Which PC build is better?

[Triadicarp]

I am thinking about building a PC priced around $1000 and I have come up with 2 different builds

• Build #1
• Build #2

I am sort of a noob when it comes to building PCs so I am not quite sure what the best parts are.

If there is an even better part list for around $1000, I would like to know.

 

Thank you.

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2nd. CX power supplies are bad in my opinion.

[blueballs]

is it only for gaming?

[PineappleHolidays]

They are both very close, one doesn't have a DVD reader or writer .

You could swap out the gpu for a R9 390 if you want, but that's just a suggestion.

 

Ideally you would want a 256gb ssd, as a 120gb fills up very fast

[Johannes_Lazor]

The second, With that motherboard you can add another 970 in SLI in the future when one 970 isnt enough for you.

[stconquest]

Squeezed in a G1.

 

$1057:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.98 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 87.0 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.90 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($95.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk X110 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($52.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($349.99 @ Amazon)  <<G1
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1012.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-01 17:48 EDT-0400

[vSyNd1c4t3]

I am thinking about building a PC priced around $1000 and I have come up with 2 different builds

• Build #1
• Build #2

I am sort of a noob when it comes to building PCs so I am not quite sure what the best parts are.

If there is an even better part list for around $1000, I would like to know.

 

Thank you.

 

May I offer you a Build #3?

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Pjx6bv

 

Edit:

 

Mine offers ability to upgrade to SLI, Samsung 850 SSD, Fully Modular PSU capable of handling 970 SLI no problem, and a matching color scheme.

[Leonard]

I am thinking about building a PC priced around $1000 and I have come up with 2 different builds

• Build #1
• Build #2

I am sort of a noob when it comes to building PCs so I am not quite sure what the best parts are.

If there is an even better part list for around $1000, I would like to know.

 

Thank you.

Both have PROs and CONs and i am not saying mine doesn't as i don't know your preferences and what not but how about this

[Triadicarp]

is it only for gaming?

Yes primarily for gaming, I don't plan on doing much else

[stconquest]

Yes primarily for gaming, I don't plan on doing much else

 

Your builds are decent.  They could just use a bit of tweaking.

 

Example:  you have 2 different PSUs selected.  The Corsair CX600 and the EVGA Supernova.  Both these power supplies are on the lower end of the quality spectrum.  The CX600 is made by CWT, and the NEX is made by FSP.  Now these power supplies are perfectly okay, but at the price you are paying, you can get higher quality units. 

 

The first build is lacking SLI compatibility on a $100 ($20 rebate) mobo.  You can achieve the same performance with something like this for $85:   http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z97anniversary

 

Not a big deal, but just little tweaks.... $15 here, $10 there... it adds up.

[stconquest]

$997, SLI ready:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.98 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 87.0 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.90 @ Newegg)  <<Quieter than the CM Hyper 212 EVO
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($95.99 @ SuperBiiz)  <<Best deal for SLI capable mobos right now
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk X110 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($52.99 @ Amazon)  <<fast drive
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($314.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ Newegg)  <<supports a second GTX 970 easily, made by Seasonic
Total: $921.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-01 19:16 EDT-0400

[blueballs]

I'd recommend a 750w for sli / overclocking / some headroom

[stconquest]

I'd recommend a 750w for sli / overclocking / some headroom

 

Not needed with GTX 970s.  You can run a 550W PSU and have plenty of room.

 

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Measured power consumption GTX 970 2-way SLI

1. System in IDLE = 123 Watts
2. System Wattage with GPU in FULL Stress = 439 Watts
3. Difference (GPU load) = 316 Watts
4. Add average IDLE wattage ~10 Watts
5. Subjective obtained GPU power consumption = ~ 326 Watts

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http://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/geforce-gtx-970-sli-review,4.html

[TheeBackground]

Quite frankly, unless you're doing some heavy overclocking or live in a really hot place, aftermarket coolers are completely unnecessary.

 

But yes, 2nd build is the better of the two.