Which processor should i get?

[bitingimpression]

Hi, im deciding on building a computer, but dont know if i should get the intel i5 3570 or the AMD Vishera 8320. im not really a gamer, but i mainly use my computer for regular everyday use. I usually have a lot of applications open, im not sure if that has to do with anything, but i have a lot of things open at once. Is there a big speed difference between the 2 processors? Any help would be appreciated!

 

[richi3d10]

The i5 will give you slightly faster performance, but is quite allot more expensive, so in your situation I would get the AMD. However if all you are using your computer for is everday stuff do you really need an 8 core processor, have you considered something like an athlon x4?

 

[bitingimpression]

i kinda want a fast computer that responds right away but, what does it mean to have a 8 core processor?

 

[middleramen]

From those 2 choices, AMD gives the most bang for the buck.

 

[bitingimpression]

is it worth it if i spend an extra 30 dollars to a 8350? whats the difference?

 

[ASHISH65]

Go for i5 as it has strong single threated performance than fx 8320.

 

[bitingimpression]

What about if I'm trying to stay at a 500 dollar build? I also want a 16 gb ram with it. Which of the 2 processors should I pick? Also what 16gb ram should I get?

 

[ASHISH65]

Get corsair vengance 8gb x 2 ram

 

[bitingimpression]

so far i have the
-Lite-On Super AllWrite 24X SATA DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive - Bulk - IHAS124-04 Version C http://www.amazon.com/Lite-On-Super-AllWrite-Layer-Drive/dp/B002YIG9AQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1361698431&sr=8-2&keywords=cd+dvd+drive+internal
-Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Desktop-Memory-CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10/dp/B006EWUO22/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1361706591&sr=1-3&keywords=corsair+vengance+8gb+x+2+ram+desktop
-ASRock B75M-DGS LGA 1155 Intel B75 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157335
-WD Green 2 TB Desktop Hard Drive http://www.amazon.com/WD-Green-Desktop-Hard-Drive/dp/B008YAHW6I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1361698786&sr=8-1&keywords=Western+Digital+Green+2tb
-and either the intel i5 3570 or AMD 8320
-a case
-graphics card
do you have any recomendations to change the build, or what im missing?
so far the total is about 490 still depending on the processor

 

[bitingimpression]

Get corsair vengance 8gb x 2 ram

 

[Keemann]

What about if I'm trying to stay at a 500 dollar build? I also want a 16 gb ram with it. Which of the 2 processors should I pick? Also what 16gb ram should I get?

If your not going to game/render videos and such, 16Gb really is not needed. 8Gb ram is more than enough!

 

[richi3d10]

I have got a gaming PC and have recently built another desktop to use for everythying else to make sure i don't overuse my gaming rig. In my other pc ive got an athlon x4 and 8gb kingston value ram, with a radeon 6450. It runs pretty fast without any lag, is capable of light gaming and cost very little (around £300 including the 2tb HDD). To be honest I think something like that would do you.