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September 9, 2014 3:40:54 AM

Can you please advise me on which PC below I would have a better experience with that is also faster. And also it would be great if you explained why. Thanks!

Intel - http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Redjordan9/saved/CWnypg

AMD - http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Redjordan9/saved/pPbTwP

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September 9, 2014 3:45:07 AM

I would personably go with the AMD build as it has a much better graphics card and he FX-8350 is great at overclocking too. :) 
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September 9, 2014 3:54:09 AM

Or better still, go the Intel build but add this Sapphire 280X for $10 LESS(!!) than the GTX 760 you've linked: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

That's by far the best option IMHO.
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September 9, 2014 4:10:33 AM

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qrBLpg
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qrBLpg/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $931.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-09 07:06 EDT-0400
with a gaming pc swap out the intel build in cpu cooler it cant keep the chip cool under gaming load. put in a slightly larger power supply. with units you want to look at the 12v leg and make sure your not loading the unit to close to it max rating. on a gaming system your better saving a little more money and buying a good 650-750w unit.
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September 9, 2014 4:13:42 AM

OR TRY THIS:


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 Guard-Pro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($107.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($86.95 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($309.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z12 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1009.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-09 07:13 EDT-0400
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September 9, 2014 5:12:10 AM

If you are going to overclock, the i5 is it quite a bit faster than the 8350. I would personally get the i5 because you will always want to upgrade the GPU in a few years anyway. If you get the i5 it should last you through a couple GPUs, and keep your system running faster for at least 5+ years.
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