Pc build

[PCSauce]

• Hi, I need some help with these builds. My budget is 650$ and I'm searching right now for a CPU, a GPU and a MoBo that's located in between these builds for a efficient gaming pc. Which CPU between the AMDs and the Intels should I buy and which GPU and MoBo would be the best combo? Btw I'll game in 1080p
   
  CPU: Intel Core i3-3240 ($115.78 @ SuperBiiz)
  Motherboard: Asus Z77-A ATX LGA1155 ($74.99 @ Newegg)
  Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3-1600 ($67.99 @ Newegg)
  Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5″ 7200RPM ($59.66 @ OutletPC)
  Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R7 260X 1GB ($127.27 @ TigerDirect)
  Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
  Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W ($19.99 @ Microcenter)
  Total:$495.67
   
  Part list permalink: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2QxLY
   
  CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K ($229.29 @ Amazon)
  CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 ($19.99 @ Amazon)
  Motherboard: MSI Z87-G43 ATX LGA1150 ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
  Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3-1600 ($74.99 @ Microcenter)
  Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5″ 7200RPM ($59.66 @ OutletPC)
  Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB ($222.98 @ SuperBiiz)
  Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
  Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W ($29.99 @ Newegg)
  Total: $786.88
   
   And of course I have some questions:
   
  1. GPU: should i go for a 750ti, or maybe a 660ti 
  2. Considering the fact that these builds use an intel gpu, which amd branded cpu would be a better or equal option
  3. I'll maybe try to overclock but not sure yet.
   
   
   
  Thanks for the helps folks!
   

[ThePcMasterRace]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($117.12 @ OutletPC) 

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard  ($84.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory:  Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($84.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card:  Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB Video Card  ($195.99 @ Staples) 

Case:  NZXT Source 220 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply:  Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($32.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $638.02

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-23 19:40 EST-0500)

[WoodenMarker]

1. For some perspective:

650 Ti < 750 Ti < 650 Ti BOOST < 265 < 270, 270x < 760, 660 Ti. 

2. A 6300 or 8320 would allow more of your budget to be used on the graphics card for better gaming performance.

 

What @ThePcMasterRace suggested looks fine.