Black/Red or White/Black?

[PauseTheCat]

I'm trying to figure out if I want a black and red build or a white and black build. I'm pretty set on the hardware inside, and I know that it might be bad to put aesthetics before performance, but if I don't like how the computer looks I know I won't be happy.

 

I could just use a little bit of input. In the end, I'll still make the decision but I would appreciate some help.

 

Black and Red: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XzvdhM

 

White and Black: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mzgMt6

 

(NZXT Noctis subject to change)

[alexhelvetica]

Don't get a 960.

A R9 280, 285, 380 or 280x is a better choice!

 

That PSU is also bad!

[JebKerman]

I prefer the white one, but in both cases you'll want a better PSU

[The Cool n00B]

White and Black PLS

[shypin]

dont think you need a Z series board if you are getting a Xeon

you probably wont be able to overclock it anyway

 

also you can get a used r9 290/gtx 770 for about $200 and both will outperform the 960

[Juanse]

Personally, I think the Black/red is way more hardcore, Black/white is more formal

[PauseTheCat]

Better PSU noted, currently I'm leaning towards the white. Also, I chose the MSI Krait board because the color scheme is great for the build.