Which build should I choose?

chiefpiggy

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Nov 11, 2013
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Hey guys I just wanted to show my two gaming builds that are each around $1200 plus or minus $100. I just wanted to know which one to choose for best performance. I want to be able to run battlefield 4 and other next-gen games at reasonable frame rates. Any suggestions would also be welcome because this is my first build.
Here are the two builds:

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.97 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: SilenX EFZ-120HA5 86.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: Prolimatech PK-2 Nano Aluminum High-Grade 1.5g Thermal Paste ($4.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk ReadyCache 32GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.94 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290X 4GB Video Card ($565.91 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Plextor PX-891SA-26 DVD/CD Writer ($40.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1283.69

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($312.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: SilenX EFZ-120HA5 86.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: Prolimatech PK-2 Nano Aluminum High-Grade 1.5g Thermal Paste ($4.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk ReadyCache 32GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.94 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Video Card ($406.13 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Plextor PX-891SA-26 DVD/CD Writer ($40.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1226.92

Thanks guys