Should I go with my Intel or AMD build

[talb1998]

My max price in $1200 canadian. The reason for the 750W psu is for a future xfire

Here is my Intel build

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.75 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($70.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($269.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.46 @ DirectCanada)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.76 @ DirectCanada)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.76 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.99 @ NCIX)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ NCIX)
Keyboard: Gear Head Windows Media Pro II USB Keyboard Wired Standard Keyboard ($24.06 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Mouse: Gigabyte GM-FORCE M7 THOR Wired Laser Mouse ($26.11 @ DirectCanada)
Speakers: Cyber Acoustics CA-2016WB 3W 2ch Speakers ($6.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $1151.32
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-06 16:53 EDT-0400)

Here is my AMD build

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CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($195.00 @ Canada Computers)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($109.99 @ Canada Computers)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($70.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($269.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.46 @ DirectCanada)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.76 @ DirectCanada)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.76 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.99 @ NCIX)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ NCIX)
Keyboard: Gear Head Windows Media Pro II USB Keyboard Wired Standard Keyboard ($24.06 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Mouse: Gigabyte GM-FORCE M7 THOR Wired Laser Mouse ($26.11 @ DirectCanada)
Speakers: Cyber Acoustics CA-2016WB 3W 2ch Speakers ($6.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $1177.05
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-06 16:55 EDT-0400)

 

[tonyzet]

I like more the second build's potential. If you can, go for the corsair 300R

 

[sizzling]

With the first build why that board if not using a K cpu?

 

[tonyzet]

z87 platorm provides aside from overcloking features, better options for multiple gpu configurations, as well as a slightly better management of the cpu hardware