[MEGATHREAD] Personal Computer - Updated builds thanks to Logical Increments

[Shell]

okay and one more question
1.8 GHz Core i5 3337U or 2.4 GHz Core i3-2370M

edit: actually at this point i should probably just ask which of the two computers are better

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[Blockzillahead]

Well it depends. The 15 inch one has a better integrated GPU and a smaller screen/resolution so it puts less stress on the GPU.
Plus the i5 has turbo boost up to 2.7GHz while the i3 one doesn't.

I'd say the i5 one is better.

[naturemon]

I can't figure out if I should buy a new Intel + motherboard or go with an AMD processor + motherboard.

Intel is superior, however, cost wise it's hard to be able to say "this is worth it" without spending a stuff ton of money.

A good example would be how the processor I planned on getting is literally half the price of an Intel processor that it's still better than.

Is there something I'm missing with all of this or is Intel strictly for people willing to drop $500+ on a processor?

Going Intel as I've found a deal I like.

[Titanium Man]

you found an amd cpu which is better and half the price of an intel one?
bullstuff

[naturemon]

you found an amd cpu which is better and half the price of an intel one?
bullstuff

I thought it was better, I was wrong. However the difference still isn't there for the price.

[Ceist]

you want a cpu, gpu, and motherboard combo for 450?

You asked for a total budget, also the only combo is the GPU/cpu. Right now everything is under $400, but I want to know if I need anything else and if my current plan is dandy.

[Titanium Man]

you're going to have a very bad time running modern games even on low settings with that gpu

[Ceist]

you're going to have a very bad time running modern games even on low settings with that gpu

why?

[Titanium Man]

according to most benchmarks you'll get 30 to 60 fps on lowest settings in most modern games

~40 fps on lowest for bf4
~35 fps on lowest for metro last light
~50 fps on lowest for far cry 3

etc

[Ceist]

according to most benchmarks you'll get 30 to 60 fps on lowest settings in most modern games

~40 fps on lowest for bf4
~35 fps on lowest for metro last light
~50 fps on lowest for far cry 3

etc

well tbh that's p good for an integrated GPU. But I'll look for so ethi g else.

[Tetris]

BUILD REQUEST

ok so i need a desktop with a budget around ~$600 that can run Skyrim-type graphics on high.

would be of MASSIVE help to get ASAP.

[Treynolds416]

BUILD REQUEST

ok so i need a desktop with a budget around ~$600 that can run Skyrim-type graphics on high.

would be of MASSIVE help to get ASAP.

I think this would work really nicely for your needs
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116946
Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130695
GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162130
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438012
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428
HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153

Including rebates and shipping, the total is ~$608

[Nal]

why not this card?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121686
I don't think he'll need a 2gb version
Nvm your cards better

[Titanium Man]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822236625

get the newest gen wd black instead, its way faster

[Nal]

is an SSD worth it?
I'm thinking of getting a 128gb samsung one