Intel Build vs AMD Build?

CrazyBlondeGuy · Apr 15, 2015

Hello, i am trying to make myself a gaming build using either Intel or AMD, and either Nvidia or AMD, but i am not sure which build to go with. I will be doing gaming on a 1920x1080 monitor and will have another 1440x900 monitor for movies, iTunes and such. Here are the builds i have come up with:

(IN AUD)

Build AMD:
CPU - AMD FX-8350 4GHz Octo-Core
CPU Cooler - Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
MOBO - ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 ATX AM3+
SSD - Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5"
RAM - Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4X4) DDR3 1600 MHz
GPU - MSI Radeon R9 280x 3GB TWIN FROZR
Case - NZXT Phantom 410
PSU - EVGA 850 G2

I can get this build for about $1505. I have been told AMD's drivers aren't going so great at the moment, and the FX-8350 isn't as great for gaming as the next build's CPU.

Build Intel:
CPU - Intel i7-4790 3.6Ghz Quad-Core
CPU Cooler - Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
MOBO - Gigabyte GA-H97-GAMING 3 ATX
SSD - Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5"
RAM - Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8) DDR3 1600 MHz
GPU - EVGA Geforce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked
Case - NZXT Phantom 410
PSU - EVGA 850 G2

I can get this build for around $1873. Any suggestions to replace parts and making it cheaper will be appreciated.

I am not sure which build to go with, and which will be more future proof. Any recommendations what i should do?

RobWHS · Apr 15, 2015

I might start an AMD V intel war here but I'd personally go with the intel build.

Th3-Hunter333 · Apr 15, 2015

Yeah it will start a war but here is another opinion to look at.
i use to have the fx 8350 before i switched out for a i7-5820k (overclocked to 4.5ghz)
Framerate/performance has more than doubled
This is also on a gtx 970 (the msi golden edition one)

The intel build you have listed will run laps around the amd one in both gpu and cpu with ease.

Corey Strohecker · Apr 15, 2015

The i7 is better but it also cost Intel's premium price of 300$+ while the 8350 is only 170$. I have an 8350 and its more than enough to get by with.

Corey Strohecker · Apr 15, 2015

could change the 280x to a 290x and still cost less than the 970 build and will out perform it at higher resolutions.

LucoTF · Apr 15, 2015

Unless you're streaming, rendering, encoding or such there's no need to get an i7 over an i5

No need to get an aftermarket cooler for a non oc chip either

LucoTF · Apr 15, 2015

Includes os, disc drive and a 1tb hdd

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($269.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($172.98 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($135.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($72.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($479.00 @ Centre Com)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($129.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: Antec 600W ATX Power Supply ($79.00 @ IJK)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.00 @ CPL Online)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($128.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1621.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-16 00:10 EST+1000

Imreallycool · Apr 15, 2015

For the AMD build if your going that high end I would suggest a 990fx chipset motherboard. Otherwise if you're going to stay with a 970, the Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P would be a better choice.

logainofhades · Apr 15, 2015

Change out the i7 for a Xeon 1231v3. It is equivalent to an i7 4770, but lacks IGP. It is nearly $70 cheaper too. The R9 290 is a good deal cheaper, and not all that much slower than a 970.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($349.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($166.00 @ IJK)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($125.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($429.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.98 @ Mwave Australia)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.00 @ CPL Online)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($128.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1535.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-16 00:21 EST+1000

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