Which is the better budget gaming build?

noahdutch · Jun 25, 2013

Hello, I am building my first build, I will be playing games like Skyrim and GW2, my budget is $1050 and I have come up with 2 different builds. I don't know which one is better or if either of them are even any good. Here are the builds:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1aiGE - $1070

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/noahdutch/saved/1MHm - $1020

TheBigTroll · Jun 25, 2013

neither. they both have flaws such as h series chipset with a overclocking chip
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1aiRP

-price match the ram at us.ncix. save yourself the shipping

King Hackintosh · Jun 25, 2013

They are both good but there are some things to change for sure...

Here is the build I'd do for a budget like yours:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1ajab

If you have any question on the build or are wondering why I chose certain components please don't hesitate to ask!

King Hackintosh · Jun 25, 2013

I don't know too much about about monitors but TheBigTroll seems to so maybe get the monitor he's recommending.

noahdutch · Jun 25, 2013

Thanks, but could it be with the Prodigy? I really like the case

King Hackintosh · Jun 25, 2013

The prodigy is a nice case... What are your thoughts on the above build I created?

noahdutch · Jun 26, 2013

It seems good so far, but I don't really know much about the processor or the video card you mentioned. This is my first build, so... :??:

King Hackintosh · Jun 26, 2013

Ok the processor is the i5-4570, which is a 'locked' processor meaning it cannot be overclocked. I am guessing that since this is your first build you most likely arent into that stuff.

The GPU is brand new - it just came out yesterday afternoon! It received good reviews and is an excellent bargain for $250...

Hope that helps you to know what the parts are

TheBigTroll · Jun 26, 2013

i dont see the point of having a itx case that is the size of a matx chassis not to mention you pay more for it.

King Hackintosh · Jun 26, 2013

He likes it because of the looks I think - and I can't disagree - it's a great looking chassis even if it is the size of a mATX...

TheBigTroll · Jun 26, 2013

it looks ok, but there is still the fact that if you put it on your desk, it wobbles quite a bit

King Hackintosh · Jun 26, 2013

Yes it's size is quite inconvenient, the Node 304 is also a good option but I have a feeling the OP really wants that case...

noahdutch · Jun 26, 2013

OK, so how's this: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1aAvN

King Hackintosh · Jun 26, 2013

noahdutch :

Just a few final changes:

I switched the Samsung 840 for a faster-yet-cheaper Sandisk Ultra Plus 128gb ($5 less but with 8gb more capacity)

I noticed that you did not have a storage hard drive so I added in a Seagate Barracuda 1tb ($65)

The CPU cooler that you chose is not any better than the stock one, so I added in a better one ($20 more)

Here is the build (I think this is pretty much final):

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1aAWW

TheBigTroll · Jun 26, 2013

the above build is pretty good already. just some changes id make

-id go with the WD drive as it does have a bit more warranty if that matters to you
i see no reason to use the 4570 when the 4430 is 10 bucks cheaper and 200mhz makes nearly no difference
-id upgrade that psu to a xfx 550w. better unit overall

noahdutch · Jun 26, 2013

Thanks, TheBigTroll and KingHackintosh for all the help

King Hackintosh · Jun 26, 2013

No problem glad I could be of assistance!

noahdutch · Jun 26, 2013

Actually, would this be better? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1aDqp ? Sorry for all the questions! :??:

So now it is either http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1aDqp or http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1aAvN

King Hackintosh · Jun 26, 2013

As far as the processor goes, it is a better CPU, but because the socket has been replaced, I wouldn't recommend it for this reason:

The advantage is in the motherboard. 1150 motherboards have many more features compared to 1155 (and 2011). For example both my 1155 and my 1150 only have 2 USB 3.0s and 2 SATA IIIs, while my 1150 has 6 USB 3s and 6 SATA IIIs giving you much more expand-ability both internally (SATA) and externally (USB). On top of that, the 1150 is the latest socket so if you wanted to upgrade to 5th gen when it comes out, you could do that without a motherboard change.

You also have an h77 board, with an unlocked CPU which is not good (and you will have to pay even more for a z77 - and you are missing an SSD which I really recommend getting - but overall I would stay away from that build all together

King Hackintosh · Jun 26, 2013

Did you mean to put the original build or did you mean this one:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1aAWW

noahdutch · Jun 26, 2013

Yeah, I meant that one, not the original build.

King Hackintosh · Jun 26, 2013

Well as you saw above I think that the 1155 builds is inferior to the newer Haswell build

noahdutch · Jun 26, 2013

OK, final thing before I order the parts: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/noahdutch/saved/1QqI

Is this good?

TheBigTroll · Jun 26, 2013

-id still change the CPU. no point of spending 10 bucks for something that you cant actually see
-id still change the psu for a higher quality unit
-you dont need the molex adaptor or sata cable. the board has all the sata cables and the board provides enough fans to run the chassis for the most part. get a Y fan splitter instead

King Hackintosh · Jun 26, 2013

noahdutch :

No wait get the 1150 rig, NOT the 1155

Which is the better budget gaming build?

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