Gaming PC

[Bozaq]

Which of these is the better build for gaming? My maximum budget is 950$ U.S. I would like high settings and high FPS, if possible. Thanks in advance!

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XNKQHx

OR

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/V2HjrH

I already have 2x4gb of RAM.

[olback]

First one

[Hunlight]

Which of these is the better build for gaming? My maximum budget is 950$ U.S. I would like high settings and high FPS, if possible. Thanks in advance!

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XNKQHx

OR

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/V2HjrH

I already have 2x4gb of RAM.

I think first one s better ,you getting not oc cpu so u dont need z97 mobo like on second one, and first one have much better gpu

[Bozaq]

I think first one s better ,you getting not oc cpu so u dont need z97 mobo like on second one, and first one have much better gpu

Thanks! @Hunlight

[TheRandomness]

Or, ya know, you could do this

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($49.90 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($82.88 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.87 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card  ($319.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $928.49

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-24 13:32 EDT-0400

[TheRandomness]

Thanks! @Hunlight

Remember to follow you own topics and mark them as solved when they're solved.

[Guest Kloaked]

I don't know how you are about brands, but.. Those builds aren't getting you much for your money.

 

Consider this instead:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($201.98 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($69.98 @ Newegg) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($58.00 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($319.42 @ Amazon) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ NZXT) 

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $847.34

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-24 13:32 EDT-0400

 

If you absolutely have to choose between those builds that you currently have in your post, the first one will get you better performance. I just wouldn't personally recommend it.

[Bozaq]

Or, ya know, you could do this

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($49.90 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($82.88 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.87 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card  ($319.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $928.49

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-24 13:32 EDT-0400

That makes it so I can overclock with the cpu, right?

[TheRandomness]

 

-snips-

 

390 > 970

[TheRandomness]

That makes it so I can overclock with the cpu, right?

Yes, and the cooler should be able to handle it just fine. Although, i'm doubting the motherboard, let me check something.

 

EDIT: The board should be fine for overclocking but don't push it toooo far for 24/7 use

[Hunlight]

 

I don't know how you are about brands, but.. Those builds aren't getting you much for your money.

 

Consider this instead:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($201.98 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($69.98 @ Newegg) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($58.00 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($319.42 @ Amazon) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ NZXT) 

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $847.34

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-24 13:32 EDT-0400

 

If you absolutely have to choose between those builds that you currently have in your post, the first one will get you better performance. I just wouldn't personally recommend it.

 

r9 390 > gtx 970 and first build got even r9 390X

[Guest Kloaked]

390 > 970

 

It's by a very small margin.

[Bozaq]

I don't know how you are about brands, but.. Those builds aren't getting you much for your money.

 

Consider this instead:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($201.98 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($69.98 @ Newegg) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($58.00 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($319.42 @ Amazon) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ NZXT) 

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $847.34

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-24 13:32 EDT-0400

 

If you absolutely have to choose between those builds that you currently have in your post, the first one will get you better performance. I just wouldn't personally recommend it.

I am absolutely not set in stone, nor do I have a preference for brands. This is my first build that I am choosing all the parts myself, so I wanted to make sure that I am getting the most for my money, if you get what I mean. Also, I have been seeing that the R9 380 is a good gpu, and it would last longer. Is the 970 still a viable option? Again, please take my words with a grain of salt as I am still trying to figure all the different things out, haha.

[Guest Kloaked]

r9 390 > gtx 970 and first build got even r9 390X

 

By a very small margin.

 

I even said,

 

 

If you absolutely have to choose between those builds that you currently have in your post, the first one will get you better performance. I just wouldn't personally recommend it.

 

I should have known I was going to get these replies.

[TheRandomness]

It's by a very small margin.

Last time I checked a 390 was more comparable to a 980 then a 970, I may be wrong though

[Guest Kloaked]

Last time I checked a 390 was more comparable to a 980 then a 970, I may be wrong though

 

The 390x is up there with the 980. The 390 dukes it out with the 970, but the 390 wins.

[Guest Kloaked]

I am absolutely not set in stone, nor do I have a preference for brands. This is my first build that I am choosing all the parts myself, so I wanted to make sure that I am getting the most for my money, if you get what I mean. Also, I have been seeing that the R9 380 is a good gpu, and it would last longer. Is the 970 still a viable option? Again, please take my words with a grain of salt as I am still trying to figure all the different things out, haha.

 

The reason I recommended what I did is because I have a personal preference toward EVGA since they have fantastic customer service should you ever have to deal with them.

 

The 970 will always be viable unless the 380 comes down in price more (or until Pascal comes out, which is next year supposedly).

 

This is all just my personal opinion.

[TheRandomness]

The 390x is up there with the 980. The 390 dukes it out with the 970, but the 390 wins.

It would really depend on which is cheaper then

 

EDIT: Some 970s are cheaper, some 390s are cheaper, so I guess it depends on personal preference at that point

[Guest Kloaked]

It would really depend on which is cheaper then

 

They're both pretty much in the same price bracket across the board. So you're picking between brands or a few extra fps.

[Bozaq]

They're both pretty much in the same price bracket across the board. So you're picking between brands or a few extra fps.

Okay, so it kind of looks like this. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MJwfTW

Since you freed up that 100$, would you guys reccomend something else or is this build solid? Also, thanks for helping me out with this!

[Guest Kloaked]

Okay, so it kind of looks like this. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MJwfTW

Since you freed up that 100$, would you guys reccomend something else or is this build solid? Also, thanks for helping me out with this!

 

Looks fine, since you said you already have memory.

[Hunlight]

Okay, so it kind of looks like this. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MJwfTW

Since you freed up that 100$, would you guys reccomend something else or is this build solid? Also, thanks for helping me out with this!

I also building new PC next month and also for that price range like 900 eurs total ,I choosed Skylake with all features like ddr4 rams new mobo ,u could loo kat it too ,just to kno that it still willbe good in like 2 years.

[Bozaq]

I also building new PC next month and also for that price range like 900 eurs total ,I choosed Skylake with all features like ddr4 rams new mobo ,u could loo kat it too ,just to kno that it still willbe good in like 2 years.

Is skylake the brand? I haven't heard of it before. Could you possibly link it please?

[Guest]

Okay, so it kind of looks like this. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MJwfTW

Since you freed up that 100$, would you guys reccomend something else or is this build solid? Also, thanks for helping me out with this!

 

You want a better power supply. The EVGA 600B is ok but nothing special. The Antec unit you had in your opening post is much better.

[Bozaq]

You want a better power supply. The EVGA 600B is ok but nothing special. The Antec unit you had in your opening post is much better.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/T3NHmG

Updated, thanks.