Ok, so, waiting until I have enough money saved, I created two entry-level gaming builds. One AMD, the other Intel. I want for a Intel Z97 board for future proofing/upgradeability, (which is kinda useless as 100 series boards are coming out with skylake) and for AMD, that 750 W PSU is also for future-proofing. Based On current performance, performance in 1-3 more years, and upgradeabiity, which would be better?
Sub $600 dollar Gaming Build (My AMD vs Intel build)
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Splendid
Z97 is great for gaming and overclocking, what CPU do you plan on using?
Which AMD motherboard and CPU are you comparing with?
Which AMD motherboard and CPU are you comparing with?
gskill support
Splendid
This is what I recommend:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mthVXL
The system can be overclocked for future proofing, and also a lot of parts can be reused in the future for a system upgrade. As good as it gets for under $600
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mthVXL
The system can be overclocked for future proofing, and also a lot of parts can be reused in the future for a system upgrade. As good as it gets for under $600
- Nov 18, 2008
- 20,308
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($85.50 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($72.00 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin Stealth 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.60 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($162.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($72.00 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $567.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-19 17:04 EDT-0400
Will absolutely smash any of the other suggestions here .
Definitely avoid pentium builds . Theyre hopelessly weak even when overclocked .
Forget about updating too . Build a machine that will work well for two years and then work it out . Both intel and AMD will change sockets so whatever you buy will be obsolete .
And if you want more power then swapping in an FX 8320 pushes the price to $607
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($85.50 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($72.00 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin Stealth 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.60 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($162.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($72.00 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $567.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-19 17:04 EDT-0400
Will absolutely smash any of the other suggestions here .
Definitely avoid pentium builds . Theyre hopelessly weak even when overclocked .
Forget about updating too . Build a machine that will work well for two years and then work it out . Both intel and AMD will change sockets so whatever you buy will be obsolete .
And if you want more power then swapping in an FX 8320 pushes the price to $607
tiny voices
Titan
- Sep 6, 2012
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($93.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.10 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin Stealth 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.60 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($162.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($72.00 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $547.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-19 17:14 EDT-0400
I would go for an i3 personally. Better than the 6300 in many games and then you can slot in an i5 later on and not have to upgrade the CPU for years.
CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($93.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.10 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin Stealth 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.60 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($162.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($72.00 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $547.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-19 17:14 EDT-0400
I would go for an i3 personally. Better than the 6300 in many games and then you can slot in an i5 later on and not have to upgrade the CPU for years.
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