AMD FX or Intel i5 for Mid-Gaming build?

[ImranKhan1992]

Hi guys. This is my first post in this forum.
I am looking to replace my Computer which I built 3years back with Core2Duo.
This new system gonna operate for next 3-4years. So I need to be conscious about choosing a Processor. And I am in budget.
AMD's cheap 4GHz FX unlocked processors seems promising for budget builds. But I am little hesitant to move towards AMD. I will be gaming a lot in medium settings only. Currently playing BF4, Watch Dogs, Thief, GRID.
I already bought Sapphire DualX R9 270X 2GB and CoolerMaster 750W PSU in August, and Gskill RipjawsX 1600Mhz 2x4GB DDR3 this month. Hoping to run 2x R9 270X Crossfire in future.
Now its the turn to choose CPU and Motherboard.
AMD FX-4300/6300/8320 or Intel i5 3450/4440.

I hope your suggestions could give me an idea for which way to go for better long term PC.

 

[rockie_]

i5 4590 and
Asrock Z97 Extreme3

 

[coolcole01]

Save up a little more and get a i5 4690 or equivalent it is totally worth it

 

[Brillis Wuce]

Intel Core i5, hands down. Intel lasts longer, has better core performance, higher efficiency, less heat. Don't let the high core count and GHz frequency fool you.

http://www.cpu-world.com/Compare/367/AMD_FX-Series_FX-8320_vs_Intel_Core_i5_i5-4570.html

 

[Icaraeus]

I have the same GPU and an Intel i5 and I run every game maxed out, often with AA. I can run Battlefield 4 at 60fps average with ultra settings 2xMSAA. Don't limit yourself to medium settings, your PC is capable of much more if you get an Intel i5.

 

[ImranKhan1992]

i5 4590 and
Asrock Z97 Extreme3

Whats the difference between Z97 or H97 or H85, etc chipsets.

 

[rockie_]

Z97 has SLI/Crossfire support -and allows overclocking . H97 is usually enough - stock clocks(CPU/RAM) and single card . B85 is the same as H87 but not so many USB and ... .

 

[ImranKhan1992]

Z97 has SLI/Crossfire support -and allows overclocking . H97 is usually enough - stock clocks(CPU/RAM) and single card . B85 is the same as H87 but not so many USB and ... .

Is this a good one. http://www.newegg.com/global/in/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132121&cm_re=h97_plus-_-13-132-121-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/global/in/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116898&ignorebbr=1&cm_re=intel_i5-_-19-116-898-_-Product

 

[rockie_]

Of course

also this
http://www.newegg.com/global/in/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157511&cm_re=asrock_h97_pro4-_-13-157-511-_-Product

 

[nikoli707]

for the money in your links for the h97 and the 4690 non k.... you might as well just get a z97 and a 4690k. trust me, in about a year or so, you may want to overclock and any simple decent cpu cooler will allow extremely safe overclocked cpu operations for a long time. and also down the road if you ever choose to sell your computer, having the capability to overclock is much more desireable.

http://www.newegg.com/global/in/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117372&cm_re=4690-_-19-117-372-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/global/in/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128715

though honestly you mentioned midrange as that title, i would not consider this midrange as far as performance.

http://www.newegg.com/global/in/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117302&cm_re=4460-_-19-117-302-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/global/in/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128724

this would save you a bit of money if your on a budget and not interested in overclocking.

i would not recommend running two r9-270x's. by the time you have that as an option, there will be a single card that is priced to a point that 270xs would not be worth the headache of crossfire drivers, microstutter, and the added heat and noise and power consumption.

 

[rockie_]

now i notice the second link i5 4690 is better than i5 4670

e.g.
http://www.newegg.com/global/in/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116991&cm_re=4590-_-19-116-991-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/global/in/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157511&cm_re=asrock_h97_pro4-_-13-157-511-_-Product

 

[ImranKhan1992]

for the money in your links for the h97 and the 4690 non k.... you might as well just get a z97 and a 4690k. trust me, in about a year or so, you may want to overclock and any simple decent cpu cooler will allow extremely safe overclocked cpu operations for a long time. and also down the road if you ever choose to sell your computer, having the capability to overclock is much more desireable.

http://www.newegg.com/global/in/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117372&cm_re=4690-_-19-117-372-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/global/in/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128715

though honestly you mentioned midrange as that title, i would not consider this midrange as far as performance.

http://www.newegg.com/global/in/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117302&cm_re=4460-_-19-117-302-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/global/in/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128724

this would save you a bit of money if your on a budget and not interested in overclocking.

Thank you. I might have to wait another month for my wallet to gain weight.
I mentioned midrange since Tom'sHardware reviewed R9 270X as Midrange Graphics.

 

[Icaraeus]

R9 270X is not midrange, unless high-end means being able to run high resolution, multi-monitors and play games maxed out.