which Gaming pc for 1250$ should i build? AMD fx 8350 VS. INTEL i5 4670k

[jase jones]

I have two builds Im thinking of getting one has a amd cpu the other is intel

both are the same price and have the same parts except for the mobo and cpu cooler

ill be gaming on a 1080p monitor




which should i choose?

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/bbenji14%40aol.com/saved/4q0c fx8350

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/bbenji14%40aol.com/saved/4py6 i5 4670k

 

[Jim Kirk]

Got to agree iv used both and Intel is by far better and worth the extra

 

[JOOK-D]

For your higher budget, intel is definitely the best option and will provide better performance.

Here's a 3rd option:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3uLW5
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3uLW5/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3uLW5/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 V3 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($243.48 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($84.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY XLR8 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($60.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill BlackHawk ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Cooler Master Silent Pro M2 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: AZIO L70 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Other: mouse and mouse pad ($25.00)
Total: $1205.32
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-19 20:10 EDT-0400)

The Xeon has almost identical performance to an i7 4770, but it can't overclock like the i5 4670k. I chucked in the Z87 Pro3 because it's only barely more expensive than the B/H motherboards.

 

[CTurbo]

Here is my take. Traded the PNY ssd for a GTX780 and threw in a better psu. That's a great deal on the 300R case too.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3uNxS
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3uNxS/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3uNxS/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 V3 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($243.48 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($469.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: AZIO L70 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Other: mouse and mouse pad ($25.00)
Total: $1214.36
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-19 20:58 EDT-0400)

 

[jase jones]

Thanks for the great suggestions, i would love to get a gtx 780 but i would have to buy a 1440p monitor and there not cheap.

i don't know how to select the best solution since this is my first post but Jook-D has the best solution.

 

[CTurbo]

What makes you think you would HAVE to buy a 1440p monitor if you get a GTX780??? This is incorrect.

 

[CTurbo]

I added back that Rosewill case in case you really liked it(it's a personal choice anyway) and added back the GTX770 and added a 240GB ssd. I still recommend the GTX780 though since you CAN afford it.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3uPnp
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3uPnp/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3uPnp/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 V3 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($243.48 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill BlackHawk ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: AZIO L70 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Other: mouse and mouse pad ($25.00)
Total: $1214.35
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-19 21:53 EDT-0400)

 

[jase jones]

i just feel that a 780 for 1080p is overkill and i wouldn't want to buy a temporary monitor just to save up and buy a 400$ 1440p moonitor

 

[CTurbo]

The GTX770 is overkill for 1080p too. The GTX780 will last longer.

 

[jase jones]

hmm this is true

 

[JOOK-D]

Thanks for the great suggestions, i would love to get a gtx 780 but i would have to buy a 1440p monitor and there not cheap.

i don't know how to select the best solution since this is my first post but Jook-D has the best solution.

It's a poll so I don't think you can select a best solution.