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CPU for a gaming build

If you don't run Eyefinity, i would say get two 7970s or R9-280Xs. Nothing will beat that vale at that performance. Will be in the lower end of your GPU budget as well.
 
Gomaku said:
Ok so my next question is, do I overclock a lower CPU (I5 for example) or spend the extra money on a higher CPU and overclock as required?
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I have already pointed out the benefits and negatives to both mate. At your budget level the I5 is not even worth considering. Get a 4770k and take the safe (but not as much fun) option or rock an AMD, clock the **** out of it and take a risk on next gen console ports coming over to the PC with full 8 core support AND an architecture match.
 
Gomaku said:
Ok so my next question is, do I overclock a lower CPU (I5 for example) or spend the extra money on a higher CPU and overclock as required?
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If you are confident enough to overclock, get a 'K' processor from intel or the 8320 if you want an AMD octo, and you can clock both toy our hearts content. If you get a 'K' processor, pair it with a Z77 motherboard.
 
ALXAndy said:
I have already pointed out the benefits and negatives to both mate. At your budget level the I5 is not even worth considering. Get a 4770k and take the safe (but not as much fun) option or rock an AMD, clock the **** out of it and take a risk on next gen console ports coming over to the PC with full 8 core support AND an architecture match.
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Sorry Bud, Trying to read too many posts, Not taking it all on board right away. I'm with you now though. I'm leaning toward the more fun overclocking option :D
 
Avenged7Fold said:
If you are confident enough to overclock, get a 'K' processor from intel or the 8320 if you want an AMD octo, and you can clock both toy our hearts content. If you get a 'K' processor, pair it with a Z77 motherboard.
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Cheers bud. I'm going to have a look at the prices of both, but I am leaning more toward AMD given the new consoles are fitted out with AMD/ATI tech
 
Gomaku said:
Sorry Bud, Trying to read too many posts, Not taking it all on board right away. I'm with you now though. I'm leaning toward the more fun overclocking option :D
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Just know there is an ever so slight risk that games may not mimic the consoles, leaving the AMD trailing.

However, as I said it's a slight risk. IE - a really, really tiny one, given that the game devs themselves have pretty much said avoid Intel for next gen at the mid-high price point. This article may offer some reassurance.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-future-proofing-your-pc-for-next-gen

Take your time. Personally I would wait for BF4 (which is the next big hitting title coming out soon) and see how it performs on the two different systems. Then you can use that as a loose guide, given loads of Frostbite games are en route :)
 
Just about to pop off for an hour so I may not reply.
But I wanted to thank you all for your input, its given me a lot to think about, regarding what I'm confident doing and where I think the gaming market will take us.
Thanks again :)
(and sorry for the inflammatory initial title, I guess its like starting a PS3 or XBOX argument lol)
 
I suppose having too many posts to read is better than none if you are looking for opinions :D

Even if the next gen games wont be optimized for AMD, it will still be capable as a gaming CPU for some time. Considering the budget, i personally would go for a 4770k build with two toxic 280x's in Xfire.
 
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1 x Intel Core i7-4770K 3.50GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor - Retail £263.99
1 x Gigabyte Z87X-OC Intel Z87 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard £158.99
1 x Intel 520 Series 120GB 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Hard Drive £122.99
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Shame corsair dont do Orange Cables :(
 
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