PC build

[Paranoid]

This is what I'm thinking:

either make a more affordable PC:


CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($49.99 @ Micro Center)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($26.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($66.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($54.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Western Digital RE3 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($19.00 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card  ($161.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case  ($22.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Micro Center) 

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($14.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $477.78  (w/ mail in rebates)


or go all out so I don't have to upgrade in a long time:


CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.98 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($26.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.98 @ NCIX US) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($52.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($329.99 @ B&H) 

Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Micro Center) 

Total: $944.89 (w/ mail in rebates)

which build seems better for gaming?​

 

[Gen]

The second build is definitely better for gaming, but if you're looking for something reliable and cheap just go with the first one, you could always upgrade as you go.

 

[coltie2]

I would prefer the second build. Reason being is because I never go cheap on things I buy. But if you wanna save money choose the first option

 

[elite]

Choose the second one. You'll be saving money in the long run.

 

[Brennan]

Although I wouldn't choose most of the parts you picked, I would definitely go with the 2nd build. You'll save a lot in the long run.

 

[Daimi]

The second build can be improved A LOT.

First off you're using a z87 board with a i5 4690k, get a z97 because:

1. Ability to accept 5th gen broadwell CPUs.
2. M.2 SSD support. Get up to 10GB/s bandwidth on a single PCIE m.2 slot.

Second, you'd be better off using the stock cooler vs the hyper 212 (unless you're over clocking).
Thirdly, the PSU is poor quality, and I wouldn't trust it to power a calculator.
Lastly, the R9 290x has been proven to be better than the 970.

Whats your budget?

 

[Paranoid]

The second build can be improved A LOT.

First off you're using a z87 board with a i5 4690k, get a z97 because:

1. Ability to accept 5th gen broadwell CPUs.
2. M.2 SSD support. Get up to 10GB/s bandwidth on a single PCIE m.2 slot.

Second, you'd be better off using the stock cooler vs the hyper 212 (unless you're over clocking).
Thirdly, the PSU is poor quality, and I wouldn't trust it to power a calculator.
Lastly, the R9 290x has been proven to be better than the 970.

Whats your budget?

$800

I really want a nVidia card though bc of advanced phys x (lol ik)

What would be the best intel based build for $800 in your opinion?

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Although I wouldn't choose most of the parts you picked, I would definitely go with the 2nd build. You'll save a lot in the long run.

Whats (in your opinion) the best $800 build?

 

[Daimi]

$800

I really want a nVidia card though bc of advanced phys x (lol ik)

What would be the best intel based build for $800 in your opinion?

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Whats (in your opinion) the best $800 build?

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Sorry for the long wait.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CrhRXL
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CrhRXL/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($88.75 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($54.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($73.59 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($313.95 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $938.24
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-28 01:34 EDT-0400

or $800

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ytqxK8
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ytqxK8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($166.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($88.75 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($54.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($313.95 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $801.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-28 01:34 EDT-0400

Same build only difference is with the top one you get the i5 4690k, and an SSD. But both a great builds nonetheless.

 

[sdk]

Not a bad list OP.

My Current build is all I really need (minus the GPU that's not my real GPU)
CPU: i5-4960k
Ram: Ripjaw 1600 8GB
Mobo: H97 pro 4
PSU: OCZ ModxStream 600w
GPU: 970(plan to upgrade to this from my current 7950)
HD x2 500GB Western Digital Blue
SS x1 60GB (plan to also get a 250)
Case: Corsair 500R (black)