Best computer build?

[JoshRox1216]

Hi, I'm looking to build an $800 (ish) gaming PC. I was first considering the AMD build, but have recently stumbled upon this new build. Obviously, cheaper is best, but at the same time, I want to take into account about how long it'd take until I had to upgrade and which has a better "bang for buck" ratio. The two builds are listed below. Thanks, guys!

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=31240007

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=26571786

 

[Obnoxious]

I wouldn't recommend either of those builds to be honest, especially not the Intel build as it is using the elder 3rd generation Ivy Bridge (not that it's poor in performance, but if you're building new, you may as well use the newer advances in technology). AMD wise, gaming performance won't be on par as Intel due to Intel providing better single-core performance.

In attempt to balance both performance and price, I would recommend the following build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($73.95 @ Newegg)
Storage: Toshiba Product SeriesT01ACA 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($184.95 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($48.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec Neo Eco 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Total: $760.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-26 22:08 EDT-0400

Every part which I have included are all top-notch in terms of quality; you're free to replace the case with whatever you desire however (the case includes two case fans by the way, one intake and one exhaust). I have also included Windows 8.1, concluding to a total of $760 USD.

All the best.

 

[JoshRox1216]

Thanks so much! As you could probably tell, I'm still fairly new to all this, and appreciate your help!

 

[Obnoxious]

As you could probably tell, I'm still fairly new to all this

I couldn't tell, you sure could have fooled me. Haha, I kid (no offence intended).

Honestly it's no problem, it was my pleasure to assist. If you ever need any addition support, feel free to reply or open a new thread. I hope you enjoy the building process.

All the best.

 

[HomerThompson]

Obnoxious' build is way more powerful than either of those newegg ones. Plus I have heard nothing but great things about that Antec Neo Eco 620C made by Seasonic, which should be a way better power supply than either of those Raidmax ones. I just ordered one of those Neo Eco 620C PSU's a couple of days ago, as $35 for a Seasonic PSU with 576W/48A on the 12V rail is an insane value. I have had two previous Seasonic PSU's, the first running 24/7 from 2001 to 2008 and the second running from 2008 until next week when I get the new one. And R9 280's are about the best price to performance you can get right now.