AMD or Intel (New Build)

[Russell Price]

Looking for a little advice from some more experienced people. I use a 24" 1440p monitor and am looking for a new build that can perform the best in:

• Gaming at ultra graphics on new releases.
• Streaming of games.
• Recording of game play.

Hard pressed on if I should go for a AMD or Intel. The two processors I've narrowed it down to are:

AMD - Ryzen 7 1700x 3.8GHz
Intel - i7-7700K 4.2GHz (Kaby Lake)

Would appreciate any advice with some reasons/positives/negetives of either options,

Thanks in advance.

 

[Russell Price]

@muon

You think going for a 1700 and overclocking is the better option?

 

[Russell Price]

@maltrabob @teppic

Thanks a lot for the responses literally not looking into pic related topics since my last build like 5+ years ago appreciate the help!

 

[Russell Price]

@Journey

Looking into all parts for my new build could you suggest some relevant cards for my goals within the price range of £350 assuming the use of a Ryzen 7 please it would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Russell Price]

@jaffveyda

I think that's going to be my plan then go with a decent cooler and overclock it! Thanks for the reply!

 

[Russell Price]

@humbug

Thanks for the graphics card tips, I will definitely have a look into them suggestions!

 

[Russell Price]

Then you'd be looking at a GTX 1070, there's at least half a dozen models between £340-360, personally if you get the R7 1700 over the X version you have more budget towards the graphics solution. Also it includes a decent cooler with the 1700, so another decent saving unless you already have a cooling solution in mind.

I think I could push my budget to include the GTX 1070, as you're not the only person to recommend that! Appreciate the advice on options with the 1700 and 1700x, will definitely look into overclock options now prior to making my choice!