tips for building an Intel system

rockaddy · Mar 25, 2014

Hello there,

Just wondering if anyone could give me some good pointers on building an Intel system.

Iv previously built an amd rig, but I'm not to sure when it comes to intel.

Really just after best cpu (£100 or less), socket type (like am3 equivalent?) that kind of thing.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

RazerZ · Mar 25, 2014

100 pounds would get an i3 which is close to a 6300.

Seladon-1370374 · Mar 25, 2014

The best Intel CPU for £100 or less is this one http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Processors/Intel+CPUs/Core+i3+-+Socket+1150+Haswell/Intel+Core+i3-4330+3.50GHz+%28Haswell%29+Socket+LGA1150+Processor+-+Retail+?productId=59644&source=skinflint
Which is an Haswell CPU from the socket LGA1150. Depending on what you want to do with it, it might or might not be better than what AMD has to offer for the same price.

HiTechObsessed · Mar 25, 2014

Well we would need to know what it's being used for before giving you tips.

enemy1g · Mar 25, 2014

If you're under a strict budget, I'd suggest sticking with an AMD build.

rockaddy · Mar 25, 2014

Sorry, just general use, and to play some games on, anything around medium settings for a few newish titles

Seladon-1370374 · Mar 25, 2014

If the most demanding task that you're going to be doing on it is gaming, AMD, at this price point, will give you a better price/performance ratio. You can get the FX-8320 for just a little over £100 or the FX-6300 for only £78.

HiTechObsessed · Mar 25, 2014

Something like an i3 would work well if that's what you'll be doing with it. Intel is much better for general computing, and you won't see much difference at lower qualities between it and higher end CPUs.

rockaddy · Mar 27, 2014

So what mobo would be best for an i3? It's not really a strict budget for this build.

Thanks for the advice so far.

I am tempted for another amd build, but for other than gaming iv been told intel is better

RazerZ · Mar 27, 2014

rockaddy :

The AsRock Extreme 4 is a good board for overclocking as well as upgrade capability

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