Build 1 or Build 2 ???

[RonaldJayQ]

I need help choosing one of two builds that I have made under a budget of 200$ I have every part except the CPU and RAM. The purpose of this build is a medium end gaming pc. Here are the two options.

Build #1

Intel Core i3-3220 Dual-Core Socket LGA1155 3.30GHz

$119.50

ADATA Premier Series 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333MHz

$22.99

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TOTAL = 142.49

TAX 13% = x0.13 18.52

FINAL = 161.01

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Build #2

Intel Pentium G850 Dual-Core Socket LGA1155 2.90GHz

$79.99

Corsair XMS3 Classic 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333MHz

$43.99

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TOTAL = 123.98

TAX 13% = 16.11

FINAL = 140.09

I am leaning more towards the Build #1. Heres the list of the parts i have currently

GPU - Zotac GTX 560Ti OC

MOBO - H61M - P31

PSU - 460W Cooler Master

CASE - BitFenix Shinobi Window White

STORAGE - 500GB Western Digital

[Kilmer02]

I would lean towards build 1 as well, but get 8 GB ram for it and you'll be set.

[UberFefa]

Build one is better.

[Blade of Grass]

I`d say go with one, and get 8GB of RAM.

But also for build two, you can buy 8GB of 1600MHz RAM for under $45 like:

http://ncix.ca/products/?sku=70136&vpn=KHX1600C9D3B1K2%2F8GX&manufacture=Kingston&promoid=1338

http://ncix.ca/products/?sku=59431&vpn=CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B&manufacture=Corsair&promoid=1338

http://ncix.ca/products/?sku=78421&vpn=KHX16C9B1BK2%2F8X&manufacture=Kingston&promoid=1338

http://ncix.ca/products/?sku=54963&vpn=996776&manufacture=Mushkin%20Enhanced&promoid=1360

2x http://ncix.ca/products/?sku=76778&vpn=PV34G160C9&manufacture=Patriot&promoid=1360

[REDNINJA2012]

yeah get build one but also get the corsair xms 8gb from build 2

[Dim]

I'd go for build 1, but invest a few extra dollars in 1600 Mhz RAM.

[nickpokesyou]

Build one for me.

[killerx525]

You have a budget of $200 and getting 8GB of ram with the i3 should be within the budget.

[gamer tom]

Get build 1 and the 8GB 1600mhz memory

[Umeshwarnath]

Build 1 and 8 gigs of slightly faster ram.

[Nirmal]

Leaning towards build one, but I would like you to look at microcenter's prices as their i3 3220 is 20 dollars cheaper which might allow you to get the 8gb ram.

http://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.aspx?N=4294966995&D=core_i3&ekw=i3&rd=1

[stairs2195]

go for build one but with more RAM go for 1333MHz frequency RAM as thats the max your motherboard will support any higher frequency RAM will be down clocked by the motherboard anyway