out for this build, but I've been looking at the FX8350 a bit. I know the 4770k would yield better benchmarks, and that the 8350 probably wouldn't be rendering in real time without a OC to around 4.8-5.2 on it (5.2 if I were to get the ever so elusive magic chip), but would render probably a tad bit slower than real time if I'm not mistaken. I'm willing to spend up to $2,000 (USD) on the build. Would rather go for cheaper hence the 8350, but if it won't do the job I want it to do, I'd be going Intel.
As far as graphics cards go, I need a GPU capable of running the aforementioned BF4 quality game at a minimum of medium settings with 40+ FPS and running 2-3 monitors along with it. Currently I'm debating between a 770 with the possibility of getting another in the future for SLI, if I were to want to run more monitors (I take multitasking to a very extreme level sometimes) or to simply get a slightly lower end GPU than the 770, or just future proof and get a single 780, if the 780 can run 3 monitors with BF4 etc. with the option of SLI in the future if newer titles call for the extra power, which I don't think is going to happen any time in the near future.
Also, if I do end up going Intel it'll more than likely be the 3930K or 4770K, simply for future proofing since I'd be spending the extra money on an Intel build anyways.
And I apologize for the wall of text as well. Thanks for any replies.
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