Gaming build Vs Gaming build } Budget PC build help

[Soriki]

Which one do you guys think can run all the games on the market if not most. Even badly optimized games like ARK: Survival evolved. At 60 fps or 50 at least, high settings. Both CPU and GPU heavy games. Games that hit your CPU more or your GPU, or perhaps both. I want to be able to run more then 60 fps or. 50 minimum.

Which of these 2 builds do you think Is better?. (Please don't post If you barely know anything about the topic, preferred pros or people with experience on specs and/or building)

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zZKZmG Vs http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9TvZmG

Oh, and about the budget. My max Is probably 900. If I'm lucky.

Although base amount Is 800. But I can defiantly jump to 850 or something like that.

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

Both builds are good except the Power supply. It is low quality (the CX).

Everything looks excellent on the second build and I would only change the motherboard to the non mini atx one.

Another PSU to look at would be a 550w EVGA GS.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($72.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($50.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($70.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($19.81 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($21.59 @ OutletPC)
Total: $856.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-24 18:08 EDT-0400

 

[datguy20]

Why does that one build not even have a graphics card? The Corsair CX series is bad, re: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

Consider this (assuming you don't need an OS) http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xwnX7P Will perform great in new games. If you're willing to spend about $915 you can get a GTX 980 though.

 

[Soriki]

The first one does not have a graphics card cause that person didn't pick It but yeah. I don't know anything about parts, just a bit about Specs xD

So can I have a bit of explanation why each part Is better then the other and what should I change?. Neither of them I made myself so I don't know

Also I'd rather not use anything like Radeon or others. Just Nvidia

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

If you really want a GTX 960/970 then go ahead. I recommend the Superclocked ACX 2.0 from EVGA or the Windforce 3 from Gigabyte. The reason for the change of parts is better quality and more functionality. While there is nothing wrong with the second builds mobo it is not that great compared to its sister board.

AMD makes good budget cards like the R9 280X and 380 but the real boost is from Nvidias 970/980/980Ti. The Nvidia cards are much better but if you consider a GTX 960 then the AMD cards are better for the price point.

This is the build I would recommend period:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($72.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($50.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($70.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($324.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($19.81 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($21.59 @ OutletPC)
Total: $852.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-24 18:28 EDT-0400

 

[Soriki]

Thanks for replying man. Appreciate It. Helping me a lot with these choices, It's my first time building a PC. And this Is just gift money so Is not like I can get an Income to later buy new parts right away If the build Is not good enough. So I just want a solid really good built. Thanks for It

You mentioned there's a better motherboard option?, can you tell me which one Is It?. I would like to pick that one you are talking about Instead, the "sister" board you mentioned?.

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

The M means a lot next to the H97.

ASRock H97 is going to outperform the H97M with features that you can only get with a full sized motherboard. Generally this includes better power distribution, more ram slots, and more room for graphics card or additional PCIe.

 

[datguy20]

Also I'd rather not use anything like Radeon or others. Just Nvidia

Is there a reason? The AMD offerings are usually better sub-$480 for gaming.

 

[Soriki]

I just prefer Nvdia. Also amazon can be so cheap to the point where you can get 900S for 200 bucks

 

[Soriki]

The M means a lot next to the H97.

ASRock H97 is going to outperform the H97M with features that you can only get with a full sized motherboard. Generally this includes better power distribution, more ram slots, and more room for graphics card or additional PCIe.

So do I keep the one you placed for me In the list you gave or change It?. If the only problem Is 20 extra bucks or something I'll change It

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

The one without the M is best. It is the one I chose.

 

[Soriki]

The one without the M is best. It is the one I chose.

Oh and uh.. I need a cooler.. Can you add It to the list or tell me a name, I'm clueless to which to get x_x

Or maybe I don't need It?, Idk. I assume I would since I practically most never turn off my computer unless It's going slow. Which I do sometimes.

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

They do not need a extra cooler. The Xeon especially but the non k i5s are fine without. If you notice the temps getting hot you can order a 212 EVO.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($25.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $25.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-24 23:53 EDT-0400

In my view it is not needed unless you see the temps getting too hot. Since you will be leaving the PC on I would get one if you have the budget but it will not make a big difference in most cases.

 

[Soriki]

Thanks for the help, I will go on to buy the parts now !