Storm-cooled72 :
utgotye :
The Intel will beat it. You're better off with an hyperthreaded i3 unless you plan to massively OC the AMD chip.
You make me laugh. The FPS difference is 1-2 FPS, and the specs on the AMD win over the intel is some aspects, while the intel wins over the AMD in others. Also, the AMD is a MUCH better price, and the entire rig is better in my case. Literally.
-My MoBo is better
-My CPU is a little worse, but much cheaper
-My GPU is TONS better, not to mention upgradeable to TWO OF THEM
-My CASE is WAY better
-My PSU is higher quality and capacity.
-Not to mention I have a CD drive, a better monitor (IPS panel FTW), and a better keyboard.
NEED I SAY MORE?
Here is a great comparison for the CPUs:
http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i5-4460-vs-AMD-FX-6300
No, you probably shouldn't considering what you are saying.
-Your mobo is only better on the basis it's an AMD and you chose an AMD CPU. The 4-5 year old chipset in that mobo is still kicking but in tech terms it's ancient and has no upgrade path.
-Your CPU is A LOT worse considering 99% of the time the single core performance of the Intel is going to win out. On the rare application that is able to make use of more than four cores, the AMD may be a better choice. It's the same reason than dual-core Pentiums and I3s regularly stomp a mudhole in the ass of AMD quads. The make ZERO sense if you don't intend to overclock it. Besides, he said he'd like flexibility to upgrade, FX chips are a dead end.
-This is true, but at the cost of having to go with an AMD CPU and motherboard. And crossfire, oh boy! You and I both know that 1 faster card is better than two slower cards, not to mention the fact that he'd probably have to upgrade the PSU you picked because he won't have enough amps to power both cards at once.
-Cases are a personal touch. All I care about cases is that they hold my parts and provide decent cooling. If he wants to go with a different case, be my guest. BitFenix makes good stuff too.
-Your PSU is multirail and thus idle crap when it comes to amperage, which is the most important thing for PSUs besides specific output. That PSU wouldn't be a good choice for one card, let a lone a planned second one.
Not to mention it...but you did. CD drives are going away and one wasn't specifically requested. If the OP wants one, they are cheap enough. IPS panels have wider viewing angles but poor refresh rates, something that is bad for gaming. I just threw a keyboard on there because he needed one. Keyboards are something else that comes down to personal preference.
By the way, your cpuboss link doesn't link the correct i5 CPU.
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