AMD or Intel Build. Opinions Wanted

MisutaAaron · Oct 19, 2014

I am probably annoying others by now, but I progressed my build and I am always wanting to make sure my build is good. My main changes on the build that I want is the CPU cooler, added Case Fans, and a change in my Monitor.

Build I want: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/MisutaAaron/saved/j9kH99

Build I want v2: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/MisutaAaron/saved/PK7MnQ

Cheaper Build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/MisutaAaron/saved/wzvscf

coolcole01 · Oct 19, 2014

All solid except if your going with the 970 check out these monitors
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4JH1NB1871&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC-_-pla-_-LCD+%2f+LED+Monitors-_-9SIA4JH1NB1871

MisutaAaron · Oct 19, 2014

coolcole01 :

60Hz? ... No display port?

frag06 · Oct 19, 2014

Your wanted build looks good. I would use MX-4 though, rather than AS5.

coolcole01 · Oct 19, 2014

It's overclock able from 60 up and it uses dual dvi link

coolcole01 · Oct 19, 2014

After spending time with 1440p monitors it's hard to go back and a 970 is great for it

MisutaAaron · Oct 19, 2014

frag06 :

Which part?

xD

frag06 · Oct 19, 2014

MisutaAaron :

What? The thermal paste.

MisutaAaron · Oct 19, 2014

Ah I see. I wasnt thinking at the time sorry

MisutaAaron · Oct 20, 2014

I am not sure if anyone is paying attention to this post anymore but I updated it with a cheaper build. I would like critique and Pros and Cons between the two please. Besides the obvious price difference.

frag06 · Oct 20, 2014

MisutaAaron :

I wouldn't go with AMD if you are gaming. Also, that PSU isn't high quality.

coolcole01 · Oct 20, 2014

first off that is an excellent psu second go with either intel build they are expensive for what your getting but still very good

frag06 · Oct 20, 2014

coolcole01 :

The CX series are budget PSU's. They aren't worth buying for a high-end build, certainly not when you can get an EVGA G2 for the same amount of money or for a little more.

coolcole01 · Oct 20, 2014

sorry i was talking about the seasonic in the intel builds

frag06 · Oct 20, 2014

coolcole01 :

Oh, that makes sense

MisutaAaron · Oct 21, 2014

This helps my decision

MisutaAaron · Oct 21, 2014

Question though, MSI 970 or EVGA 970?

Ace251091 · Oct 21, 2014

MisutaAaron :

Definitely MSI. EVGA screwed up big time with the Maxwell architecture based video cards(900 series). Lots of EVGA GTX 970 ACX 2.0 models came with miss aligned heatpipes on the PCB and chipset, so instead of 3 heatpipes making contact with the chip only 2 of the heatpipes are alligned. This will cause you serious heat issues in the future.

You can read more in this article here:

http://www.guru3d.com/news_story/evga_geforce_gtx_970_acx_has_misaligned_gpu_vs_heatpipes.html

Ace251091 · Oct 21, 2014

Also regarding your question about the builds I'd go with the AMD one if you're gonna use video editing software like Premier Pro/Sony Vegas etc or even Photoshop. The 8 core FX-8350 and GTX 770 make a good combo for video editing PC's. You'd need to upgrade RAM to 2x8GB(16GB) to minimize latency because insufficient memory allocation resources. And follow the advice of frag06 about the CX power supplies. The're cheaply made and their capacitors are known to melt under high loads. I changed my CX500 with a Seasonic just in time, before it went bad and destroyed my precious components

MisutaAaron · Oct 21, 2014

Ace251091 :

What if I am not going to edit? Just purely gaming? I may edit down the road but not decided yet.

RazerZ · Oct 21, 2014

The EVGA ACX coolers were the ones with the misaligned heatsinks. The ACX 2.0 use a different passively cooled design.

The 970s are pretty cool cards to begin with, so you don't need to worry about a heat issue no matter version you pick.

Ace251091 · Oct 21, 2014

MisutaAaron :

I would go with the second build. Excellent for gaming and quite good for video editing in the long run if you upgrade our RAM to 16GB(helps a lot).

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