AMD v Intel build

[sybaris]

I am starting to spec out a new rig.

I've always gone with Intel, however for the price and the 8 cores, the AMD 3850 4.0 looks more appealing than the i7 3770K.

Looking at the anandtec site the AMD does seem to rate a bit better in the areas that apply to me. However I am a sceptic, there is a big price difference. What is the catch? What am I missing?

My PC is used for everything. Gaming, office and business use, internet, movies and media, web design. I am not a FPS hardcore nut though.

I have a basic understanading of over clocking and have clocked a few CPUs but that was more luck than judgement and was from reading a lot of posts here and following what others have done. I would like to clock the 4.0 to maybe 4.5 (on air). What scope is there for clocking the I7 on air?

What should I go for?

Thanks

 

[sybaris]

why and i5 and not an i7 ?

 

[sybaris]

OK so i7 is a better choice than the FX-8350. but how does the i7 compare to an i5? other than about £100 difference?

 

[sybaris]

Will be using a GTX 480 card with it

 

[sybaris]

if I am building a new rig £50 extra is not a big additional expense

 

[sybaris]

I am sold on an i7 however, I am sad to ditch my q9550 as it has been a trusted and faithful CPU. At least it will keep going until I build my new rig.