AMD FX-8320 or intel i5 3470 for MY usage
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robbiecee2
November 1, 2012 1:19:50 PM
I am not going to be gaming but I am going to be heavily multitasking, encrypting/decrypting, compressing/decompressing, watching loads of movies and videos, browsing the Internet, listening to lots of audio, Uni work and powering 2-3 displays, therefore I was leaning more to the 8 core AMD processor with 2 low end discrete graphics cards (1 XFX Radeon 5450 1GB at £20 and I will use one from my previous computer).
Do you agree?
The system will also have 8GB DDR3 1600MHz RAM, 120Gb ssd, 500gb Sata 6gb/s,
Do you agree?
The system will also have 8GB DDR3 1600MHz RAM, 120Gb ssd, 500gb Sata 6gb/s,
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At this point I think both will do a very satisfying job.
I would say go with the one that gives you the better motherboard features for the price.
Be sure that the motherboard chipset used supports 6gb/s sata ports.
As for 2-3 displays, I recommend spending a tiny bit extra on the videocard and make it an eyefinity card.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
This card should support 3 displays easy. I read that eyefinity can support 6 displays but I don't know how and what is required to do so.
As I am suggesting this, I have to add required information (I struggled when I wanted to set it up for a client)
Requirements:
1- Windows Vista or 7. Eyefinity will not work on XP.
2- Displayport input on monitor, or ACTIVE display port adaptor (20$)
(Most new monitors have displayport adaptors now)
Lets say you do decide to run a game for whatever reason, you wont have embarrassing results due to 2 ultra low end cards
I would say go with the one that gives you the better motherboard features for the price.
Be sure that the motherboard chipset used supports 6gb/s sata ports.
As for 2-3 displays, I recommend spending a tiny bit extra on the videocard and make it an eyefinity card.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
This card should support 3 displays easy. I read that eyefinity can support 6 displays but I don't know how and what is required to do so.
As I am suggesting this, I have to add required information (I struggled when I wanted to set it up for a client)
Requirements:
1- Windows Vista or 7. Eyefinity will not work on XP.
2- Displayport input on monitor, or ACTIVE display port adaptor (20$)
(Most new monitors have displayport adaptors now)
Lets say you do decide to run a game for whatever reason, you wont have embarrassing results due to 2 ultra low end cards
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robbiecee2
November 1, 2012 1:56:10 PM
C00lIT said:
At this point I think both will do a very satisfying job.I would say go with the one that gives you the better motherboard features for the price.
Be sure that the motherboard chipset used supports 6gb/s sata ports.
As for 2-3 displays, I recommend spending a tiny bit extra on the videocard and make it an eyefinity card.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
This card should support 3 displays easy. I read that eyefinity can support 6 displays but I don't know how and what is required to do so.
As I am suggesting this, I have to add required information (I struggled when I wanted to set it up for a client)
Requirements:
1- Windows Vista or 7. Eyefinity will not work on XP.
2- Displayport input on monitor, or ACTIVE display port adaptor (20$)
(Most new monitors have displayport adaptors now)
Lets say you do decide to run a game for whatever reason, you wont have embarrassing results due to 2 ultra low end cards
I'm actually only spending £20 on the card and taking the same one from my old pc to have 2 then I can plug 1 monitor into its own graphics card (assuming I only have 2 displays) would this be sufficient for my usage?
Why can't I use HDMI?
witcherx
November 1, 2012 2:47:32 PM
Since you are building a good system
instead of 2 low end cards why not go for 1 card..
I know the cost would double for the gpu.. just thinking...
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/362249-33-question-re...
I think you could use the GCN architecture of 7750/7770 for your other tasks as well.. though an expert would advice you better on the GCN part then me..
http://www.anandtech.com/show/5541/amd-radeon-hd-7750-r...
robbiecee2
November 1, 2012 2:51:01 PM
witcherx said:
Since you are building a good system instead of 2 low end cards why not go for 1 card..
I know the cost would double for the gpu.. just thinking...
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/362249-33-question-re...
I think you could use the GCN architecture of 7750/7770 for your other tasks as well.. though an expert would advice you better on the GCN part then me..
http://www.anandtech.com/show/5541/amd-radeon-hd-7750-r...
I'm buying ONE low end card and using an old one I have (the same model).
witcherx
November 1, 2012 2:53:15 PM
robbiecee2
November 1, 2012 2:55:26 PM
witcherx
November 1, 2012 2:59:18 PM
eyefinity is more for gaming across multiple monitors. Windows can already spread across as many monitors as you have without need for anything special in the video card or driver.
And I agree both CPUs should be just fine. Ivy Bridge uses a little less power, if that matters. ANd if you use any video programs that can use QuickSync, then the Intel will be much faster.
And I agree both CPUs should be just fine. Ivy Bridge uses a little less power, if that matters. ANd if you use any video programs that can use QuickSync, then the Intel will be much faster.
witcherx
November 1, 2012 3:13:09 PM
witcherx
November 1, 2012 3:14:47 PM
you can read stuff here.. multi display with single 5450
http://superuser.com/questions/110328/does-the-radeon-h...
http://superuser.com/questions/110328/does-the-radeon-h...
The SAPPHIRE FleX HD 6450 is a very inexpensive solution for a 3 monitor setup, and it works with HDMI + DVI x2. Only the FleX series are capable of 3x eyefinty without displayport. Not bad for $60.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
robbiecee2
November 1, 2012 4:36:03 PM
robbiecee2
November 1, 2012 4:38:09 PM
bjaminnyc said:
The SAPPHIRE FleX HD 6450 is a very inexpensive solution for a 3 monitor setup, and it works with HDMI + DVI x2. Only the FleX series are capable of 3x eyefinty without displayport. Not bad for $60. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
I am only buying one graphics card to power one display, but I have ANOTHER from my old computer which I can use to power the second display.
robbiecee2
November 1, 2012 4:39:06 PM
robbiecee2
November 1, 2012 4:48:21 PM
robbiecee2
November 1, 2012 5:56:12 PM
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-5450,2549...
unless your video card only has one video out, you can do it from the one card. there isn't much on crossfire setups with the 5450. just get a dvi-hdmi adapter, assuming the card you have has the hdmi and dvi ports. that will give you 2 hdmi ports on one card.
unless your video card only has one video out, you can do it from the one card. there isn't much on crossfire setups with the 5450. just get a dvi-hdmi adapter, assuming the card you have has the hdmi and dvi ports. that will give you 2 hdmi ports on one card.
robbiecee2
November 1, 2012 7:57:47 PM
noob2222 said:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-5450,2549...unless your video card only has one video out, you can do it from the one card. there isn't much on crossfire setups with the 5450. just get a dvi-hdmi adapter, assuming the card you have has the hdmi and dvi ports. that will give you 2 hdmi ports on one card.
Yea the card I have just now has HDMI and DVI I'm sure.
I didn't mean on crossfire or SLI. Would I be able to purchase the 5450 and run a monitor at 1080p on that and put my old card in to power another display at 1080p
robbiecee2 said:
Yea the card I have just now has HDMI and DVI I'm sure.I didn't mean on crossfire or SLI. Would I be able to purchase the 5450 and run a monitor at 1080p on that and put my old card in to power another display at 1080p
yes, you can run 2 different cards in the same computer and use each one for its own monitor.
the 5450 is also capable of doing the same thing by itself, no additional card needed.
robbiecee2
November 2, 2012 10:43:30 AM
hafijur said:
the intel cpu is 2x as much power efficent as the amd cpu and generally the intel cpu should be faster then the amd cpu. However the performance of amd is decent on some tasks but not so good on others. If you want the most efficient cpu get the intel as the amd cpu just guzzles through electricity enough so that you could run to i5 3470 and no.http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/702?vs=698
comparison option here for you.
This one though shows how ancient the amd fx looks performance per watt wise:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/6396/the-vishera-review-a...
while that is a minor valid point, look at time vs money

Intel drew less power, but took 3 minutes longer to complete the task.
The power difference, total used throughout the task. 101W for Intel, 1101s = 0.30H *101Watts/1000kW= 0.030KHW billed by your electric company, HIGH US power bill of 18c per kwh = 0.54 cents
901s for amd, 0.25h * 185w/1000kw = 0.046 KWH billed, @18c = 0.82c ...
so is 3 minuets of your time worth 0.28c ?
robbiecee2 said:
My old card is the XFX 5670 512mb DDR5then you shouldn't need the 5450 as that one will handle multiple monitors just fine.
use the hdmi for one, and something like this http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-HDMI-Adapter-Cable-M...
misry
November 2, 2012 8:16:34 PM
Setting aside the CPU for a second. YES you could run the 5670 and the 5450 in the same box each running it's own monitor. The question is why? The 5670 will run two monitors just fine. If you aren't going to Crossfire why introduce an additional point of failure?
As to the CPU, if you have a AM3+ motherboard go for the 8320 and not worry for a year or two. If this is a new build you will regret not going with an Intel build. Just sayin'.
As to the CPU, if you have a AM3+ motherboard go for the 8320 and not worry for a year or two. If this is a new build you will regret not going with an Intel build. Just sayin'.
robbiecee2
November 2, 2012 9:47:25 PM
hafijur said:
the intel cpu is 2x as much power efficent as the amd cpu and generally the intel cpu should be faster then the amd cpu. However the performance of amd is decent on some tasks but not so good on others. If you want the most efficient cpu get the intel as the amd cpu just guzzles through electricity enough so that you could run to i5 3470 and no.http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/702?vs=698
comparison option here for you.
This one though shows how ancient the amd fx looks performance per watt wise:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/6396/the-vishera-review-a...
I won't be gaming and the non gaming tests look better on the fx, also I am in university accommodation so it won't cost me extra for more electricity
robbiecee2
November 2, 2012 9:49:27 PM
noob2222 said:
while that is a minor valid point, look at time vs moneyhttp://images.anandtech.com/reviews/cpu/amd/Vishera/power-95wsm.png
Intel drew less power, but took 3 minutes longer to complete the task.
The power difference, total used throughout the task. 101W for Intel, 1101s = 0.30H *101Watts/1000kW= 0.030KHW billed by your electric company, HIGH US power bill of 18c per kwh = 0.54 cents
901s for amd, 0.25h * 185w/1000kw = 0.046 KWH billed, @18c = 0.82c ...
so is 3 minuets of your time worth 0.28c ?
then you shouldn't need the 5450 as that one will handle multiple monitors just fine.
use the hdmi for one, and something like this http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-HDMI-Adapter-Cable-M...
Okay thanks, the second monitor I have has a DVI input anyway :-)
robbiecee2
November 2, 2012 9:53:16 PM
misry said:
Setting aside the CPU for a second. YES you could run the 5670 and the 5450 in the same box each running it's own monitor. The question is why? The 5670 will run two monitors just fine. If you aren't going to Crossfire why introduce an additional point of failure?Yea I think I'll just use the 5670 for 2 displays.
misry said:
As to the CPU, if you have a AM3+ motherboard go for the 8320 and not worry for a year or two. If this is a new build you will regret not going with an Intel build. Just sayin'.Why will I regret it ?
2679983,29,301646 said:
while that is a minor valid point, look at time vs moneyhttp://images.anandtech.com/reviews/cpu/amd/Vishera/power-95wsm.png
Hey!!! I didn't know that there were 95W FX 8320's for sale!! Or are they only OEM ?
witcherx
November 3, 2012 5:10:48 AM
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