Which build is better?

[djpabz23]

I'm in need of a gaming computer and I found 3 different desktops being sold close to my current home. I was wondering which buid would be better for gaming on highest settings possible on 1080p trying to run at an average of 60 fps

 

 

 

1st build - $1,100.00

GPU: EVGA GTX 980 SC ACX 2.0 4 GB ddr5 with backplate 
Processor: i5 4670k 
Ram: 16 GB cCucial Ballistix 
Motherboard: Z97 G45 
Licuid CPU cooler H80i 
HDD: WD black 1 TB 
Power Supply: Kingwing lazer 850 watts
Case: Graphite series 600t corsair tower 
Fan controller 
Windows 7 
Asus cs drive 

 

 

 

2nd build - 1,025.00

GPU: SLI GTX 970's
Processor: i5 4460
Ram: 16 GB 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H-BK (Black Edition)  
HDD: WD black 1 TB
Power Supply: Corsair 750w 
Case: Sentey GS-6000 Optimus 2 Gaming Case 
Windows 8.1

 

 

3rd build - $1,300.00

Processor: Intel i5-4690K

Drive 1: CRUCIAL 128GB SSD

Drive 2: Western Digital 1TB Black Edition 3.5" HD performance

Graphics Card: EVGA GTX970 FTW 4GB ACX2 PCIE

RAM: Corsair Vengeance 16 GB 8x2 DDR3 CL10

Motherboard: ASUS Z97-PRO (Wi-Fi AC) ATX

Power Source: Corsair 750W CXMOD 80+BRZ ATX P

Keyboard: Logitech Gaming Keyboard

Fan: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO

CD/DVD Drive: LG24X DVD Burner

Case: Corsair Carbide Spec-02 with window

 

Thanks a bunch!

[Aytex]

2nd build has more preformance

 

the 980 and 2x970 are overkill for 1080p 60 fps

 

3rd build seems right for you

Edited June 7, 2015 by Aytex

[aLemonNation]

Are these all prebuilt? If they are, you should invest the time to build one yourself to save money.

[Aytex]

u made me edit my post 3 times

[aLemonNation]

For me, the third build looks the worst. The 1st and 2nd options are worth it for the price with the 980 or sli 970. It's better to have more than less. 

[johnt]

The second option seem pretty good to me.

 

2nd build has more preformance

 

the 980 and 2x970 are overkill for 1080p 60 fps

 

3rd build seems right for you

 

I don't know about this statement. While it's very accurate right now, a 980 or SLI 970 might be a good thing for future gaming. He would likely be able to play all AAA titles at ultra settings well into 2017 at 1080p.

 

Unfortunately, both cards are going to be very useless with DirectX 12.1 no matter what Nvidia says about supporting it.

 

It's never a good time to buy a high end video card 

[djpabz23]

2nd build has more preformance

 

the 980 and 2x970 are overkill for 1080p 60 fps

 

3rd build seems right for you

Do you believe the 3rd build would be futureproof for another 3-5 years?

 

Are these all prebuilt? If they are, you should invest the time to build one yourself to save money.

Yes, they're prebuilt. I feel like I won't have time to build my own with everything going on in my personal life ATM. Also, I feel like I'll mess up somewhere along the building process (yes, even with guides).  :wacko:

For me, the third build looks the worst. The 1st and 2nd options are worth it for the price with the 980 or sli 970. It's better to have more than less. 

If you had to pick between option 1 or 2, which one would it be? Also, isn't the 4460 going to be a bottleneck?

[Aytex]

 

Yes, they're prebuilt. I feel like I won't have time to build my own with everything going on in my personal life ATM. Also, I feel like I'll mess up somewhere along the building process (yes, even with guides).  :wacko:If you had to pick between option 1 or 2, which one would it be? Also, isn't the 4460 going to be a bottleneck?

hahah you should've watched me put together my first pc. i littereely crammed my gpu in the slot cause i was so pissed off about not knowing how to build a pc its pretty damn easy though

[aLemonNation]

I'd probably go into the 2nd option. It's a bit cheaper and it's sli gtx 970, which has more power than a single gtx 980. I'm not sure about the bottleneck although the cpu given isn't that bad.

[djpabz23]

The second option seem pretty good to me.

 

 

I don't know about this statement. While it's very accurate right now, a 980 or SLI 970 might be a good thing for future gaming. He would likely be able to play all AAA titles at ultra settings well into 2017 at 1080p.

 

Unfortunately, both cards are going to be very useless with DirectX 12.1 no matter what Nvidia says about supporting it.

 

It's never a good time to buy a high end video card 

 

I read somewhere that most modern gaming hardware will handle DirectX 12 it's just that some of the features won't be available. We'll just have to see what features are missing and if I feel like I definitely need those features, I'll definitely upgrade my GPU 

hahah you should've watched me put together my first pc. i littereely crammed my gpu in the slot cause i was so pissed off about not knowing how to build a pc its pretty damn easy though

LMFAO  :lol: . I'd probably end up breaking the GPU trying to install it out of frustration.

[djpabz23]

Decided to listen to @aLemonNation and do my very first own build

[aLemonNation]

Decided to listen to @aLemonNation and do my very first own build

Hope all goes well