PC dilemna

[Freeeeezy]

I'm in a bit of a dilemma... I plan on building my first PC build in the very near future, but I have built two PCs on PC Part Picker, and am not sure which one to pick. What I plan on doing is recording and livestreaming, mostly Minecraft, CS:GO and then maybe some more complex titles.

 

Build #1

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Rbb3XL

 

This build is around $800 (Not including Windows 8.1) and I know that it would be fine to do most of what I want to do (Maybe excluding the more complex titles) and obviously it's cheaper.

 

Build #2

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4Fz4kL

 

This build is around $1000 (Again, not including OS). This PC is obviously much better but would take longer to save up for (And it might be a more difficult first build as I would probably overclock the CPU, which I'm not sure if I should try on my first build)

 

Basically my dilemma is should I wait longer for a much better performing PC? Try not to think about this in any other situations, and make sure to take a look at and compare these two builds (As I'm sure in most situations it's better to wait)

[Guest Kloaked]

Do you already have a Windows license or something? Using Linux maybe?

[cheeze_tartz]

ehhh, go with build #2. It's only $200 more.

[Freeeeezy]

Do you already have a Windows license or something? Using Linux maybe?

Nope, I have a macbook air right now... yeah... One of the worst decisions I've ever made.

[Smurfinater]

I would go with 2,

 

However if this is your first gaming PC and your moving from console to choice one, You would still need someone to help you re-attach your jaw after it dropps when you see the improvement =P. choice 1 you get into the PC experience faster, and the beauty of building your pc is future upgrades. Go with Choice 1,  and join us in the master race faster :D

[Guest Kloaked]

Nope, I have a macbook air right now... yeah... One of the worst decisions I've ever made.

 

So you'd need a Windows license.

 

This is a build I have for a friend: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Kloaked/saved/#view=Xk9p99

[Searinex]

ehhh, go with build #2. It's only $200 more.

YA build #2 is much better in the long run for only +$200

[cheeze_tartz]

oh yeah, you should get the Sapphire R9 290X, it costs the same as the XFX R9 290 (no X)

[Freeeeezy]

I would go with 2,

 

However if this is your first gaming PC and your moving from console to choice one, You would still need someone to help you re-attach your jaw after it dropps when you see the improvement =P. choice 1 you get into the PC experience faster, and the beauty of building your pc is future upgrades. Go with Choice 1,  and join us in the master race faster :D

Lol haha, I've been playing some PC games on my Macbook air (Just Minecraft, CS:GO, and League) and I'm definitely excited to join lol. I've always been a console gamer but I've always known that PC can perform much better. 

[Freeeeezy]

So you'd need a Windows license.

 

This is a build I have for a friend: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Kloaked/saved/#view=Xk9p99

How would I do that? Wouldn't I get one by buying it? 

[Guest Kloaked]

How would I do that? Wouldn't I get one by buying it? 

 

Yes. It's in that build I linked. The license is just the key.

[Freeeeezy]

oh yeah, you should get the Sapphire R9 290X, it costs the same as the XFX R9 290 (no X)

Thanks for the suggestion

and BTW your build is REALLY nice.

[Freeeeezy]

Yes. It's in that build I linked. The license is just the key.

Then yeah I got it. I put Windows 8.1 64 bit on my list but a lot of builds don't include the OS, so thats why I mentioned the prices w/o OS

[Clear17Mud]

The second on with a lower wattage PSU. Unless that one is cheaperthen the 500 watt one.

[Freeeeezy]

The second on with a lower wattage PSU. Unless that one is cheaperthen the 500 watt one.

But the PC Part Picker recommended wattage is 511 watts, and I plan on overclocking, so just to be save I chose 750 watts. (The wattage has changed to 511 because I took the suggestion of an R9 290X instead of a 290, which needs 50 more watts)

[Guest Kloaked]

Then yeah I got it. I put Windows 8.1 64 bit on my list but a lot of builds don't include the OS, so thats why I mentioned the prices w/o OS

 

Cool.

 

So the memory you're using in the second build that you chose as the best answer on the thread is overpriced. I already linked you a build I had for a friend. You get way more for your money.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($235.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($75.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($53.74 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($329.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Fractal Design Define Mini MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1026.65

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-18 00:29 EDT-0400

[Freeeeezy]

 

Cool.

 

So the memory you're using in the second build that you chose as the best answer on the thread is overpriced. I already linked you a build I had for a friend. You get way more for your money.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($235.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($75.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($53.74 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($329.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Fractal Design Define Mini MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1026.65

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-18 00:29 EDT-0400

 

I'm using 16GB of ram in the second build. That's why it's at a higher price.

[Guest Kloaked]

I'm using 16GB of ram in the second build. That's why it's at a higher price.

 

Oh. It registered in my brain as two four gig sticks for some reason.

 

Do you actually need 16 gigs?

[Freeeeezy]

Oh. It registered in my brain as two four gig sticks for some reason.

 

Do you actually need 16 gigs?

Since I plan on recording, video editing, and streaming, I think 16GB is justified. 8GB is the sweet spot for gaming, but I'm not just gonna be gaming on this thing