AMD or Intel?

jjevan

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Ive finally come to the conclusion to get the i5 3570K or the FX 8320. below are the links to the builds. Im unsure about overcloking, but I have the fan included just in case I make my mind up in the future.

Intel: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3ul4P
AMD: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3ulYM

Basically, Which one would be a better first gaming setup? this is my first build and I do not want to start off on the wrong foot. Im just un sure if one will last me longer. My gaming is limited to Minecraft and LOL (for now), but for League im looking to get the lowest pings possible. I will be using it for the typical youtube and internet, my school work will all be done on a laptop so this will be strictly for fun.

Any help or suggestions would be awesome! I dont want to cross the $800 mark, preferably cheaper is better. Thanks
 
Solution
you can start from this build
intel new gen haswell cpu
2x 4GB ram
new gen maxwell gtx 750 ti

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($134.89 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
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you can start from this build
intel new gen haswell cpu
2x 4GB ram
new gen maxwell gtx 750 ti

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($134.89 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $696.80
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-19 02:07 EDT-0400)
 
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jjevan

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Just to clarify, a cheaper MOBO and better GPU? I was just worried that the CPU wouldnt reach its full potential with a cheaper MOBO.
 

RazerZ

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A mobo doesn't have anything to do with performance... that mobo is fine
 


that problem only applies to power hungry cpu, like more than 125W
most cheap mobo cant provide enough power to that kind of cpu

todays intel cpu maxed at 80W something