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YoungCarter765

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Whats up monsters? I need some opinions on the computer that I'm about to purchase and build.

 

In my price range ($1200), I'm stuck between which CPU to get.. I can either get an i5-4670k ($230 but more expensive Moptherboards) and a GTX 770/760. Or I can get an AMD FX-8350 ($199 and cheaper motherboards) and get an R9 280x graphics card. The 8350 is an 8 physical core 125w processor (weaker cores but more cores), the 4670k is a 4 physical core 84w (stronger cores but less cores) so the i5 has better single core performance but doesn't have HyperThreading.

 

I want to play games (obviously lol), start building trucks and tracks and streaming things so I figured the 8 core would be better for multi-core/threaded applications, and I can get the higher end GCard. But it doesnt have very good single core performance and alot of games don't use more than 4 cores at the moment but I read that would change since most computer games are ported from console, and the new consoles have 8 cores in them.. So the i5 would have better performance FOR NOW on most games. I just don't know what to do, and I want it to be as future proof as I can make it. I know they say you can't do that when it comes to computer building but I need to.

 

So let me know what you guys think I should do. I just need some polite opinions and I don't want this to turn into a AMD vs Intel fight. I've read multiple threads on the exact same topic and still can't make a decision. Thanks. If you need more detais on the situation just ask.

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I have a i7 processor and I love it. I don't know too much about AMD processors so I can't really tell you which one is better, but I can tell you I am pleased with my i7 and its performance on the games I play often (BF4, Dead Space 3, Amnesia, Rigs of Rods etc). I also have an Nvidia card. And for being a year outdated, it runs pretty damn well. The 770 will be fine for anything you are trying to run. So for your first option, I can tell you that you will have a good rig that will last you a good while. 

 

As for the second option, I don't know much about AMD hardware so I wouldn't be able to help in the area. But Im sure you could find someone who knows more about that.

Either way with your budget you will be able to build a real good gaming PC.

 

Good Luck!  ^_^

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I'm running the fx 8350 with a radeon 7970, the equivilant to the R9 280, with 16gb ram, and a 990fxa motherboard. $1,100. Runs everything on ultra at 30-40 and high 60+. RoR I average 100-120 on high. 60-70 online with a lot of people. AMD is great for the price at mid range, but if going all out go Intel/Nvidia.

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I have a i7 processor and I love it.

Well trust me, if I could afford the i7-4770k, I'd definitely get it. But it won't allow for that in my budget, especially since I have to get an OS. I'd get the i5-4670k for sure if it had hyperthreading.. But like I said also, the 8350 would allow for a higher end graphics card.

Runs everything on ultra at 30-40 and high 60+

Wouldn't it be better for games that run more than 4 core? Like Battlefield 4. Also, the XboxOne and PS4's are 8 core, so if games are ported from them they would perform better on the 8350.. That's what I read anyways. Idk.

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Well trust me, if I could afford the i7-4770k, I'd definitely get it. But it won't allow for that in my budget, especially since I have to get an OS. I'd get the i5-4670k for sure if it had hyperthreading.. But like I said also, the 8350 would allow for a higher end graphics card.

Runs everything on ultra at 30-40 and high 60+

Wouldn't it be better for games that run more than 4 core? Like Battlefield 4. Also, the XboxOne and PS4's are 8 core, so if games are ported from them they would perform better on the 8350.. That's what I read anyways. Idk.

For games like that I do suggest an 8 core processor, because they do take up a good amount of cores. Like I said my 8 core processor runs them well.

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"Wouldn't it be better for games that run more than 4 core? Like Battlefield 4. Also, the XboxOne and PS4's are 8 core, so if games are ported from them they would perform better on the 8350.. That's what I read anyways. Idk."

Xbox One and PS4 are both running AMD 8 cores, so to my understanding in the next year or two games will be easier to port and better optimized on AMD hardware. I think Intel will always be slightly better, but at mid range AMD is better for the price. The equivalent to the 8350, the i5 4670k, is $50-100 more without a significant increase in performance.

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I think I'm gonna go with the 8350. I'll be able to get a better graphics card and I think it will be better for future games with multi-cored support. This decision has been tearing my brain apart lol. I've decided on one at least 6 times a piece and then I find a new review that switches me to the other one. I just wish I had another $200 so I could get the 780 and an i7-4770k..

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ROR will have better performance with intel. The only game that is better with AMD at the moment is Battlefield. I have an 8350 and a 270x (waiting on 800 series) And i love it. I was going to go with the 280x before litecoin miners shot it up into the $400 dollar range. The only FPS game i'll really be getting into when it comes out is Battlefront 3. And since that will have Mantle support i knew an 8350 would be best for me and my needs. Also please make sure you get a good PSU, what do you plan on getting now as far the PSU goes?

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ROR will have better performance with intel. The only game that is better with AMD at the moment is Battlefield. I have an 8350 and a 270x (waiting on 800 series) And i love it. I was going to go with the 280x before litecoin miners shot it up into the $400 dollar range. The only FPS game i'll really be getting into when it comes out is Battlefront 3. And since that will have Mantle support i knew an 8350 would be best for me and my needs. Also please make sure you get a good PSU, what do you plan on getting now as far the PSU goes?

I got a Corsair CX750M because it was on sale on Amazon for $80 rather than $121 from Newegg. If I went through Newegg I would've had to get a Rosewill HIVE series 700w for $80. But now the CX750M is $79 on Newegg after I've already ordered everything from Amazon. I saved alot going through Amazon. So I was able to get an R9-280x Sapphire Vapor-x instead of the HIS R9-280x IceQ X2 that I was originally going to get, better RAM,a better Mobo and case. So all in all I'm happy I went with Amazon. PLus, I ordered through my Uncle and he has free Prime shipping, so I saved with that also.

 

 

Never buy a Emachines computer.

 

LOL xD That's a given

 

meh, toshiba and acer laptop, i feel so poor.

 

Meh, don't feel too poor.. The only reason I was able to afford this was my tax check lol.

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