First Build Help

[tucker556]

Hello, This is my first time building a PC and I am looking to spend around 600 us dollars for my first build. Doing some basic research I came up with this list http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GFW4P6. I posted that build on reddit and someone told me to switch to this build http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hhKtkL. I was wondering which build would be best for me or if you have any other suggestions. For some background I am looking to run games like assassins creed 4 and skyrim at 1080p at around 60 fps at fairly high settings. Any help is appreciated because I still know profoundly little about parts and such.

 

Thank you!

[nokturrduk84]

Second build is far better.

[AlwaysFSX]

Some slight changes.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 750K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A78M-HD+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280 3GB TurboDuo Video Card  ($191.10 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $567.03
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-25 01:39 EDT-0400

[Stefanopolis]

 I remember my first build... HEEBEEJEEBIES. While both setups could work great, in my opinion, it's really up to what components you prefer from who. If you ask around more, especially in the other forums, I'm sure you'll find more info on what components you should get. Personally, I would buy the second(Because I'm an Intel fanboy), but it's really up to you. Also, what GPU are you planning to use?

[tucker556]

 I remember my first build... HEEBEEJEEBIES. While both setups could work great, in my opinion, it's really up to what components you prefer from who. If you ask around more, especially in the other forums, I'm sure you'll find more info on what components you should get. Personally, I would buy the second(Because I'm an Intel fanboy), but it's really up to you. Also, what GPU are you planning to use?

I was planning on using the sapphire radeon r9 280

[nokturrduk84]

Don't get AMD CPU, or you'll encounter bottlneck in games.

[Clyne]

Don't get AMD CPU, or you'll encounter bottlneck in games.

I'm sensing a intel fanboy response