A couple PC builds I am considering. Help is much appreciated!

[timk617]

Hi, I'm very new to PC gaming, and I am trying to buy a PC that can run games very well for a couple years.
I originally considered cyberpowerpc.com, but I heard many negative reviews and comments about them.
I was refered to ecollegepc.com, people on forums saying they are much more reliable.
I will post both configurations for comparison, and review!
For moniters, I do not need to buy one as I have the Samsung syncmaster p2370hd and syncmaster b2030 at home.

Cyberpower build: http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/saved/1DCQEQ

ecollegepc build

3.3Ghz Intel Core i5-2500K 6MB Cache Quad-Core
ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 92mm CPU Fan/Heatsink
BIOSTAR TZ68A+ (Intel Z68, HDMI, DVI, 2xPCI-E, 6xSATA, 4xDDR3)
4GB (2GBx2) PC3 10666 DDR3 1333Mhz Memory Lifetime Warranty
500GB 7200RPM 16MB Cache Serial ATA300 (Major Brand)
22X LG SATA Dual Layer DVD+/-RW/CDRW w/Nero
1536MB GeForce GTX 580 GDDR5 PCI-E Dual-DVI (Major Brand)
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
Foxconn Black FX-TS001A (3 5.25, 5 3.5) Fan, Front Audio/USB
750watt Corsair CMPSU-750TX V2
Onboard LAN included
Onboard Sound included
Black Logitech MK120 Desktop Wired Keyboard and Mouse
Wires and Cables neatly tied up away from fans
3 Year Parts and Labor Limited Warranty

the ecollegepc.com build was recommended by someone on the pc gamefaqs forum. It seems pretty good, but I would like some more opinions in terms of how well it will run games, how long it may last before it gets significantly outdated!
Thanks in advance!

 

[Metwinge]

The system seems good, but building it yourself may save you more. also adding 8GB of faster RAM, a better motherboard, a small SSD for boot with a 1TB HDD for the games and other stuff.

Both the CPU and GPU are top notch for gaming and will last you a few good years

 

[timk617]

For the motherboard, what do you recommend? I know next to nothing about motherboards.

 

[ps3hacker12]

For the motherboard, what do you recommend? I know next to nothing about motherboards.

this is a great board that will allow you to SLI that GTX580 in the future if needed:
a GIGABYTE GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 mobo:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128502

although as said above i would reccommend building it yourself, its pretty easy and saves you some cash.

 

[timk617]

Yea, I should build it myself. Only thing is, I have no clue how to put everything into the case properly, like where it would go, fans, wires, etc.
Can you recommend me to a good guide that could take me through it?
By the way, thanks for all the help!

 

[Mousemonkey]

This topic has been moved from the section CPU & Components to section Systems by Mousemonkey