AMD or Intel, pulling the trigger

[mud beaver]

I am about to order my parts but I am having trouble choosing between AMD or Intel.

I have always owned Intel based systems, never AMD, the system will be used mainly for gaming, the Arma2 mod DayZ inparticular.
please help me choose.......

AMD build parts list

CPU
Amazon.com: AMD Athlon X4 AD750KWOHJBOX 100W 3.4Ghz Processor: Computers & Accessories

MOBO
http://www.amazon.com/Biostar-USA-Motherboard-Hi-Fi-A85S3/dp/B00ABCVO2K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403988989&sr=8-1&keywords=BIOSTAR+Hi-Fi+A85S3+FM2+AMD+A85X+%28Hudson+D4%29

RAM
http://www.amazon.com/G-SKILL-Ripja...ILL+Ripjaws+Series+8GB+(2+x+4GB)+240-Pin+DDR3

Intel parts list

CPU
Amazon.com: Intel Pentium Processor G3220 3.0 GHz LGA 1150 BX80646G3220: Computers & Accessories

MOBO
Amazon.com: ASUS H81M-E ATX DDR3 1333 LGA 1150 Motherboards: Computers & Accessories

RAM
Amazon.com: Crucial 4GB Single DDR3 1600 MT/s PC3-12800 CL11 Unbuffered UDIMM 240-Pin Desktop Memory Module CT51264BA160B: Computers & Accessories

thank you for any info/advice

 

[PP Mguire]

The Intel setup is cheaper so I don't understand why you have only 4GB of RAM linked with it?

This is a cheaper kit than the G.Skill and gives you 8GB of 1600 while still maintaining your 200 dollar budget. Will perform better in games and has a better upgrade path so you won't need to upgrade your whole platform later.
Amazon.com: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB Kit (4GBx2) DDR3 1600 MT/s (PC3-12800) CL9 @1.5V UDIMM 240-Pin Memory BLS2CP4G3D1609DS1S00: Computers & Accessories

 

[mud beaver]

thanks PP Mguire,

so I should use the RAM you mentioned above with the AMD setup and go with the AMD build ?

 

[PP Mguire]

Yes. The H81 board gives you the option to upgrade to an i5 later, and not to mention is cheaper and within your budget.

 

[-RockMan-]

I am about to order my parts but I am having trouble choosing between AMD or Intel.

I have always owned Intel based systems, never AMD, the system will be used mainly for gaming, the Arma2 mod DayZ inparticular.
please help me choose.......

AMD build parts list

CPU
Amazon.com: AMD Athlon X4 AD750KWOHJBOX 100W 3.4Ghz Processor: Computers & Accessories

MOBO
Amazon.com: Biostar USA Version6.1 FM2 DDR3 1800 AMD A85X (Hudson D4) HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard Hi-Fi A85S3: Computers & Accessories

RAM
Amazon.com: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 1333MHz DIMM PC3-10666 Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL: Computers & Accessories

Intel parts list

CPU
Amazon.com: Intel Pentium Processor G3220 3.0 GHz LGA 1150 BX80646G3220: Computers & Accessories

MOBO
Amazon.com: ASUS H81M-E ATX DDR3 1333 LGA 1150 Motherboards: Computers & Accessories

RAM
Amazon.com: Crucial 4GB Single DDR3 1600 MT/s PC3-12800 CL11 Unbuffered UDIMM 240-Pin Desktop Memory Module CT51264BA160B: Computers & Accessories

thank you for any info/advice

AMD FX-4350 Vishera Quad-Core 4.2GHz Socket AM3+ 125W Desktop Processor FD4350FRHKBOX - Newegg.com

MSI 760GMA-P34(FX) AM3+ AMD 760G SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Newegg.com

Visiontek 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Black Label Desktop Memory Model 900408 - Newegg.com

EVGA 01G-P3-3731-KR GeForce GT 730 1GB 64-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 Low Profile Ready Video Card - Newegg.com

Before you even think about hitting the button to buy a lame FM2 build consider a AMD AM3+ socket builds.

This system would be great medium high end gaming and the amd fx series is good windows desktop work.
Which ever idiot said that amd cpu is not good for gaming bundled with a good gpu doesn't know what they're talking about.

If your price budget is 250.00 by chance this would be perfect.

 

[mud beaver]

so Mguire you say to go with the cheaper intel setup but with the RAM you mentioned

MIke says to go the AMD route but with the parts he mentioned, minus the graphics card though because im gonna get a new card in a few weeks

my budget is about 200 but can stretch to 250 but i have to buy the parts at amazon.com

also will i need a NIC card or do most mobos have a built in ethernet port ?
my old mobo did

now i am even more unsure of what to do lol

 

[PP Mguire]

No point going the AMD route. If you can stretch to the 250 then get the G3258 instead with the above parts I mentioned.
Amazon.com: Intel Pentium Processor G3258 4 BX80646G3258: Computers & Accessories

 

[Dauntae]

Both AMD and Intel on the low to mid range systems are good, But with the intel 1150 socket you can upgrade all the way to the top end CPU without having to upgrade anything else so I'd say go with the Intel so if you decide to upgrade down the road you can just put a new CPU and call it a day without worrying about a new MB, All MB's except server and specialty MB's come with a good Ethernet and good sound cards built in already.

Dauntae

 

[PP Mguire]

The G3258 can be overclocked to i5 gaming speeds easy on air. That's why I'm keen on recommending it over an i3 or the like.

 

[mud beaver]

ok thanks guys,
so the setup will be

CPU
Amazon.com: Intel Pentium Processor G3258 4 BX80646G3258: Electronics

MOBO
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-H81M-E-D...d=1404004251&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=asus+h81

RAM
Amazon.com: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB Kit (4GBx2) DDR3 1600 MT/s (PC3-12800) CL9 @1.5V UDIMM 240-Pin Memory BLS2CP4G3D1609DS1S00: Computers & Accessories

and then in a few weeks
this GPU
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-...+PCI+Express+2.0+Low+Profile+Ready+Video+Card

tell me what you guys think