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Build 1 vs Build 2? $500-$600 Budget

Syntrex
By Syntrex
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I want a budget streaming machine. I want to be able to stream at 720p (or if possible 1080p) @ 60fps. I will be doing the gameplay on an Xbox One and using the Elgato HD60. I want dual monitor display to be able to have expanded desktop view. I need it to be able to run OBS, the elgato software, and a cheap video editing program at one time (minimal video editing/rendering being done). I also want to be able to play Old School RunScape occasionally which is a very lightweight game so shouldn't be a problem. So far I have came up with 2 builds. One at $497 and one at $588. I want to know if build #2 is going to be worth while for the extra $70. Any opinions?

Note: I already have the HDD/SSD and PSU taken care of!

Also, I WILL be expanding/upgrading this build in the future. (ie. better GPU, more ram, etc.)

Budget: I'd like to keep around $500. (Yes I know build 2 is a little above $500).

Build #1:

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($183.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($51.98 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card  ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($86.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $497.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-06 23:43 EST-0500
 
 
Build #2:
 

 
Motherboard: MSI B150 PC Mate ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($89.88 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card  ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($41.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $585.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-06 23:44 EST-0500

 

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I like build 1 with motherboard 2.  I think the 6400 turbos to 3.3ghz so it's within spitting distance of the 6600k.  I don't think the additional mhz of a 6600k overclocked will make a huge difference in real life performance.

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dont use a 750 ti...

Why is that? And what other card do you suggest using for that price or less?

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Moved to New Builds and Planning.

"It pays to keep an open mind, but not so open your brain falls out." - Carl Sagan.

"I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you" - Edward I. Koch

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A cheap Xeon with a non overclocking mobo will serve you well for streaming. 

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-SNIP-

Build 1 is good enough but do not make the mistake of getting a 750ti, with $30 more get a gtx 950 which performs better than any other card in that price range.

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The i5-6400 should be enough, especially with saving the money. Consider getting a cooler for Build1 as well though.

And you really should go with a more modern GPU. A GTX950, or if you could push for it a GTX960 will perform much better than a 750ti, not to mention more recent Team Red cards in similar price range. 

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New build as well. This was recommended from a friend. I really like it, opinions?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($55.99 @ Amazon)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($41.99 @ Newegg)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 380 2GB Video Card ($163.98 @ Newegg)

Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $501.94

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-07 20:22 EST-0500

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I'd consider getting the cheaper i5-6400 and putting the money saved towards a better-than-stock cooler, like CoolerMaster Hyper 212 Evo. 

Also, if you're going to be doing multi-tasking, or something RAM heavy, you'd be much better off with 16GB (2 sticks of 8GB). 

 

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