i5-3570 (non-k) or the AMD FX-8320

[maza90210]

I am looking at getting a new PC, I have decided all the components except the CPU. the full specs will be listed below. the 3570 (non-k) is more power efficient (TDP 77w) and is a bit cheaper because I only need a Corsair tx750w psu. so nice on my wallet overall. the fx-8320 seems to offer superior performance from passmark benchmarks, but its TDP is 125w so I need a corsair tx 850w psu, this is also because if I have the 8320, I will later on save for a CPU cooler and OC it a bit (but only when I need to)
here is the PC:
CPU-3570/8320
GPU-AMD Radeon HD 7870 HIS Iceq edition
RAM-4gb 1600mhz (I plan on adding more later)
HDD-500gb (more than enough for me, I currently have a 400gb hdd and that is big enough)
Case-InWin GR-1 gaming case
PSU-3570-Corsair TX750, 8320-TX850w

Please note I don't want an AMD vs Intel flamewar here, I want evidence, I want benchmarks, I want results. not just opinions.

If you want to know the prices. if I get the 3570 it will be £676. and the FX-8320 it will be £680. (i realise the prices don't differ much but there is also the power efficiency)

 

[rolli59]

Why do you need these PSU's? A system with HD7870 will run fine with quality 500watt PSU and you could even have 2 x HD7870 with 650watts.
The question is are you going to overclock? If so get the 8320.

Here is a total system load benchmark http://www.anandtech.com/show/5691/the-retail-radeon-hd-7870-review-his-7870-iceq-turbo-powercolor-pcs-hd7870/4 just manages to break past 300watts.

 

[maza90210]

Why do you need these PSU's? A system with HD7870 will run fine with quality 500watt PSU and you could even have 2 x HD7870 with 650watts.
The question is are you going to overclock? If so get the 8320.

Here is a total system load benchmark http://www.anandtech.com/show/5691/the-retail-radeon-hd-7870-review-his-7870-iceq-turbo-powercolor-pcs-hd7870/4 just manages to break past 300watts.

I want those PSU so if I wish to upgrade in the future, I don't need to buy a new PSU, I plan on making this PC quite future-resistant. and I don't really want to OC, I may OC my GPU but not much.

 

[rolli59]

But a 750watt PSU can easily drive 2 x HD7970 cards in crossfire.

 

[maza90210]

But a 750watt PSU can easily drive 2 x HD7970 cards in crossfire.

I will probably never plan on xfire anyway, just upgrade the current 7870 later on in life

 

[maza90210]

I think I'll go with the 8350, get a Corsair H40 or h60 cpu cooler , and OC , BUT only when I need to, if the 8350 is doing nicely right now, I may buy the cooler in the future and OC later on in life, when I need it

 

[8350rocks]

Don't go less than a Corsair H80...the H40 is less effective than many air systems for less money, and the H60 is not much of an upgrade from a high end air system.

 

[ihog]

What are you going to use the computer for?

 

[maza90210]

What are you going to use the computer for?

Gaming, and maybe apps like photoshop, or Sony Vegas, and some programming, games like Crysis series, AC2 and Brotherhood, Dead Space 2, Planetside 2, Far Cry 3, Tomb Raider, Borderlands 1+2, ME series