Bang for buck

[Tops2174]

H97 4460 285 dualx or
Am3+ 970 8320 gtx970

 

[mdocod]

Depends on the conditions of the workload:
Performance goals? (FPS)
Visual quality goals? (resolution?)
Specific games?

---------

The i5 + 285 configuration is better suited to playing 1080P at a fairly consistent 50+FPS with high visual quality settings.

The 8320 + 970 configuration is better suited to playing 1440P at 30+FPS with ultra visual quality settings.

----------

The i5 is the better CPU for performance, regardless of the GPU selected.
The GTX970 is the better GPU for running higher visual quality settings, regardless of the CPU selected.

 

[momo eric]

i would prefer intel build !! instead of r9 285 , better go with r9 280x