AMD Upgrade OR Intel Upgrade?

[argueta789]

AMD
psu- http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028
cpu- http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103887
mobo- http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131669
gpu- http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161387
memory- http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231308
total= 422$ including rebates,taxes,shipping
vs
Intel
Psu- same as above
cpu- http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116381
mobo- http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130556
gpu- same as above
memory- same as above
total=394$ including rebates,taxes,shipping

Which one , or can you guys help me get a better deal for my money
thanks currently have a micro atx case

 

[samuelspark]

4 Gigs of RAM and get at least an i3-2100 or phenom x4 and a z68 mobo/AM3+. Both those CPU's especially that Pentium are outdated. Get http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/phenom-ii-overclock-graphics-card,3032.html
this build. So much better for a little bit more.

 

[argueta789]

alrite thanks

 

[userngalan]

dude if i were you i will go on sandybridge processor. even it is more higher in price, you will get more benefits like lower wattage and faster performance.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115078&Tpk=intel%20i3%202100

AMD consumes more wattage and generates more heat. also poorer in gaming performance even the hex core of AMD has been defeated by the intel i3 2100 in gaming performance in some benchmarks.

 

[inzone]

Are you building a retro computer or trying to see how low a price you can pay for a Pc. You must have a $500 budget.

 

[acerace]

AMD consumes more wattage and heat? Pics or it didn't happen.

Edit: Yes, AMD consume more wattage against Sandy Bridge only.

 

[argueta789]

just trying to build a budget gaming pc , any links?

 

[acerace]

Fill this form.

 

[samuelspark]

dude if i were you i will go on sandybridge processor. even it is more higher in price, you will get more benefits like lower wattage and faster performance.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115078&Tpk=intel%20i3%202100

AMD consumes more wattage and generates more heat. also poorer in gaming performance even the hex core of AMD has been defeated by the intel i3 2100 in gaming performance in some benchmarks.

Problem is, it's either i3+H61 or Phenom x4+AM3+. H61 won't support ivy bridge which = dead chipset. At higher resolutions GPU has more effect on performance. Compare the June SMB and September SMB. i3-2100 + 6850 < Phenom II x4 + 6870. Phenom also did better in multithreaded apps because it has 4 physical cores vs 2 physical w/ 2 logical.

 

[argueta789]

Approximate Purchase Date: This Week

Budget Range: 500 after rebates

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Surfing,Gaming, Music

Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers,hdd,wireless card,case micro atx

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: any canadian website or website that ships to CAN

Country: Canada

Parts Preferences: Any best value for my money
Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: No

Monitor Resolution: 1280x1024

 

[Mousemonkey]

This topic has been moved from the section CPU & Components to section Systems by Mousemonkey