CPUs and GPUs - Trying to save money.

[SammySam]

So - Building a new PC - Wondering where and if I can save money with these components.

Example -

I've recently found out that no AMD cpu can compare with an i5 when it comes to gaming.
However, AMD cards usually offer better value for money.

So my question. is it possible to save money on an AMD cpu/motherboard, then use that money on a better video card than I could afford if I went if I went with intel, and therefore, have a system that could compete with an i5 set up -

I'm not overly tech savy, so if I haven't made sense, or you need more info, let me know.

Bare in mind, this is with Gaming in mind.

Would bottle necking occur with such a set up?

Thanks

 

[HillBillyAsian]

I dunno where you found out gaming wise that a amd cpu can't compare to a intel i5 cpu. If anything its only ~5fps difference in the most demanding games (unless you emulate). for gaming its always better to get a decent cpu, good enough motherboard and the best gpu you can afford.

 

[dashboy1998]

Usually a budget AMD build will do better than a budget Intel build, but it really depends on your budget.

 

[RaDiKaL_]

A better GPU will always grant a better performance, so you either could go with an AMD CPU, or get an i3 CPU, an i3 will deliver practically the same performance a FX-8350 would save a few games, with the advantage that you'll have a better upgrade path all the way to the i7 4790k whereas with AMD FX-8350 is practically the top.

 

[Benab3]

A general rule of thumb is to spend a lot more on graphics card than cpu.
Depending on the budget I would get a decent nvidia card and cpu or if your budget can stretch an i5 and gpu.
If you tell me a budget I could come up with something.

 

[i7Baby]

Budget?

 

[Benab3]

sorry I wrote that second sentence badly it is meant to say:
Depending on the budget I would get a decent nvidia card and an amd cpu or if your budget can stretch an i5 and nvidia gpu

 

[SammySam]

Ah yes Budget sorry -

Thanks for all the info so far.

I was initially looking at a i5 4690 with a AsRock Performance Motherboard - I currently own a GTX 660 - This is the reason for the question - chosing that particular cpu and motherboard combo, doesn't really allow me to stretch my budget beyond the 660. So was wondering if I could be sneaky going with a more cost effective AMD - cpu/motherboard combo and be able to upgrade the GPU -

My budget is around 700 - 800 pounds

 

[i7Baby]

You could get eg -

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£162.18 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£89.99 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£69.64 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£51.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£53.94 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card (£187.15 @ Scan.co.uk)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Orange ATX Mid Tower Case (£57.50 @ Aria PC)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£47.99 @ Aria PC)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer (£13.15 @ Amazon UK)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) (£72.35 @ Aria PC)
Total: £805.88

 

[SammySam]

You could get eg -

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£162.18 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£89.99 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£69.64 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£51.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£53.94 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card (£187.15 @ Scan.co.uk)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Orange ATX Mid Tower Case (£57.50 @ Aria PC)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£47.99 @ Aria PC)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer (£13.15 @ Amazon UK)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) (£72.35 @ Aria PC)
Total: £805.88

Windows 8? Pfft 😛

Thanks for this - I had done something similar and was simple wondering if I could save a pretty penny without sacrificing performance going with AMD CPU and Motherboard combo...

Anyone have any opinions on the fx-9370 against an i5 4690?

 

[i7Baby]

The fx 9370 need water cooling. They get overly hot real easy. And you need a much bigger than normal power supply to run them.

Most games only run on 4 cores. The i5's cores are much faster - http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i5-4690-vs-AMD-FX-9370

 

[spentshells]

IDK man, i'd say i5 4570 and a z87 motherboard as they are quite a bit cheaper than a z97, finding one that supports SLI should be easy enough, get another 660 when you have more money, great performance @ 1080P for the price. 660's are getting really cheap.

 

[i7Baby]

The ASRock Z87 Extreme 4 is $150 at Newegg
The ASRock Z97 Extreme 4 is $124 at Newegg

The i5 4570 is $200 at Newegg (when in stock)
The i5 4690 is $225 at Newegg

 

[spentshells]

Oh wow. NVRMND then.

 

[i7Baby]

GTX660s are $200 at Newegg
GTX960s are $200 at Newegg

 

[spentshells]

..... 660's are 139 new... this I know @ newegg.com or 129.99 for the zotac

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=-1&IsNodeId=1&Description=gtx%20660&bop=And&Order=PRICE&PageSize=30

4460 is 179
and a z87 supporting sli is $89
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130737

So I guess like I said.... non devils canyon and a z87 board with an additional 660 is cheap and works amazingly.

i7 your killing me bud

 

[SammySam]

T_T - You've both fried my brain lol

What's this Devil's Canyon nonsense XD??

Pretty sure I'm just gonna go with an i5 4690 with AsRock H97 Fatality Killer and GTX 960 -

Unless there is something more cost effective while maintaining performance???

 

[i7Baby]

Devil's Canyon is Intel's name for the CPU line that came out a Haswell refresh eg i5 4690 and 4690k and i7 4790k. They are the latest and the best.