Opinions/error checking on new build.

I have an amd and intel builds in mind for a new build, however I will most likely go the intel route just because it is more future proof. Both are aimed at under 700 dollars. Case will be a tj07 I have, as the comp already in it is dead (after over a decade RIP).

Plan is to get what I need to run right now and then upgrade parts later.

Intel
1 ASRock Z77 Pro3 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
1 CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650 V2 650W ATX12V v2.31/ EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC High Performance Power Supply
1 Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I53570K
1 Mushkin Enhanced Chronos MKNSSDCR120GB 2.5" 120GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
1 G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL
1 Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit
Subtotal: $700.94


Upgrade <1 year graphics, HDD
2+ Memory, CPU


AMD
1 ASRock 970 EXTREME3 AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
1 HIS IceQ H567Q1GD Radeon HD 5670 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card w/ Eyefinity
1 CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650 V2 650W ATX12V v2.31/ EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC High Performance Power Supply
1 AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor HDZ965FBGMBOX
1 Mushkin Enhanced Chronos MKNSSDCR120GB 2.5" 120GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
1 G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL
1 Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit
Subtotal: $650.93

Upgrade <1 Memory (full slots), HDD, graphics
2+ years CPU

The intel is going to be on Z77 chip set which is pretty future proof.

The amd is also pretty future proof as it has AM3+ socket but there will be no 3.0 PCI-e or native 3.0 USB also the fact I have to buy a junk graphics card to stay on budget is a negative as well.

Usage is going to be office (libre), internet, handbrake and media streaming. I will do some gaming once I upgrade the graphics, but I just don't have the time or desire to make it a major concern. It may in the future be doing some server functions as well, maybe rpd into it from work and the like.

So if given a choice what platform would you guys pick and any parts you would swap?
Or better yet is there a blatant error evident in either build?

Do you live by a Microcenter?

Knufire said:

Do you live by a Microcenter?

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If you mean the store, no none in state. Why do you ask?

Looking at their prices, I see why, looks like some of their parts are about 20% cheaper. My sister lives in Cleveland maybe I can con her into getting me parts.

Main thing is the CPU/Motherboard, as you can get a 3570K+Extreme4 for $300, which is a killer deal.