Which one should I pick?

Pineapple20 · Jan 22, 2014

Hi! I made two builds however I know nothing about computers. Here are the two:
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2FIMn

I was wondering if the first one is horribly unbalanced so I also made this system:
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/mileycyruslover/saved/3s8Q

I will be playing BF4, AC4, Minecraft and Garry's Mod hopefully at a smooth 60FPS. I will record all of those games as well and render 720p videos. I plan on Overclocking my CPU.

If I got the 780, I would use a 2k Monitor however if I get the other build I will use a 1080p monitor. Any other build suggestions would be great! Thanks.

I already have an OS, Mouse and Keyboard. My budget is £1000

Portuguesetechie · Jan 22, 2014

I would go with the GTX 780 build mate, all the way, btw i would reccomend getting a bit more ram, at least 4gb more if u are on a tight budget or even 16gb if u can, it helps with rendering

Pineapple20 · Jan 22, 2014

Portuguesetechie :

Thanks. What Ram would you recommend? Should I just double the one I've picked or buy a 2x8?

whitecat · Jan 22, 2014

The first , because the mobo is 10% faster (chipset 990) , GTX 780 is about 15% faster than R9 280X .

Portuguesetechie · Jan 22, 2014

Well if u double the one u have u should be set but should u start doing heavier rendering its always good to have room for improvement, get the 2X8gb kit if its not too expensive, if it is just go with doubling the one u have mate

whitecat · Jan 22, 2014

Pineapple20 :

2x4GB =8GB is enough

Onus · Jan 22, 2014

You can likely find an equivalent 120MM tower cooler to replace the Hyper212 EVO, which tends to be a little more expensive, but offer similar (or weaker) performance: http://www.techreaction.net/2011/07/07/review-xigmatek-gaia-sd1283/7/
http://www.techreaction.net/2011/11/27/review-cooler-master-hyper-212-plus/4/
(Ignore the URL; it was the EVO they tested, not the Plus).
Also, get a Seasonic-built PSU, like their own or XFX. The Corsair "CX" line was made by CWT using some inferior Samxon capacitors that don't like heat and will fail early.

Pineapple20 · Jan 22, 2014

I also forgot to mention I'll be live streaming as well.

Also, I'll consider getting 16GB. Thanks for the suggestions

Pineapple20 · Jan 22, 2014

and, would the psu be powerful enough for the computer. and if I was to possibly buy a second gtx 780 - like next year, would it be easy to upgrade it?

I'm planning on gaming on this machine for at least 2 years before it breaks.

whitecat · Jan 22, 2014

Pineapple20 :

850W psu is a good idea
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cmpsu850txv2

Pineapple20 · Jan 22, 2014

whitecat :

Could I get a 600W then upgrade to the 850W later? Also, since I might overclock the 8350 to possibly 4.5GHz, should I get something like a 650 or 700?

Onus · Jan 22, 2014

A good 600W PSU would be sufficient (i.e. not the Corsair CX) for a single card. The TX and HX lines are better if you want Corsair, but I'd go for Seasonic or something they build, like all the XFX and many of the Antecs. The Delta-built Antec units are great too.

whitecat · Jan 22, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-ea650green

Onus · Jan 22, 2014

Excellent choice.

Pineapple20 · Jan 23, 2014

whitecat :

I think this is the UK one http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-ea650platinum

Thanks for your help everyone

whitecat · Jan 23, 2014

Pineapple20 :

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-ea650green

Pineapple20 · Jan 23, 2014

or should I get this? http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/be-quiet-power-supply-bn224

whitecat · Jan 23, 2014

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-TX650V2-Enthusiast-Series-Bronze/dp/B004O0P9TO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1390509616&sr=8-1&keywords=650+tx+corsair

Pineapple20 · Jan 23, 2014

whitecat :

Thanks.

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