What would be a better PC to buy

Mr_FijiWiji · Aug 4, 2014

I need help what computer is better, I know both could be better, but this is somewhat of a debate.

First PC: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xVjmmG
or
Second PC: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dkZgFT

P.S. This is primary a gaming/editing computer

TechyInAZ · Aug 4, 2014

The first one, an APU isn't going to cut it for editing.

Mr_FijiWiji · Aug 4, 2014

TechyInAZ :

The APU for the FX 6300?

TechyInAZ · Aug 4, 2014

Mr_FijiWiji :

the FX is going to do a lot better than that APU because the FX is a hexa core cpu compared to a quad core APU.

Calnin · Aug 4, 2014

The first one would do better in video editing.

I revised your build a little bit:

Motherboard will support a better overclock.

PSU is still fine, gold vs bronze is efficiency.

GPU, the r9 270x wouldn't be able to fully utilize the 4gb of vRAM, it's pointless unless you're playing skyrim on with a bunch of high res mods and enbs or something. You could further reduce the price by dropping the card to a MSi r9 270 gaming, which is basically the r9 270x but lower clocked and uses less power.

Optical, i just changed it to something to something cheaper.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($83.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Kingston Fury Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($187.97 @ OutletPC)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($92.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $762.87

Mr_FijiWiji · Aug 4, 2014

TechyInAZ :

Oh okay I see, thanks for giving me the feedback I appreciate it.

TechyInAZ · Aug 4, 2014

Mr_FijiWiji :

TechyInAZ :

Oh okay I see, thanks for giving me the feedback I appreciate it.

Sure, I would also consider calinins advice too.

Mr_FijiWiji · Aug 4, 2014

Calnin :

The first one would do better in video editing.

I revised your build a little bit:

Motherboard will support a better overclock.

PSU is still fine, gold vs bronze is efficiency.

GPU, the r9 270x wouldn't be able to fully utilize the 4gb of vRAM, it's pointless unless you're playing skyrim on with a bunch of high res mods and enbs or something. You could further reduce the price by dropping the card to a MSi r9 270 gaming, which is basically the r9 270x but lower clocked and uses less power.

Optical, i just changed it to something to something cheaper.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($83.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Kingston Fury Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($187.97 @ OutletPC)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($92.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $762.87

Wow great PC you put together there I will take it in to consideration, just one thing. I get more Watts it better to have, but why would 750 be need shouldnt the 650 one I have be fine, maybe even more then fine?

Calnin · Aug 4, 2014

The reason for that is the price. The 750w is cheaper, which lets me mitigate the rest of the build around to keep the price around the same.

Mr_FijiWiji · Aug 4, 2014

Calnin :

Okay, but what would preform better?

Calnin · Aug 4, 2014

They'd perform the same at stock. The change in the motherboard will allow for a better overclock if you're going for that in the future.

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