You decide

[Electrick]

Which is a better build? ( I know one is statistically better because of the 980 vs 970.)

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DgBWyc

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/z4FxWZ

[thatguyjerry]

What are your needs? not enough information

[VillagersSpawn]

On the second one, the high end motherboard may not be needed. It much better opting for the 980 for the best gaming performance.

[Electrick]

What are your needs? not enough information

I'm just having people judge based on aesthetics

[VillagersSpawn]

What are your needs? not enough information

 

He/she made a thread before on it. The first one was thought up by a guy on that thread.

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/250149-build-advice/?view=findpost&p=3429796

[Electrick]

He/she made a thread before on it. The first one was thought up by a guy on that thread.

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/250149-build-advice/?view=findpost&p=3429796

That's exactly what happened. Is there a problem?

[thatguyjerry]

I'm just having people judge based on aesthetics

I only ask because I dont see much of a need for higher than 1600 ram