What computer is better?

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CybertronPC Slayer II (TGM2112D) No Screen Desktop PC Intel Core i5 3570k(3.40GHz) 16GB DDR3 1TB HDD Capacity NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti 1GB Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
Custom built-
Case: * Apevia X-Trooper LED Light Mid-Tower Case w/ Side Window (Green LED Light Color)
Laser Engraving: None
Internal USB Extension Module: None
Neon Light Upgrade: 12in Cold Cathode Neon Light (Green Color)
Extra Case Fan Upgrade: Maximum 120MM Case Cooling Fans for your selected case
Noise Reduction Technology: Power Supply Gasket, and more(1)
CPU: AMD FX-6100 3.30 GHz Six-Core AM3+ CPU 6MB L2 Cache & Turbo Core Technology
Freebies: None
Venom Boost Fast And Efficient Factory Overclocking: No Overclocking
Cooling Fan: Asetek 550LC Liquid Cooling System 120MM Radiator & Fan (Advanced Cooling Performance + Extreme Silent at 20dBA) (Dual Enermax Enlobal Silent High Performance 120MM Fans (Push-Pull))
Coolant for Cyberpower Xtreme Hydro Water Cooling Kits: Standard Coolant
Motherboard: [CrossFireX] ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 AMD 970 Chipset CrossFireX Support DDR3 Socket AM3+ ATX w/ 7.1 Audio, GbLAN, 2 Gen2 PCIe X16, 2 PCIe X1 & 2 PCI (Pro OC Certified)
Memory: 8GB (4GBx2) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory (G.SKILL Ripjaws X)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 3GB 16X PCIe 3.0 Video Card (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA)
Freebies: Free Metro: Last Light Coupon
Power Supply Upgrade: 430 Watts - Corsair CX430 V2 80 Plus Certified Power Supply
Hard Drive: 1TB SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 32MB Cache 7200RPM HDD (Single Drive)
Optical Drive: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR)
Sound: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
Network: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network
Keyboard: AZZA Multimedia USB Gaming Keyboard
Mouse: AZZA Optical 1600dpi Gaming Mouse with Weight Adjustable Cartridge
Headset: Cooler Master Storm Sonuz Gaming Headset w/ Flexible Headband & Detachable Microphone
Internal USB Port: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
USB Port: PPA External 4-Port USB 2.0 Silver Star Hub
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit Edition)
I plan on using this computer for Playing games like BF3 on high settings or other big games like skyrim

Answer 1

Well, the first computer has a much more powerful CPU (Core i5 3570K) but that's not the biggest consideration for a gaming build.



In high-end games your fps depend 70% upon your graphics card, and in that department the 2nd computer (custom built with a GeForce GTX 660) completely smokes the first computer with a GeForce GTX 550 Ti.



Now the FX-6100 isn't a very good gaming processor, but the graphics card in computer #2 is strong enough to offset that. The GTX 660 is capable of playing Battlefield 3 on ultra settings smoothly at 1920x1080 resolution. The GTX 550 Ti is just barely enough for high settings.



If possible, you'd want to replace the FX-6100 with an FX-6300 (which is at least respectable) or if your budget allows, build a Core i5-based custom unit.



GPU performance:

http://www.anandtech.com/show/5541/amd-radeon-hd-7750-radeon-hd-7770-ghz-edition-review/17

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/GTX_650_Power_Edition/8.html



CPU performance:

http://www.legionhardware.com/articles_pages/amd_fx_8150fx_8120fx_6100_and_fx_4170,6.html



The FX-6100 doesn't even crack the bottom of this chart:

http://www.anandtech.com/show/6396/the-vishera-review-amd-fx8350-fx8320-fx6300-and-fx4300-tested/5





@Alias yeah, the laptop version plays a huge role. A laptop GTX 670M is only equal to a desktop GTX 550 Ti. There's a huge dropoff with mobile components.

Answer 2

some say they are able to, yet I even have been utilising mac considering the fact that 1988 and function not yet had a scourge. i assume all desktops can get viruses, that is basically maximum unlikely on a mac for various motives. a million. Unix permissions 2. loss of persons writing mac viruses. 3. better Kernel Isolation 4. perplexing propagation: you're able to certainly setting up an contaminated software to get previous the risk-free practices systems already in place. All mac viruses or rumors of mac viruses as much as now have basically gotten into the equipment by the person setting up an contaminated software and allowing it get entry to to the kernel by stepping into your risk-free practices key. (in no way supply a software this sort of get entry to except that is from an certain supplier)

Answer 3

Hmm. Your graphics card may be a little weak for BF3 and Skyrim on high. I have a 670 (notebook version, which may be part of it) and i get an average of 40fps in Skyrim on full graphics 1080p. Havent tried BF3 though.



680 or 690 will probably do 60fps though.

Answer 4

The second one is better.