Advise on Processor and Ram for my needs

[xinyong]

Hi,

i am going to assemble a new desktop for gaming and occasional video/photo editing.

I am wonder if i should get a i5-4670 or i7-4770?

As for RAM, should i stick to 8GB or 16GB?

thanks in advance

 

[djdestiny]

i5 4670.

Occasional photo editing and gaming 8GB will do if you are on tight budget

 

[xinyong]

can i get a recommendation for a 1.2-1.5k budget desktop please. Main usage will be for gaming and some occasional photo and video editing.

do not need SSD, OS, and accessories. TIA

 

[tony_ong]

can i get a recommendation for a 1.2-1.5k budget desktop please. Main usage will be for gaming and some occasional photo and video editing.

do not need SSD and OS. TIA

how occasional is ur occasional?

 

[xinyong]

how occasional is ur occasional?

maybe once every 3 months?

 

[MoneyFace =p]

can i get a recommendation for a 1.2-1.5k budget desktop please. Main usage will be for gaming and some occasional photo and video editing.

do not need SSD, OS, and accessories. TIA

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4590 + ASRock Fatal1ty B85 Killer @ $363
RAM: G.Skill RipJaws-X DDR3-1866 CL10 8GB Dual Channel Kit [Red] @ $115
GPU: Gigabyte R9-290 4GB WindForce OC @ $619
HDD: Western Digital Red 3TB @ $164
ODD: Samsung 24X CD/DVD Writer [OEM] @ $21
PSU: Super Flower Golden Green HX 500W [80 Plus Gold] @ $88
CASE: Corsair Carbide SPEC-02 @ $84

Total: $1454

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