Which of these builds? need advice please

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jaydenc

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I'm building my first custom pc and I've set my budget at around $2200, so I'm wanting to know which of these builds you think would be the better option?

First option:
CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($342.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Intel BXRTS2011LC 74.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($85.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z77 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($242.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($169.00 @ Scorptec)
Storage: Corsair Neutron Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($145.00 @ Scorptec)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($139.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($729.00 @ Scorptec)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($129.00 @ Scorptec)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($149.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Total: $2151.00

Second Option
CPU: Intel Core i7-3930K 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($599.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($35.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth X79 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($339.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: GeIL EVO Veloce Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($149.00 @ Scorptec)
Storage: Plextor M5S Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.00 @ Scorptec)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 680 4GB Video Card ($599.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Gunmetal/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($129.00 @ Scorptec)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($149.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($25.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Total: $2192.00

thanks in advance! Hopefully one of these is decent!
 
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ismaeljrp

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Why do you have a dual channel kit for the 2011 socket, and a quad channel for the 1155 socket ?

The first build is better. Also why are you flip flopping on the storage ? On the first build you need 3TB, but in the second you're fine with 1TB ?

Get the Plextor regardless of build. And I'd get a more efficient PSU, gold rated at least. You can also save on the Mobo

Really no need for a 3770k, nor 16gb of RAM for a gaming rig.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.00 @ Scorptec)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($35.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($129.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Plextor M5S Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($199.00 @ Scorptec)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($729.00 @ Scorptec)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Gunmetal/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($129.00 @ Scorptec)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Plus 750W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($145.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Total: $1768.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-25 00:22 EST+1000)
 
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Marcopolo123

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W8 for HASWELL


This build is going to look very good.
PCPartPicker part list /
Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H220 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($178.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($103.17 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($103.17 @ Amazon)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($124.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($659.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case ($110.66 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk III 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1948.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-24 10:33 EDT-0400)
 
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