1st Compluter build components help!

[Chris Hurlbut]

I'm building my first desktop, and I was wondering which build is better, and also which build is more powerful for gaming/ running CAD. Also if anything is missing that I may want to consider, and most likely if things aren't compatible with each other!

Case: NZXT source 210 elite black

Intel Build:
CPU:
Intel Core i5-3470 Ivy Bridge 3.2GHz (3.6GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core
Motherboard:
GIGABYTE GA-Z77-D3H LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Graphics:
GIGABYTE GV-N640OC-2GI Rev2.0 GeForce GT 640 2GB 128-bit DDR3 PCI Express 3.0 Video Card
Memory:
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory
Power:
CORSAIR CSM Series CS450M 450W ATX12V v2.4 and EPS 2.92 80 PLUS GOLD
Hard Drive:
Hybrid Drive ST1000DX001 1TB MLC/8GB 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s

AMD Build:
CPU:
AMD FX-8350 Black Edition Vishera 4.0GHz (4.2GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 125W 8-Core
Mother Board:
ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 AM3+ AMD 990X + SB950 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
Graphics:
SAPPHIRE 100368-2GL Radeon R7 250 2GB 128-bit DDR3 PCI Express 3.0 CrossFireX Support Video Card
Memory:
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory
Power:
CORSAIR CSM Series CS450M 450W ATX12V v2.4 and EPS 2.92 80 PLUS GOLD
Hard Drive:
Hybrid Drive ST1000DX001 1TB MLC/8GB 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s

 

[tiny voices]

Neither build is any good for gaming at more than lowest possible settings.

Both have VERY weak GPUs.

 

[Chris Hurlbut]

Neither build is any good for gaming at more than lowest possible settings.

Both have VERY weak GPUs.

Then what would be a better GPU?

 

[Beezy]

Intel is both better in terms of strength (amount it can process in each clock cycle) and efficiency (less power draw over AMD cards). AMD is better value for the money. For all intents and purposes, an AMD FX 8350 will match a higher end i5.

 

[Chris Hurlbut]

MSI N750TI-2GD5/OC GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB 128-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0

would something like this be a better set up for the 80 extra dollars?

 

[tiny voices]

Yes, it will get you medium settings in modern games. DO NOT expect high or ultra at all though.

 

[Chris Hurlbut]

I don't play games that require intense settings, I actually prefer lower settings, and higher framerates

 

[tiny voices]

It will be good for medium settings at best in modern games. It is a good budget option.