PC build (got 2 options)

[killerspin]

Hi guys,

 

I am getting my first really gaming pc. I am looking to play all recent titlesat least at around 50-60 fps, no overclocking.

From where I am from everything is much more expensive than the US, but I am looking at 2 options:

 

First one is a used pc (about a year):

- Mbo: GA-990FXA-UD3

- CPU: AMD FX-8350 X8 4.0 Ghz

- GPU: Nvidia GTX 770 (Asus CUDA version)

- RAM: Hyper x fury 1866mhz (4BG) x2

- HDD: Sandisk SD 128G

- HDD: Seagate Barracuda ST 500 GB

- PS:    ERP 750-SM, 750 W

- Cooler Master HAF XM, RC-922XM-KKN1

- Cooler Master Seidon 240M Waterblock

 

Second one, I would get it NEW:

- Mbo: ASUS M-ATX H81M

- CPU: Intel i7 4790 3.6 Ghz

- GPU: Nvidia GTX 960 (Or something similar - not sure if I have enough money to actually get this one)

- RAM: 1600 mhz (4BG) (No idea what brand)

- HDD: 1 TB 7200 RPM, ST31000340NS

- PS:    Sentey 725-SM, 725 W

- Clio 5830BK (very cheap, no idea how it performs)

 

So, I have many questions:

- First option looks more complete, but do I really need a fancy case and watercooling if I am not going to Over clock it? (I'm def not gonna OC it)

- I know an I7 might be more than I need, if I change it to an Intel i5, can I make better use of that money and make something more with the second option?

 

Which one would you go for?

 

thanks in advance guys!

[dragoon20005]

pick the second build but change to a i5

 

and swap the PSU to a better brand

 

add a SSD

[Comessy]

Second build destroys the first

 

Just change to i5 and better PSU

[Fibeus]

second build with an i5, possibly a cheap kingston ssd, a better psu and do your best to add 4 more gb of ram. stock cooler will be just fine so don't spend extra money on that.

[cheeze_tartz]

second build.. but change the i7 to an i5 and get an R9 280x, it's better than the 960. And get a better PSU.

[killerspin]

Any specific i5 and PSU as a recommendation?

[Fibeus]

get the i5 4460. Under 200 bucks and will perform awesomelly. For a PSU check The Corsair CX500, they are reliable and quality products. I think they are going to make solid choices. For the GPU, don't go for the 960. I feel like the R9 280x is way better. Those should be good to stay within your budget. Consider buying an 120gb Kingston v300 SSD, they are super cheap and they are miles ahead of mechanical hdd's.

[TobiasMB]

second build but change to i5, add SSD and get a better powersupply, what you save on the CPU and anything else you save you can probobly spend on graphics card...

[killerspin]

In terms of CPU, an 8 core AMD against an i5 4460, or even a 4440 is pretty much at the same price here.

 

Could you guys tell me why the first choice for the most is an i5 against these AMDs, or give me some links to articles or videos to learn about the differences?
 

Thank you all for your help!

[killerspin]

Last questions...

 

I made some reasearch on what I can get in my country for my budget with an i5.

I found the following (used):

CPU: i5 4590 3.3 Ghz
Mbo: MSI H87M-G43
RAM: Kingston 4GB x 2, 1600mhz
HDD: WD Caviar Blue 1 TB
PSU: Antec VP630F 630W (tier 3)
Case: Cooler master storm scout 2 advanced (4 fans)
DVD-RW Asus

And have around $300 for the GPU.

My question is, if I wanted to get a GTX 970, will the mother board and PSU be enough to handle it?

Also, if I only get the GTX 960, performance in current game would decrease considerably?
 

[AliveGhost13]

The motherboard will be fine, the VPF is made by Delta and is far from the best of it's range, but is a solid PSU, better than the Corsair CX. The VP is the one not to touch

 

 

get the i5 4460. Under 200 bucks and will perform awesomelly. For a PSU check The Corsair CX500, they are reliable and quality products. I think they are going to make solid choices. For the GPU, don't go for the 960. I feel like the R9 280x is way better. Those should be good to stay within your budget. Consider buying an 120gb Kingston v300 SSD, they are super cheap and they are miles ahead of mechanical hdd's.

 

 

Not really, they are generally overpriced when on rebates and aren't quality products compared to similarly priced/cheaper XFX TS, Antec Basiq (Seasonic), SS-ET/ES 600 and so on