Xeon vs i7 gaming/screen capturing, PLEX server.

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DazleFrazle

DazleFrazle

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Hey all,

I'm wanting to upgrade my fx-8320 badly! Especially after I've upgraded my GPU to a 1070.

I do

- Gaming
- screen capturing
-plex server locally
- bit of video editing (just starting just a novice)

I am looking to upgrade my fx-8320, GA-970-UD3.

At first I wanted to get an I5 since it was closer to my budget but then I decided to up it since I knew I would plex and do various things that could hinder me with gaming on an i5 while people watch tv shows streamed from my PC. Also with the recent rise in my video-editing. Might be interesting to and better for the future.

So build one is my budget build Xeon.

Kingston ValueRam 16gb DDR4 ECC
Asus E3-PRO V5
Intel xeon E3-1240 V5
total: 632.75$CAD

while my i7 build would be:

MSI Z170A krait gaming
i7 6700K
gskill aegis DDR4

Total to: 712.97$CAD

Overall the i7 build is faster all throughout but would be less reliable. Xeon is slower but more reliable and be quieter and be less costly on my power bill.

For what I do, what do you guys think of these builds?

Thanks!
 
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Chugalug_
Seconded (for a second time). :p
Xeons also take a little longer to boot up which can be a pain.
Power isn't something you should really consider when making a PC, the price will be minimal anyway.
Reliability isn't an issue with either, so not sure what you're on about there.
Xeons are simply designed to be on for longer, nothing more.
Here's what I recommend, i've included a good cooler which will keep temps low over time at stock temps.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($428.95 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 300 55.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151...
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Agreed. The i7-6700k will be the processor that can play games well and still have great encode/stream performance for your budget. Xeon's aren't really meant to play games.
 
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Chugalug_

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Seconded (for a second time). :p
Xeons also take a little longer to boot up which can be a pain.
Power isn't something you should really consider when making a PC, the price will be minimal anyway.
Reliability isn't an issue with either, so not sure what you're on about there.
Xeons are simply designed to be on for longer, nothing more.
Here's what I recommend, i've included a good cooler which will keep temps low over time at stock temps.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($428.95 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 300 55.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($139.95 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($87.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $676.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-08 20:30 EDT-0400
 
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DazleFrazle

DazleFrazle

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Thanks for the info. I already have a PSU and a fan though.

How legit is Vuugo?

Also I seem to be in the conundrum that upgraded the mobo to the Gigabyte GA-Z170X-UD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard might be worthwhile for 40$ overclocking.

Does the i7 overclock well with a basic similar to 212 evo fan
 
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