Why AMD?

[Number_25]

Hey guys,

I've decided to save up for the next month or so and upgrade my current Q8300 system to something more... new.

I've used Intel since the release of the P4 and I fancy a change.

Why would I chose the AMD FX-8350 over the Intel Core-i5 3570k?

Thanks.

 

[Number_25]

Justify?

For a starters you don't need to spend anything on a 3'rd party cooler unless your running more than a mild overclock, and even then a £30 cooler will get you 4.6 to 4.8Ghz.

Your text comes across a little as tho AMD owners are idiots

The performance gap between the '£240' 3770K and the '£145' FX-8350 is the same as it is from the '£175' 3570K to the FX-8350 in the fore mentioned apps i use, while those apps are far from 'unique'

No Intel CPU is better for the games i play with my overclocked 7870, which is a pretty mainstream enthusiasts GPU (BF3, Crysis 2, Black Ops 2, MWF, Dirt 3 Dirt Showdown ect....) which again are far from unique.

Would i not BE justified in spending less on the same and more performance?

My idea is to upgrade from my current mobo and CPU combination and gradualy improve the system throughout the year.

Would the fact that AMD are going to stick with the AM3+ socket motherboard be beneficial to me as it means I don't have to purchase a new motherboard to keep up with the product line.

 

[Number_25]

Quick question regarding power consumption, as I don't really know a lot about it.

Should I be worried that my current 500w PSU wont have the capabilities to power the 8350?

Is there much of a difference in comparison to the Q8300 in that sense?

 

[Number_25]

I'm using the PC for media encoding, gaming and other general uses.

 

[Number_25]

Just bought one.

I might build it tonight and get back to you tomorrow.

 

[Number_25]

It's all done now.

Pretty easy installation, brother seems happy with it. I'll fiddle around with it tomorrow a bit and decide whether it's what I want.

Thanks for all of your help.

 

[Number_25]

It's on the badge - 1878, the year that Everton FC was born.

 

[Number_25]

If your using it for folding or any other 24/7 full load tasks and you taking costs into account you need to look at running costs too.

This is where the cheap AMD falls down as the saving is lost in increased energy consumption after a years use.

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2012/11/06/amd-fx-8350-review/7

So the 3770K may cost £90 more, but the overclocked FX-8350 using 120 W more power run 24/7 over a year will cost £115 more compared to an overclocked 3770K. (11 pence per kWh used)

Both on stock the FX-8350 will cost £45 more to power.

The i7-2700K at £199.99 also has a £45-50 saving per year. (based on 2600k results)

If you PSU isn't as efficient (85%+) the cost differences could be even higher.

I don't pay for my electric.

 

[Number_25]

To be honest, I just fancy a change. Intel has pretty dominated most of my decisions when it comes to what processors to buy since 2004.

It's the same reason why people buy Lexus' instead of buying BMWs or Audis.