Which PC is better for Gaming/Editing?

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xxthetoastygamerxx

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I have created to different parts lists. One being an AMD the other an Intel. With the computer i plan on playing games, editing videos, recording gameplay, and 3-d animation. please tell me which parts list would be better or if you can suggest a way to better the list. All help is appreciated.
Games I plan to play:
Minecraft
GTA
Batman
BF3
COD BO2
AMD:
Total: $998
CPUAMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core$193.98
CPU CoolerCooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing$19.97
MotherboardGigabyte GA-970A-UD3 ATX AM3+$89.99
MemoryCorsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600$131.53
StorageSamsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" SSD$94.99
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPMCombo or $64.99
Video CardGigabyte Radeon HD 7870 2GB$228.98
Power SupplyCorsair 750W ATX12V / EPS12V$79.99
Optical DriveSamsung SN-208DB/BEBE DVD/CD WriterCombo or $26.97
CustomApevia X-Cruiser3 Metal Mid-Tower Case w/ Side Window - Green$79.95
Intel:
Total: $1130.88
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($139.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Sandisk 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDC-207DBK Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($37.98 @ Outlet PC)
 
xxthetoastygamerxx said:
I have created to different parts lists. One being an AMD the other an Intel. With the computer i plan on playing games, editing videos, recording gameplay, and 3-d animation. please tell me which parts list would be better or if you can suggest a way to better the list. All help is appreciated.
Games I plan to play:
Minecraft
GTA
Batman
BF3
COD BO2
AMD:
Total: $998
CPUAMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core$193.98
CPU CoolerCooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing$19.97
MotherboardGigabyte GA-970A-UD3 ATX AM3+$89.99
MemoryCorsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600$131.53
StorageSamsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" SSD$94.99
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPMCombo or $64.99
Video CardGigabyte Radeon HD 7870 2GB$228.98
Power SupplyCorsair 750W ATX12V / EPS12V$79.99
Optical DriveSamsung SN-208DB/BEBE DVD/CD WriterCombo or $26.97
CustomApevia X-Cruiser3 Metal Mid-Tower Case w/ Side Window - Green$79.95
Intel:
Total: $1130.88
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($139.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Sandisk 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDC-207DBK Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($37.98 @ Outlet PC)
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Intel Chips usually destroy AMD when you compare core to core, and for editing you need as many cores as you can get especially since you will be doing 3-d rendering, that being said the chip you selected for intel is core I5 which has 4 cores and no hyperthreading, this being as such the AMD chip would probably be a better choice just taking those builds however i would suggest building this

Core I7 4770(Either 4770k or just 4770 if no overclocking is planned)
For the RAM you should get 2 sticks of 8GB RAM each, since i think that motherboard only supports Dual Channel Memory so you will be loosing some speed if you go with 4 sticks
GPU i would recommend GTX 770 or GTX 760 (Unless there is a reason for choosing AMD cards over the new generation Nvidia GPU's)
Power Supply the 650 Watt is fine
and the rest of the parts the same
 
I think he has a budget. I would suggest the Intel build even though I like AMD processor and WD HDD, but everything else is better in the Intel build.
 
Ukraine Arsenal said:
Intel Chips usually destroy AMD when you compare core to core, and for editing you need as many cores as you can get especially since you will be doing 3-d rendering, that being said the chip you selected for intel is core I5 which has 4 cores and no hyperthreading, this being as such the AMD chip would probably be a better choice just taking those builds however i would suggest building this

Core I7 4770(Either 4770k or just 4770 if no overclocking is planned)
For the RAM you should get 2 sticks of 8GB RAM each, since i think that motherboard only supports Dual Channel Memory so you will be loosing some speed if you go with 4 sticks
GPU i would recommend GTX 770 or GTX 760 (Unless there is a reason for choosing AMD cards over the new generation Nvidia GPU's)
Power Supply the 650 Watt is fine
and the rest of the parts the same
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^^^^

This times 100! A Hyperthreading i7 is a must for editing and 3d rendering.
I would say stick with the 7970... It's a little more powerful than the 760 and not worth the price jump to the 770 (unless you just want the newest product. I would wait a little until AMD has a game bundle with it. They always have great game bundles.

I noticed you had a case for the AMD build and not the Intel build, if you don't have a case otherwise you might want to add one to the Intel build.


If you were to go with the AMD build. switch out the 7870 for the 7970.
For the HDD don't get a WD blue. get either a WD black or the Toshiba from the intel build .
 
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