Better CPU or GPU?

[sTig708]

I am currently finding parts to build my new computer, but I am stuck between getting a better CPU or a better GPU.

 

Build 1: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/gky96h    (better GPU)

Build 2: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/PPCqFT  (better CPU)

 

I play CS:GO, TF2, Garrys Mod, World of Tanks, DayZ and sometimes GTA V.

 

Which do you people think I should go for? Also taking recommendations on a Mobo for build 1.

[themaniac]

I am currently finding parts to build my new computer, but I am stuck between getting a better CPU or a better GPU.

 

Build 1: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/gky96h    (better gpu)

Build 2: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/PPCqFT  (better cpu)

 

I play CS:GO, TF2, Garrys Mod, World of Tanks, DayZ and sometimes GTA V.

 

Which do you people think I should go for?

better gpu

[DarkBlade2117]

You would not see as big of a benefit from the 4690k,

Better GPU

[Knaj]

Go with the better GPU

[Keudn]

Better GPU, the slightly faster CPU won't matter hardly at all (unless you decided to overclock the snot out of it), both CPUs will run games just fine

[TheRandomness]

This: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/D7sBVn

[Kinda Bottlenecked]

Better GPU. But I'd change out the PSU to a SuperFlower unit since it is available and change the 390 to a PCS+ model or others. (Avoid Asus and Gigabyte for the 390)

[sTig708]

This: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/D7sBVn

Do I really need 750w?

[sTig708]

Better GPU. But I'd change out the PSU to a SuperFlower unit since it is available and change the 390 to a PCS+ model or others. (Avoid Asus and Gigabyte for the 390)

Any ideas on which 390 to get??

[zinnkio]

CS and DayZ are both quite cpu intensive so the 4690k would be better there but GTA V is demanding on both the cpu and gpu. Can't speak for the others. if you go 4690k you're losing that sweet gpu power. Personally I'd save that bit extra to get both the 390 and the 4690k then you'd be laughing but if you can't stretch it... go for the GPU option.

[TheRandomness]

Do I really need 750w?

I only chose that because said PSU is cheap and high quality. Plus, it allows for future upgrades.

 

Any ideas on which 390 to get??

Sapphire/MSI are the go to brands.

[Kinda Bottlenecked]

Any ideas on which 390 to get??

 

 

 

XFX= Full cover waterblock available. Good clockers usually, and cooling is sufficient for core, but not stellar, and VRM's tend to get hot

Sapphire= No water block available, but has excellent air cooling. Require 8+8 pin connectors versus 8+6. Some would prefer that, in hopes of obtaining higher OC results, but unfortunately OC results so far on the Nitro and Tri-X are only mediocre-good

Gigabyte= No waterblocks. Well built card, decent cooling, but the voltage is hard locked, so expect clock ceiling to be very limited... most likely 1100 or less.

PowerColor= Offers full cover waterblocks, and also has excellent air cooling, but so far there have only been weak-mediocre-ish overclocking results. 1150 or less on the core seems to be the norm, with most landing between 1130-1140, even despite it's excellent cooling.

MSI= No full cover waterblocks available. Stock air cooling is good but not great with regards to the core temps, but seems to be very good for the VRM temps. So far, these seem to have the best overclocking results. Most poeople hitting 1160-1200

Asus= (DCU2) Full cover block available. Not much info on these, but theyappears to use the same cooler as the 290 series, which was a poor performing cooler. I have seen very few purchasing the Asus card. Overclock results seem to be average so far, but have very little data to make a general claim.

Asus= (Strix) Unsure on waterblocks with these... stock cooling is good. Very little OC information, but from what I have seen, they are average. Probably in line with Sapphire when it comes to binning.

 

http://www.overclock.net/t/1561704/official-amd-r9-390-390x-owners-club

 

Just avoid asus and gigabyte for the 390 series. 

[completeoverkillbuilder]

Hi guys i was recommended this site as i am planning on doing my first build ever i have a little bit of experience with computers and i am unsure of what parts to buy.i am willing to spend 3000 on the computer and 1000 on the monitor

[zinnkio]

Hi guys i was recommended this site as i am planning on doing my first build ever i have a little bit of experience with computers and i am unsure of what parts to buy.i am willing to spend 3000 on the computer and 1000 on the monitor

 Probs start your own thread bud. Are you talking $ or £ or what?

[completeoverkillbuilder]

Im talking dollars australian