Amd Or Intel? I7 Or 6 Core?

[TheRLD]

So im choosing a cpu for my gaming rig

Im choosing between a amd 6 core or an intel i7

Which is better for gaming/editing?

 

[TheRLD]

Best answer selected by TheRLD.

 

[TheRLD]

Well will you be doing the this all at the same time or at different times? If you are doing it at different times the I5 overclocked will be fine.

what do you mean same time?

 

[TheRLD]

whats ur full budget, and do u do just gaming or some video editing also?

My FUll Budgest is 1500
and yes both

 

[iceclock]

country of origin and maximum currency?

 

[TheRLD]

country of origin and maximum currency?

i live in canada

i want either an intel or amd
for gaming and editing

 

[nekulturny]

Canada tends to run a bit higher than US computer parts, however at your budget, you should not have a problem getting an i7 into the budget and a strong gaming card. I don't think theres a wrong choice between the i5-3570K, i7 or the FX-8350. The i7 is the best performing product, as it should be since it costs quite a bit more than the other two. But for casual video editing, I still say the i7 is an unnecessary expenditure in terms of what your performance needs are described as being. But hell, if you have the money, go for it.

 

[TheRLD]

Canada tends to run a bit higher than US computer parts, however at your budget, you should not have a problem getting an i7 into the budget and a strong gaming card. I don't think theres a wrong choice between the i5-3570K, i7 or the FX-8350. The i7 is the best performing product, as it should be since it costs quite a bit more than the other two. But for casual video editing, I still say the i7 is an unnecessary expenditure in terms of what your performance needs are described as being. But hell, if you have the money, go for it.

somebody that knows what there talking about! YES!

ah okay, but when it comes down to it which is the best bang for your buck when you aint sacrificing speed and graphics
i would do casual editing but not professionally and i would well be doing photography edits. what about the older sandy bridge i7 then? would it be too much of you to help me out with the rest of my build? maybe link me to some helpful videos

 

[iceclock]

whats ur maximum budget.

 

[TheRLD]

whats ur maximum budget.

1700

 

[iceclock]

and do u need monitor+os+key+mousse? and country of origin

 

[TheRLD]

and do u need monitor+os+key+mousse? and country of origin

yes and canadaa

 

[iceclock]

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