Intel vs AMD $1000 Developer PC Challenge

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I built two $1,000 budget PCs—Intel and AMD—using Micro Center bundle deals to see which delivers the best bang for your buck.
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Chapters
00:00 — Intel vs AMD $1K Challenge
01:06 — Budget Rules
01:37 — CPU Picks & Bundles
02:41 — Motherboards Compared
04:13 — RAM & XMP vs EXPO
05:22 — GPUs: 16GB vs 12GB
06:17 — Clearance Month Plug
07:21 — SSD Choice
08:59 — Cooler Deal
09:39 — PSU Pick
11:16 — Budget Case w/ Fans
11:52 — OS Costs & Bundle Savings
13:40 — Checkout & Build Service
14:20 — Build Montage
16:30 — BIOS & Drivers Setup
18:40 — CPU & GPU Benchmarks
21:30 — AI/LLM VRAM Test
24:30 — Thermals & Power Draw
26:00 — Value & Upgrade Paths
27:20 — Intel vs AMD Verdict