What build is better?

ThePlaidJeans · Feb 4, 2016

What build would be better between the 2?
AMD http://pcpartpicker.com/user/ThePlaidJeans/saved/kLjdnQ

or

Nvidia gpu: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/ThePlaidJeans/saved/QMyYcf

Guest · Feb 4, 2016

ThePlaidJeans :

The links are both the same

ThePlaidJeans · Feb 4, 2016

ThePlaidJeans :

The links are both the same

You're right, XD I fixed it

turkey3_scratch · Feb 4, 2016

Neither. For gaming, an I5 is a better option unless you really need the multi-threaded benefits of the 6300, which if just gaming you don't. Power supply is poor quality.

ThePlaidJeans · Feb 4, 2016

turkey3_scratch :

Is the quality of the psu that important, huh didnt think about that, for a budget build what do you reccomend? and i5, got it thank you

turkey3_scratch · Feb 4, 2016

Yep quality of the PSU is the most important thing. It's the heart of your system. You can read about the most important quality points of a PSU here: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2958896/guide-low-quality-power-supply.html

This is good quality:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $55.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-04 21:56 EST-0500

Guest · Feb 4, 2016

turkey3_scratch :

I wouldn't recommend a I5 for this budget, especially since the budget options aren't overclockable. I would suggest to go for a fx-8320(just an underclocked 8350).

ThePlaidJeans · Feb 4, 2016

turkey3_scratch :

I've updated the psu and processor for both, for some reason intel was not available for either when i tried to change processor but this one may be more suitable.

turkey3_scratch · Feb 4, 2016

I disagree, I think he should get an I5 since it has much stronger single core performance even at lower clock rates. But, agree to disagree.

turkey3_scratch · Feb 4, 2016

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($38.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($309.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($43.26 @ Mac Mall)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $744.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-04 22:09 EST-0500

Guest · Feb 4, 2016

Your new PC!

That is what I recommend and for slightly less than the other.

Better features:

Bigger(And Better!)PSU for upgrade ability
An FX-8320 for gread overclocking(I would suggest a closed loop water cooler for great OC, mine runs at 4.8 with a LEPA Aquachanger 240)
A better looking case(with side panel)
A nice black and blue theme!
A stronger overall GPU! (More V-RAM!)

turkey3_scratch · Feb 4, 2016

Thermaltake Smart M are very poor quality PSUs. They are Tier 4.

Guest · Feb 4, 2016

turkey3_scratch :

Your new PC!

That is what I recommend and for slightly less than the other.

Better features:

Bigger(And Better!)PSU for upgrade ability
An FX-8320 for gread overclocking(I would suggest a closed loop water cooler for great OC, mine runs at 4.8 with a LEPA Aquachanger 240)
A better looking case(with side panel)
A nice black and blue theme!
A stronger overall GPU! (More V-RAM!)

EDIT: PSU CHOICE CHANGED

turkey3_scratch · Feb 4, 2016

Supernova NEX are also very poor quality power supplies. I see my build above as a better option since it has an I5-6500, a quality PSU, and a GTX 970 which is on-par with the 390.

Guest · Feb 4, 2016

turkey3_scratch :

I see mine as better because it is more bang for your buck and is cheaper than yours. And the 970 isn't on par with the 390. The 390 comes with 8 GB of v-ram which will help with gaming at higher resolutions.

turkey3_scratch · Feb 4, 2016

Bang for the buck? The PSU is poor quality, so if the hard drives get fried from poor 5V rail ripple, that costs money for a HDD replacement. A 390 can easily be swapped into my build for the same cost as the 970. The I5 is far stronger than the FX CPU, with that comes higher-frequency DDR4 memory.

And if you look at benchmarks, the 970 has similar FPS to a 390, sometime seating it, sometimes vice versa. The VRAM does not help unless it is needed, and as I said, a 390 can be inserted into my build easily.

ThePlaidJeans · Feb 6, 2016

turkey3_scratch :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($38.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($309.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($43.26 @ Mac Mall)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $744.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-04 22:09 EST-0500

This is the one I should get?

turkey3_scratch · Feb 6, 2016

Yep, I think you should

ThePlaidJeans · Feb 9, 2016

turkey3_scratch :

I know this is a few days old, but do you know if this is overclockable in the future

Guest · Feb 9, 2016

ThePlaidJeans :

No, It isnt.

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