$700ish gaming pc

Seank200115 · Jun 17, 2015

I'm a first time builder, I want to spend about $700, I'm stuck between 2 builds... More powerful cpu and less powerful GPU or the other way around please help ASAP

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LtndTW

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yWVHD3

I'm mainly gonna be playing skyrim with loads of mods, elder scrolls online and fallout 4 when it comes out

Dropy · Jun 17, 2015

The first one is better for games but an AMD R9 290 is not the best choice. The best choice is the GTX 970( the brands I suggest for nvidia are EVGA, MSI, ASUS, GIGABYTE).
So at a gaming pc the first priority is the GPU and then the CPU

Dropy · Jun 17, 2015

But do not worry if your budget is not enough for a GTX 970 pick the first build as it is, no changes. The difference between the 2 cards is about 5-10, Fps not that many

DeathRabit · Jun 17, 2015

I adjust your build:
Now you can upgrade later to second GPU and mobo support some OC, and you have good PSU.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X OC Video Card ($262.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax ECA3212-BL ATX Mid Tower Case ($30.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $709.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-17 05:10 EDT-0400

Dropy · Jun 17, 2015

DeathRabit :

I strongly disagree with the cpu choice and i5 4590 and an i5 4460 have literally no difference in games, you get the same fps. The only difference is at editing at is even there subtle.

DeathRabit · Jun 17, 2015

Dropy :

DeathRabit :

I strongly disagree with the cpu choice and i5 4590 and an i5 4460 have literally no difference in games, you get the same fps. The only difference is at editing at is even there subtle.

Check price is cheaper.

-HH- · Jun 17, 2015

Wasn't cheaper when I checked mate

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus H97-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X OC Video Card ($242.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H21 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($42.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: XFX TS 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($61.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $729.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-17 05:35 EDT-0400

DeathRabit · Jun 17, 2015

-HH- :

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Micro Center) In store pick-up only

-HH- · Jun 17, 2015

Yeah, in store pick up ONLY.

girdwood · Jun 17, 2015

4460 vs 4590, it really comes down to opinion. There's really no where else u could put $10-$20 USD and get any kind of performance boost in a machine, so for such a small amount why not get the better performer? It benchmarks better, and if nothing else ur not losing anything over such a small investment over a BETTER part.

Unless you are ULTRA penny pinching cheap, in which case the power supply, case, and mobo can all be downgraded for a BIGGER savings, there is no LOGICAL reason to spend the little bit more.

Checked the prices on newegg.com this morning it is literally. $10 USD difference.

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