Which build would be best?

[Jefferysash]

I am looking to build a gaming rig, Capable of playing latest games.
I started Two parts lists to give me price estimates (don't want to spend more than £750 but can expand in future weeks), can someone elaborate on which would be best, Pros and Cons. Would be helpful.


Build list 1 - 6600k 3.5Ghz
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/SketchyJeff/saved/hLkFf7

Build list 2 - 6500  3.2Ghz
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/SketchyJeff/saved/9ZLtt6

Thanks, Jeff

[Djole123]

The 6600K, but replace the PSU.

[Moonzy]

2 minutes ago, Jefferysash said:

Build list 1 - 6600k 3.5Ghz
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/SketchyJeff/saved/hLkFf7

pros over the other build:

the cpu will last you longer as it can be boosted `-`

 

comments on build:

Spoiler

1) try getting faster ram, higher mhz, but this is fine, it wont improve gaming performance much right now but when your cpu is underload, faster ram helps

2) get a better psu `-`

3) add an ssd later down the line

 

4 minutes ago, Jefferysash said:

Build list 2 - 6500  3.2Ghz
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/SketchyJeff/saved/9ZLtt6

pros over the other build:

cheaper

 

comments on build:

Spoiler

1) you're getting an overclocking board for a locked chip, you can get a cheaper board

2) get a better psu `-`

3) add an ssd later down the line

 

out of the two, i would pick build number 1, but with the improvements i mentioned

because i can keep my cpu and only upgrade the gpu for a longer time

 

[TheRandomness]

@Moonzy It's quite useful to recommend some PSUs if you're saying for the op to get a better one. 

[Starelementpoke]

9 minutes ago, Jefferysash said:

I am looking to build a gaming rig, Capable of playing latest games.
I started Two parts lists to give me price estimates (don't want to spend more than £750 but can expand in future weeks), can someone elaborate on which would be best, Pros and Cons. Would be helpful.


Build list 1 - 6600k 3.5Ghz
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/SketchyJeff/saved/hLkFf7

Build list 2 - 6500  3.2Ghz
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/SketchyJeff/saved/9ZLtt6

Thanks, Jeff

1st one, but get a better psu and a different 390.

[Matias_Chambers]

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/tKfNJx

 

 

[Moonzy]

2 minutes ago, TheRandomness said:

@Moonzy It's quite useful to recommend some PSUs if you're saying for the op to get a better one. 

 

@Jefferysash

the EVGA G2 550W if you can afford it comfortably, if not then ill recommend other

 

also, welcome to the forums,

remember to quote or mention the person you're replying so they'll get a notification

[Jefferysash]

Cheers for the information all, very much appreciated.

Thanks @Moonzy I am swayed towards the 6600k as it seems more future proof. 

@TheRandomness I will look into a different PSU, Thanks 

@Starelementpoke Different 390? as in Brand? "GPU" isn't my strong point. 

Thanks Guys.

 

[TheRandomness]

1 minute ago, Jefferysash said:

Cheers for the information all, very much appreciated.

Thanks @Moonzy I am swayed towards the 6600k as it seems more future proof. 

@TheRandomness I will look into a different PSU, Thanks 

@Starelementpoke Different 390? as in Brand? "GPU" isn't my strong point. 

Thanks Guys.

 

The Asus and Gigabyte 390s aren't good is what he means. 

[Jefferysash]

@TheRandomness/ All,  what would be best alternative for an Asus or Gigabyte 390 then? I'm a tad Stumped.  

"Theres a few brands i've never heard of."

[Starelementpoke]

17 minutes ago, Jefferysash said:

@TheRandomness/ All,  what would be best alternative for an Asus or Gigabyte 390 then? I'm a tad Stumped.  

"Theres a few brands i've never heard of."

XFX, Powercolor, Sapphire, MSI.

[Jefferysash]

@Starelementpoke Thanks, I'll look into them.