future build, need help with graphics/cpu

[JasonBrown]

I currently have an i5 laptop with integrated graphics which I bought a year ago. I've realized now that I made a mistake with the graphics especially.

Now, I plan on building a desktop by Christmas. This is what I've come up with, http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1gGwP. I didn't actually look into the motherboard, but I'm not concerned about it at the moment.

What I need help on is whether I should stick with the fx 8350, for the performance, and the 650 ti boost 2gb, or if I should get an A10 and crossfire graphics. I've never built a computer, so I'm not sure.

 

[Abheejit Bhonsale]

What are you planning to do with your PC? Gaming?

 

[JasonBrown]

Wanted to add, I want to be able to play games such as GTA V, The Crew, Saints Row IV, and other games coming out in the next year. I don't care much about playing on all maxxed out settings, or even 1080p. I'll probably keep my resolution close to 1266x762 because that's what I'm used to. I just want to be able to play without lag, and not overpay for parts I won't make use of. I also usually have 10 tabs open on chrome (though not while gaming).

 

[Abheejit Bhonsale]

I built my computer last December and spent around ~650.

My specs:
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi
CPU: i-5 3570k
MoBo: Asrock z77 Extreme4
GPU: EVGA 560ti (FPB)
HDD: 1 tb Western Digital Caviar Black
Ram: G.Skill Ripjaws (2x4gb)
PSU: 750w Ultra LSP750

If you are looking to do gaming I would highly suggest getting a Intel CPU (i5-3570k).
Also the 560ti is very overpriced. I would go for a 660 instead. Much better performance for around the same price.

 

[JasonBrown]

Someone told me amd was better for gaming but as I look it appears I've been lied to. I suppose I won't be using any applications that make use of the 8 cores. I get confused when CPU benchmark puts the amd fx processor as a lot higher in performance, close to the i7 3770k. Then other articles compare it more to an i5, and one does better than the other for different things. My friend wants to build a rig too, and he needs it for auto CAD plus gaming. Someone told him to go AMD.

 

[Abheejit Bhonsale]

If you do a little searching majority of people will say Intel is the way to go. Gaming wise an i5-3570k is a perfect fit for everything. If you want to do autocad/ 3d modeling work though an i-7 would definitely be a step up from an i5. I can't speak on amd for autocad work though I will say the laptop i use at work for Solidworks modeling is an i7.

 

[JasonBrown]

Is it worth it to go with Haswell? i5-4670?

 

[DEADLY9996]

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106-5.html

Yeah i'll be getting something like that, but i'm planning for Rome 2, which is more CPU intensive than most, but that one should last a few years to say the least if your not fussed for max settings

The ones with the K on the end are for overclockers


Though if your on a budget you might want to go for a slower CPU and a more powerful graphics card 😀


AMD used to be top for gaming, he didnt lie, but you get behind in tech pretty quick, intel is now the one gamers go for.

 

[Abheejit Bhonsale]

Is it worth it to go with Haswell? i5-4670?

Honestly not really. The main purpose of Haswell chips was power consumption. The performence difference between Haswell and Ivy Bridge is pretty small. If you can find 3570k version cheaper I would suggest you go for that. Make sure you get the "k" version which is the unlocked version of the processor which will allow you to overclock your CPU. They usually run for about 10 dollars more but future proof your computer quite a bit.