Stuck Between Two Builds

[samE1231]

Hello all,

 

I am stuck between these two builds.

 

They are identical except for the chipset, which means different mobos and cpus.

 

The main thing holding me back from the haswell build is the mobo.

 

Any comments/suggestions are appreciated as I plan on purchasing before the weekend ends.

 

Thanks a lot,

 

Sam.

 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/sam62996/saved/1Mmp

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/sam62996/saved/1Mep

 

[ExDreamer]

1st build is better

 

i5-3350p is not overclock cpu.So it would be waste of money to choose z77.I think you better off with H77 mobo.

[target39]

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/sam62996/saved/1Mmp

Go with this one. You can OC it, and it is a generation ahead. There are some cheap Z87 boards out there around $100-$150. Also, you don't have RAM and only half the storage on the second build.

[samE1231]

The ram on the build missing it comes free with the motherboard.

 

Thanks for the replies!

[Godlygamer23]

First build is incomplete. First one is better nonetheless.

[target39]

By the way, the CPU/Motherboard bundle actually costs $269.98, not $259.98.

[ExDreamer]

First build is incomplete. First one is better nonetheless.

I think 1st build is complete.Look at custom section.It is 4560k with msi z87 mobo combo

[Dog Knight]

Umm  hope you dont get mad but i made this build i tried to stay in the 600-700 mark

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/16SPr

[target39]

First build is incomplete. First one is better nonetheless.

How so? All you need is an OS, keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Most system builds don't post those because they are peripherals. People are expected to have those already. Also, if you use Ubuntu, it's free and you don't need an optical drive.

[target39]

Umm  hope you dont get mad but i made this build i tried to stay in the 600-700 mark

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/16SPr

Why the XFX over the ASUS model? The ASUS model has a better, quieter cooler that has 2 quiet fans over 1 loud one. Also, it's cheaper and XFX is really bad with their RMAs and customer support. 

[samE1231]

Umm  hope you dont get mad but i made this build i tried to stay in the 600-700 mark

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/16SPr

 

Thanks, but I am set on one of the two builds that I have posted.

 

Thanks again for the responses.  

[Dog Knight]

Why the XFX over the ASUS model? The ASUS model has a better, quieter cooler that has 2 quiet fans over 1 loud one. Also, it's cheaper and XFX is really bad with their RMAs and customer support. 

 

xfx has a better warranty than asus if you overclock the asus it voids the waranty

 

i was an idiot once and overclocked a xfx 7850 to much and it overheated and it got screwed up 

 

with xfx its ok to overclock they will replace your card and also the warranty its for life 

[target39]

How about this? Aftermarket liquid cooling to allow great overclocks, a more reliable power supply, and faster, CL9 8GB single module DDR3-1866 RAM.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/16SZ4

[Godlygamer23]

The first build is complete. I didn't see the motherboard.

[target39]

xfx has a better warranty than asus if you overclock the asus it voids the waranty

 

i was an idiot once and overclocked a xfx 7850 to much and it overheated and it got screwed up 

 

with xfx its ok to overclock they will replace your card and also the warranty its for life 

You can reset the graphics card BIOS and they have no way of knowing you OC'd it in the first place. Linus even said this in a video. Also, these cards are designed for overclocking and they even encourage you to overclock it. Why do you think they always advertise how good their VRMs are and how they come bundled with OC software like GPU Tweak? Also, if you overclock, you do it at your own risk anyway and you should know what you are doing. Many people have had terrible experience with XFX, and even if you don't, the ASUS card will still give you greater performance because of its superior DirectCU II cooler.

[Dog Knight]

You can reset the graphics card BIOS and they have no way of knowing you OC'd it in the first place. Linus even said this in a video. Also, these cards are designed for overclocking and they even encourage you to overclock it. Why do you think they always advertise how good their VRMs are and how they come bundled with OC software like GPU Tweak? Also, if you overclock, you do it at your own risk anyway and you should know what you are doing. Many people have had terrible experience with XFX, and even if you don't, the ASUS card will still give you greater performance because of its superior DirectCU II cooler.

Ok i didnt mean to start a discussion sorry