Which System is best?

Felveus · Sep 13, 2014

I am from New Zealand and PC prices here are insane, So I decided to get 2nd Hand, I found these 2 i would like to ask which system you think is better? the 2nd option doesn't have a PSU though so keep that in mind, also for prices please look at the buy now price not the bid price..
Thanks!
1st Build: http://www.trademe.co.nz/computers/desktops/no-monitor/auction-780324784.htm
2nd Build: http://www.trademe.co.nz/computers/desktops/no-monitor/auction-780325838.htm

gizzard1987 · Sep 13, 2014

Both are going to need a hard drive. One only has 120 gb, and the other only has 60.

The first build is a solid build with current parts, but with that small case, you won't be able to get much more put into it. You will have to get a larger case if you ever want to upgrade. The 750 ti is a nice little card that packs a good punch in current titles. The only problem I see with this build is the size. I personally hate small porta-builds. They are hard to keep cool if you tax them, and they are usually hard to upgrade due to lack of space.

The second build needs a PSU, but it's also a first gen i7. They're great processors that people loved to overclock hard. That being said, how much more life would that thing still have if it's been overclocked since release. The plus side to this build, (not sure how bad pricing is) but you could easily get a new motherboard and processor and use everything else, along with the new power supply.

If it were me, I'd go with the second build, run it for what it's worth and eventually buy an fx-#### processor and motherboard. Everything in this build would carry over, including the noctua cooler (most likely).

Either way, you're looking at buying a secondary drive for space anyway. I don't see anyone making it very long on a 60 gb or 120 gb hard drive with current titles taking up 30 gb of space along with windows taking upwards of that.

Outlander_04 · Sep 13, 2014

The intel system is about 5 years + old . No core components are upgradeable . The processor is weaker

The AMD build will have a motherboard that is too cheap , and it has a weaker graphics card . But at least its reasonably current

Have you visited pricespy.co.nz?

Outlander_04 · Sep 13, 2014

gizzard1987 :

Both are going to need a hard drive. One only has 120 gb, and the other only has 60.

The first build is a solid build with current parts, but with that small case, you won't be able to get much more put into it. You will have to get a larger case if you ever want to upgrade. The 750 ti is a nice little card that packs a good punch in current titles. The only problem I see with this build is the size. I personally hate small porta-builds. They are hard to keep cool if you tax them, and they are usually hard to upgrade due to lack of space.

The second build needs a PSU, but it's also a first gen i7. They're great processors that people loved to overclock hard. That being said, how much more life would that thing still have if it's been overclocked since release. The plus side to this build, (not sure how bad pricing is) but you could easily get a new motherboard and processor and use everything else, along with the new power supply.

If it were me, I'd go with the second build, run it for what it's worth and eventually buy an fx-#### processor and motherboard. Everything in this build would carry over, including the noctua cooler (most likely).

Either way, you're looking at buying a secondary drive for space anyway. I don't see anyone making it very long on a 60 gb or 120 gb hard drive with current titles taking up 30 gb of space along with windows taking upwards of that.

Even the RAM from that intel build could not be re-used . The case could . The psu maybe but since its 5 years old you have to wonder how long it would last .

Outlander_04 · Sep 13, 2014

Felveus what is you budget ?
$NZ

Its about $880 NZ
for the hardware for a competent FX 6300 based gaming PC
Windows 8 adds another $140 or so on top of that

gizzard1987 · Sep 14, 2014

Why couldn't you use the ram?

Personally I don't like used stuff, especially PCs, but it is a viable path.

Felveus · Sep 14, 2014

Yeah I already new that I would get an HDD sorry forgot to include that, My budget is $850 - $880

I know that with the second I have to make a few upgrades with the CPU and PSU etc, But it was eye catching cause of the price, so you think its better to get a new PC?

Felveus · Sep 14, 2014

Outlander_04 :

Oh it is? Thats surprising, how much is the second one for new? I didnt know about PriceSpy Im knew with PCs :3

gizzard1987 · Sep 14, 2014

Personally I would buy the second one, get a new motherboard and fx 4300 or 6300 and a hard drive. That RAM should carry over. It's ddr3 and the speeds won't matter much with a graphics card. The 760 is a solid card and I'm sure you won't get one of those for your range.

EDIT: But keep what it's got in it for the time being. These parts should be fine for a good while. Use them until you've got enough saved up then upgrade.

Outlander_04 · Sep 14, 2014

gizzard1987 :

It will be triple channel and 1.8 volts . Triple channel means you'd have to leave a third of it out , or just run in single channel .

1.8 volts means your processor will burn out its memory controller in a few months at most

Outlander_04 · Sep 14, 2014

AMD FX-Series FX-6300 3.5GHz Socket AM3+ Box
CPU
$145.82

Asus M5A97 R2.0
Motherboard
$142.11

G.Skill Ares DDR3 PC12800/1600MHz CL9 2x4GB
DDR3 memory module
$119.90

Antec One (Black)
Chassis
$69.25

Lite-On iHAS324
Optical drive
$29.69

FSP Group Raider 550W
Power supply unit
$79.27

Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 OC HDMI DP 2xDVI 2GB
Graphics card (PCI Express)
$239.99

WD Blue WD5000AAKX 16MB 500GB
Internal hard drive
$56.35

$882.38

Felveus · Sep 14, 2014

Outlander_04 :

thats amazing but I remember that another reason that i picked second hand was because OS charges me 250 from mighty ape

gizzard1987 · Sep 14, 2014

ewwwwwww 250 for windows is OUCH. >.< That is a sweet rig though.

Outlander_04 · Sep 14, 2014

Win 8.1 $132.90
http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=2245388

Felveus · Sep 14, 2014

Outlander_04 :

WTF okay i promise you mighty ape charged me $250 when i asked them to build me a custom rig...

Felveus · Sep 14, 2014

Well Thanks! Im going with the custom build! Thanks again!

Felveus · Sep 14, 2014

XD nvm they charged me 250 cause they randomly thought i want Windows 8.1 Proffesional and they charged 30 extra for custom build :3

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