Compare AMD & Intel Build. Opinions! Needed for buying!

[josh21]

AMD Build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/josh21/saved/BhJgXL

Intel Build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/josh21/saved/XVzhP6 I swapped out a few components.

Games to be played on: Arma 2 Complete Collection + Mods, Dayz Standalone, Arma 3, BF 4.

Budget: $1,650 after rebates.

Which would give better frames for the games listed?
Which will last longer over time?
Intel Build - Will the case I chose keep the system cool? If not post a couple recommendations for cases that have good air cooling potential.
Any parts to change? Why? List just that part please.

Any other advice/opinions that you feel I should know please post it.

Thanks in advance!

 

[BossManFromTheHood]

Intel by a long shot.
Question 1 intel
2. Intel
3. It would but u might wanna add some case fans if ocing
4 nothin at all other than some case fans

 

[BossManFromTheHood]

Update:
Win7 is sooo much better than win8 but thats personal preference.
Win7 is 50 bucks cheapa

 

[Z1NONLY]

The only reason I would go with AMD over Intel is that I could put more money into the graphics card. (Or general budget constraints)

I'm not sure about the specific games you mentioned, but the 780 is generally a stronger card than the 280x so I would go with the 780 build.

No direct experience with the case in that build, but it looks like it will allow for plenty of air flow.

 

[josh21]

Thank you so far to both of you for the replys. I like windows 8.1 and most of the games I already own play on it. I swapped out some components including the case. The slim fan is for a office computer I have that needs it and I'm buying one more 140mm for the top.

 

[josh21]

Umm...I don't remember selecting best answer. -_- Could a Moderator possible deselect it or do I have to redo the topic?

 

[Teemi]

If you get more than 5 best answers for some reason you get to select best answers for others. Just get a moderator to fix it.

 

[RazerZ]

I un-selected the solution since the thread is not solved.

 

[RazerZ]

The Intel build would perform better in this case.

If you'd like I can post a more optimized version of the Intel build to bring down the price without sacrificing performance.

 

[josh21]

Thanks RazerZ! Sure, I'm open to changes.

 

[RazerZ]

And BossManFromTheHood selected a solution yet again while the thread remains unresolved...

@bossman please stop doing this.

I'll post my build soon.

 

[RazerZ]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.66 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($329.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Enermax ECA3280A-BR ATX Mid Tower Case ($67.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 850W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: LG 22M35D 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow 2014 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($62.99 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Logitech G500s Laser Gaming Mouse Wired Laser Mouse ($54.95 @ Amazon)
Total: $1410.46
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-28 16:42 EDT-0400

If you don't plan to crossfire the R9 290 or overclock, this build could be cheaper.

 

[josh21]

@ RazerZ
The PSU kinda worries me a bit. Bronze certified sounds like a low efficiency PSU, I do eventually plan to SLI/Crossfire by the end of next year and over clock the cpu. At that point I will be installing a custom liquid loop for the cpu. The Case is okay, i'm a stickler for aesthetics as well as function. What's the difference between the 290 & 290x?

 

[RazerZ]

@ RazerZ
The PSU kinda worries me a bit. Bronze certified sounds like a low efficiency PSU, I do eventually plan to SLI/Crossfire by the end of next year and over clock the cpu. At that point I will be installing a custom liquid loop for the cpu. The Case is okay, i'm a stickler for aesthetics as well as function. What's the difference between the 290 & 290x?

You will be perfectly fine with a bronze efficiency psu. The rating doesn't matter nearly as much as the quality of the psu.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/343495-28-power-supply-efficiency-myths

If you're a stickler for aesthetics, you could get the fully modular EVGA Super NOVA G2 which would allow for cleaner cable management.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20850xr

As far as the case goes you have tons of options... I'd suggest to view some of the top rated builds on pcpartpicker that use a liquid cooled system and see which case they have. Try to find one that you like, because cases are for the most part chosen by personal preference.

The 290x is a slightly better card, but the premium in price is not worth it imo. It has more stream processors and textures compared to the 290, but if you overclock the 290 the difference is only around 6 fps, if that.

 

[josh21]

Cool. Will definitely check out the liquid systems and go from there. Thanks for the information. I knew the brand mattered but I also thought that the efficency rating mattered too.