One last time...8700k rig versus R7 1700 rig...

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aarronhatfield

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Hey everyone,

Im looking for some really good critical comments if possible be brutal if you have to.

Firstly: I will be doing NO GAMING on this machine will be very much work-horses
Secondly: I have at the this point not got brand loyalty because I have had both AMD and Intel in the past and both were fine so they work...thats about it.
Thirdly: I need a push as Ive been on the fence too long now.
and Lastly: Heres what I will be using the machine for:

1) Photoshop
2) Illliustrator
3) Premiere
4) After Effects
5) Z-brush
6)...You get the idea.....Productivity is definitelymy thing.

So help me out guys and girls which is best/worst setup for my usage, which is the most futureproof (I know Ryzen have said they will support till 2020) which would you get and why?

IF YOU HAVENT GOT TIME TO READ THE ABOVE:

Intel 8700k vs R7 1700 for PRODUCTIViTY

Theres only a £97 difference so Im keen to hear what you think.

Here are the rig builds:

Intel: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/ZyNYr6

Ryzen: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/p8DJV6

Thanks for the advice in advance I really do appreciate it.

:)
 
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feelinfroggy777
Both of them are really good CPUs. It is like picking the difference between a Lexus or a Jaguar. The advantage Intel has is single threaded performance (gaming) and the advantage the AMD has is multi threaded performance (workstation). AMD also has an edge in price. So if you are not going to game at all, then I would go with AMD.

The extended life for AM4 is an added benefit, but when it comes time to upgrade a new CPU, you may be looking at DDR5 or PCIe 4.0, so you may want a new board then anyway. So I dont take so much stock in the socket longevity argument unless you are getting a budget chip with plans to upgrade in the future. The 1700 is not a budget chip.

If you want to save a little money on the rig, you may want...
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Both of them are really good CPUs. It is like picking the difference between a Lexus or a Jaguar. The advantage Intel has is single threaded performance (gaming) and the advantage the AMD has is multi threaded performance (workstation). AMD also has an edge in price. So if you are not going to game at all, then I would go with AMD.

The extended life for AM4 is an added benefit, but when it comes time to upgrade a new CPU, you may be looking at DDR5 or PCIe 4.0, so you may want a new board then anyway. So I dont take so much stock in the socket longevity argument unless you are getting a budget chip with plans to upgrade in the future. The 1700 is not a budget chip.

If you want to save a little money on the rig, you may want to hold off on the Noctua NH-D15. The stock cooler on the 1700 is a really good cooler and you may be impressed with how it performs. Additionally, you will need the Noctua NH-D15-SE for the Ryzen CPU because it needs a bracket that is not included with the standard NH-D15.

Also, that is a high end rig, you may want a gold rated PSU. Take a look at the Seasonic Focus Gold PSU. It is a really good PSU and is priced very well.

PCPartPicker part list: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/JPGjxY
Price breakdown by merchant: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/JPGjxY/by_merchant/

Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£89.99 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £89.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-15 21:23 GMT+0000
 
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