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Started by Geraint98 | | 4 answers
Which out of the two build are the best?
Computer 1:

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (£164.39 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£25.45 @ Scan.co.uk)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87M Extreme4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£92.00 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£52.30 @ CCL Computers)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£55.99 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card (£209.99 @ Aria PC)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Mini R2 MicroATX Mini Tower Case (£64.98 @ Novatech)
Power Supply: XFX 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£86.22 @ Scan.co.uk)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHDS118-04 DVD/CD Drive (£10.78 @ Scan.co.uk)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) (£82.87 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £844.97
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-16 21:02 BST+0100)






Computer 2:
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (£164.39 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£25.45 @ Scan.co.uk)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£106.48 @ CCL Computers)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£64.99 @ Novatech)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£35.94 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (£247.57 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case (£91.99 @ Novatech)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£81.46 @ Dabs)
Total : £820
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Best solution chosen by ErVivek

a c 106 à CPUs
April 16, 2014 2:26:18 PM

oh yes, the first one has windows 8.1 if i had to chose one or the either, i would opt for the first. however, are these builds that you might buy, and they are already built, or are they not built or bought and you were thinking about building one? if it isnt bought yet, i would get the first, but alter it a little.
April 16, 2014 2:14:34 PM

Personally, I would opt for the first build because both of those graphics card are essentially the same and not worth paying the extra £40 for the 770 IMO. The first build also has a higher PSU wattage which I would believe is better than the 650W. Apart from that, both builds look very good. The first build also comes with Windows 8.1.
a c 424 à CPUs
April 16, 2014 2:13:21 PM

The first one has a slightly better HDD, bigger PSU, and comes with an OS. The case is a personal matter. The gfx cards are closely matched.
a c 106 à CPUs
April 16, 2014 2:12:47 PM

if only using 1 monitor, the 2nd build is better. if multi-monitor, the first build is better. and 850 watt is overkill, 550 would be fine for both builds, but i would go with 650 for more efficiency.

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