Help me build a R10000 gaming PC!

[rootworm41]

Hi

I chose Ivy Bridge over Haswell because I read somewhere (I can't remember where) that IvyBridge is the right way to go at the moment. I can't remember why - I am beginning to doubt that decision. I will try find that article I read.

I haven't really considered AMD at all, mainly because I never have before. I was under the impression that Intel were doing better things with their technology. Also not convinced 8 cores will ever even be made use of in a gaming pc? Correct me if I'm wrong though!

If it is purely gaming you can not go wrong with AMD. Gamers have used them for years. As the FX8350 has 8 cores it will perform very well in game streaming and video editing as well. The extra cores will also help future proof your build as many of the updated and new software available are starting to utilise the potential of the cores.

P.S Haswell is better! Especially in South Africa where prices of Ivy and Haswell are similar.