need advice, possible new pc build.


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so im on a very tight budget but want to either build a amd based budget rig or possibly buy a laptop. 

heres is where im at, which would be the better option?

1:) intel i5 based dell laptop. $579

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell-inspiron-15-6-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-i5-6gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive-silver/9515007.p?id=1219704424581&skuId=9515007 

*I already have 16gb ram to upgrade this. i also have 2 samsung evo ssd drives.

2:) custom amd budget rig. 

case

cpu

psu

hdmi cable for monitor

extra case fan

mobo

cpu fan

ram

gpu

1080p lcd

i get a $20 off credit on amazon, total build minus tax and shipping is under $620. if i choose the dell laptop with tax its about $610. i know intel performs better but im not a gamer at all. the pc will be for the internet, android rom building and themeing. watching videos. the only thing i really liked about the dell was the display and touchscreen. this obviously will be running w10 x64 home.

what would be the better option? 

 

 

Edited by fixxxer2014
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All depends on what you want - the AMD will provide much more core grunt. The Dell has an ULV CPU, so while I am an intel fan, the AMD would run circles around it. ULV processors are designed for low power usage, and running cool. Of course you may want the conveniance of a notebook, so that has to factor in to it.

If you are going to be doing development work, then you want good CPU performance. Always worth comparing CPU specs;

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i5-5200U-vs-AMD-FX-8320

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