Help me choose a build to record Minecraft!

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Even though I completely disagree with going AMD, I have to say that the AMD the build would have better performance. But it would only pull ahead in multiple core application, and just using multiple programs at once. The G3258 is going to have better single core performance. Which means it will probably play minecraft with a slightly, slightly higher FPS (<7).

If these are the only builds that you could possible have, at all, I'd have to say just go with the Intel one for upgrading in the future. Both builds are not going to last you long, so you might as well have some room to upgrade in the future.

With the AMD build, its using an older socket, so even if you were wanting to upgrade the CPU in the future, you would really never...

SnakeGTX

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Even though I completely disagree with going AMD, I have to say that the AMD the build would have better performance. But it would only pull ahead in multiple core application, and just using multiple programs at once. The G3258 is going to have better single core performance. Which means it will probably play minecraft with a slightly, slightly higher FPS (<7).

If these are the only builds that you could possible have, at all, I'd have to say just go with the Intel one for upgrading in the future. Both builds are not going to last you long, so you might as well have some room to upgrade in the future.

With the AMD build, its using an older socket, so even if you were wanting to upgrade the CPU in the future, you would really never be getting a better one, since that CPU is already just about as good as the best for that socket. And the CPU is older, and can't handle any graphics card better than an GTX 750 Ti/R9-270 (because of bottlenecking).

For the Intel build, it has the newest socket for Intel, so you will have tons of room to upgrade the CPU in the future.

Now, I noticed an huge issue with both builds. The PSU, is just about the worst PSU you could possible get. They will probably come broken, or will break within 3-6 months of using the machine. And its not just like the PSU is going to die by itself, its going to fry everything first, then explode. So you will also be hurting the rest of your system (maybe having to replace the parts in the future).

I'm coming back with my recommended build in a few minutes.
 
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SnakeGTX

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Thank you. :)

I guess the 750k might pull ahead then. Not much though, since the GPU is the main thing for games.

Here is the build.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Celeron G1840 2.8GHz Dual-Core Processor ($46.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($38.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($27.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 650 1GB Video Card ($68.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $304.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-24 01:49 EDT-0400


Just to let you know, you will probably have pretty low FPS (20-30) while recording with lag spikes. For me, I am using the HD 7790 (About the same as the GTX 750), and when I record Minecraft, I usually only get about 30 FPS on high setting. So I suggest upping the budget of the GPU to $170 to get an R9-270 or a GTX 750 Ti at $150. Then you should probably be able to run it a little smoother.

One other option is to get a capture card, then that will not eat up the CPUs resources at all (atleast what I have been told).
 

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Something inside me tells me to stick with my Pentium build and just upgrade my PSU to a Corsair Builder
Thanks for the build :)
Im really confused as of what to do right now.
 

SnakeGTX

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I actually just noticed one thing about the CPU, which is, that it is a rebranded Haswell Refresh... This means that if you were to use the G3258 with that H81 mobo, it would not work without a BIOS update (that is only sometimes possible). So the best thing to do is to get the $70 G3240 3.2GHz or the $60 G3220 3.0GHz.

100-370? Either thats a capture card, or he has the setting way low... There's just about no way. (Edit: Or there is something wrong with my computer..)

Also, just a btw, I compared the Celeron with the Pentium, and the only difference is that the Pentium has a build in GPU. So if you already have a dedicated GPU, they will both have the same performance at the same clock speed.


 

SnakeGTX

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Yep, that PSU will do great! I have the 500W bigger verison of it, and it has been running great for 8 months with no issues.

Though, the CPU, might not work in the motherboard.
 

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Well from what I've seen most H81 motherboards now come with an updated BIOS to support haswell refresh. It's always good to check the motherboard's CPU support page and see if it will need an update before installing the CPU.

@nvcboss Right now the Pentium G3258 is at a great deal on amazon for only $60 + free shipping, so I would snag it before the deal expires.
 

SnakeGTX

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That is true, I forgot to mention that.. Thank you haha.