Quote (LoRFate @ Jan 31 2019 01:55pm)
Thabks for the differing build options guys. My question, what would be the performance differences between the amd and intel CPUs?
Also is that amd CPU available to be overclocked?
Finally, is there restrictions to what CPU, mobo, ram, and GPUs can be paired together?
Intel is typically better for gaming, especially in DX11. That being said, it's also more expensive. If you're curious how much it will affect you, look up benchmarks on the specific games you want to play.
Yes, you can overclock that chip. It has it's auto-overclock features, but if you want to push a higher OC, you will want aftermarket cooling (this would be the case with AMD and Intel).
Only restriction is CPU and mobo combo's (you can't put an Intel CPU in an AMD motherboard, vice versa), but DDR4 ram and graphics cards are all standard, they will work with either system.
Also the rumors that pairing AMD with AMD (CPU and graphics will net better performance because of same brand compatibility is completely false).
Any combo of Intel, Nvidia, and AMD CPU and GPU will be compatible.