Which Is Better?

Joeka · Sep 12, 2014

Which is better ?

These two specifications are very similar the only thing I have changed is the CPU.

I would just like to know which CPU will work best with the build.

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P Socket AM3+ HD Audio ATX Motherboard

CPU: AMD FX 9370 4.4GHz Socket AM3+ 8MB L3 Cache Retail Boxed Processor

GPU: Sapphire R9 290X VAPOR-X TRI-X 4GB GDDR5 Dual DVI HDMI DisplayPort PCI-E Graphics Card

R.A.M: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400MHz C11 Memory Kit

PSU: Corsair CSM 750W Semi Modular 80+ Gold Power Supply

Case: Corsair Carbide Series SPEC-03 Red LED Mid-Tower Gaming Case

Or

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87-D3HP Socket 1150 DVI HDMI 7.1 Channel Audio ATX

CPU: Intel Core i5 4690K 3.5GHz Socket 1150 6MB L3 Cache

GPU: Sapphire R9 290X VAPOR-X TRI-X 4GB GDDR5 Dual DVI HDMI DisplayPort PCI-E Graphics Card

RAM: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400MHz C11 Memory Kit

Case: Corsair Carbide Series SPEC-01 Red LED Mid-Tower Gaming Case

PSU: Corsair CSM 750W Semi Modular 80+ Gold Power Supply

If you responded,

Its appreciated

Joeka

legend001523 · Sep 12, 2014

bottom one better

TomSkini · Sep 12, 2014

I would go with the second build except I would change the PSU to a higher quality one and also change the ram to 1600hz as you won't notice the difference between the two.

RazerZ · Sep 12, 2014

Depends on what you plan to use the pc for. The top build could be more cost efficient if you swapped the 9370 for an 8320, since it's the same CPU but higher binned and runs at a higher voltage/ clock speed.

You could buy an 8320 and OC it to the same levels as the 9370 with an aftermarket cooler.

Joeka · Sep 12, 2014

Do the weaknesses lie in the AMD cpu and motherboard?

Joeka · Sep 12, 2014

I chose 2400mhz to make it a bit future proof

RazerZ · Sep 12, 2014

Joeka :

If you want to go AMD swap the CPU for an 8320 and get a R9 290. The 290x's performance increase compared to the 290 for the price isn't that great.

With the saved money get a good quality PSU unit such as an XFX, Seasonic, Antec, EVGA SuperNOVA, etc.

legend001523 · Sep 12, 2014

just cpu

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 12, 2014

The AMD build won't run the 2400 modules.

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 12, 2014

Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P Socket AM3+ HD Audio ATX Motherboard

Can't run the FX9370 ^

Your choices for the 9370:

ASRock 990FX Extreme9
Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z
Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0
Asus Sabertooth 990FX R2.0
Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 R4.0
Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5
Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD7
MSI 990FXA-GD80V2

AMD.COM

Warning: This power draw of this CPU is almost twice that of the average CPU. Due to this, AMD recommends using at minimum a 1000W power supply. For cooling, AMD recommends using either either closed loop liquid cooling or full system liquid cooling.

Joeka · Sep 12, 2014

Ok I changed the CPU to AMD FX-8350 which decreased the price so what should I upgrade?

Joeka · Sep 12, 2014

I changed the psu to a EVGA Supernova 850W Semi Modular 80+ Bronze Power Supply

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 12, 2014

I changed the psu to a EVGA Supernova 850W Semi Modular 80+ Bronze Power Supply
Great choice.

Joeka · Sep 12, 2014

Is this psu better quality EVGA Supernova 850W Semi Modular 80+ Bronze Power Supply

Joeka · Sep 12, 2014

what motherboard should i use for AMD FX-8350?

RazerZ · Sep 12, 2014

Joeka :

Yes, just don't get the SuperNOVA NEX series.

The SuperNOVA B2 is good and the G2 is great if you can fit it in your budget.

Joeka · Sep 12, 2014

is this right? EVGA Supernova 850W Fully Modular 80+ Gold Power Supply

Joeka · Sep 12, 2014

What is a good motherboard? the cpu is now a AMD fx-8350

RazerZ · Sep 12, 2014

Joeka :

Yes, that's the G2 model. Great PSU.

For the motherboard you could look into a decent 990FX unit such as these three below:

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/asrock-motherboard-990fxkiller%2Casus-motherboard-m5a99fxpror20%2Cgigabyte-motherboard-ga990fxaud3/

Joeka · Sep 12, 2014

This one OkayASRock 990FX Killer ATX AM3+ Motherboard

RazerZ · Sep 12, 2014

Joeka :

Yes that will work fine. If you wanted to save some more money you could get the 8320 and buy an aftermarket cooler to OC it to 8350 speeds.

Joeka · Sep 12, 2014

could you link a cooler?

RazerZ · Sep 12, 2014

Joeka :

Budget for the cooler?

Joeka · Sep 12, 2014

btw on that motherboard it says"Memory Type DDR3-1066 / 1333 / 1600 / 2100" are they the max clock speeds of ram will it not be able to utilise 2400mhz?

Joeka · Sep 12, 2014

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