Which build is better and why?

maksovni · Jul 28, 2014

Which one out of these is better and why? Thanks!

(Allready got the OS)

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/PpKrRB
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/hkct99

tobensg · Jul 28, 2014

They are about the same. Obviously you've got a AMD CPU versus a Intel Core i5 which people will argue about til the end of time.

JuniorPCBuilder · Jul 28, 2014

Personally i would have to say intel.

tobensg · Jul 28, 2014

I'd say AMD.
;-)

LucoTF · Jul 28, 2014

Are you mad???? (insert brand here) is clearly WAY better than (insert brand here)!!!

JuniorPCBuilder · Jul 28, 2014

AMD, NO INTEL, AMD, NO INTEL, A.M.D!. Intelllll......

prit87 · Jul 28, 2014

both are good just fx 8320 can be overclocked and intel 3470 is locked....so amd have the advantage here..

Novuake · Jul 28, 2014

Hahah LucoTF...

However in this case, (while I prefer Intel for a gaming machine at the moment) the AMD is the better choice between THESE 2 SPECIFICALLY.
The chassis on the Intel machine comes with a PSU, those bundled PSUs are junk.
Not to mention you can do some OCing on the AMD.

By the way, you had 2 CPU coolers on the AMD side?? LOL

BUT i would make these changes :

AMD :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor (£97.00 @ Scan.co.uk)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£24.25 @ Scan.co.uk)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard (£74.23 @ More Computers)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£59.60 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£39.99 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (£169.91 @ Scan.co.uk)
Case: Zalman Z9 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case (£43.45 @ Ebuyer)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£44.11 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £552.54
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-28 12:56 BST+0100

Intel :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor (£137.99 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Asus H97M-E Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£66.00 @ Scan.co.uk)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£59.60 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£39.99 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (£169.91 @ Scan.co.uk)
Case: Zalman Z9 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case (£43.45 @ Ebuyer)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£44.11 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £561.05
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-28 12:59 BST+0100

MUCH better...

Guest · Jul 28, 2014

Since the only real difference is in the processors,I'd suggest going with the AMD build because:-
1)It can be overclocked.
2)It has a higher clock & turbo speed.
3)Cache memory is higher(Quicker access to data stored).
4)It has twice as many cores & threads(Can run more applications at once).
5)It offers more bang for your buck.

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