Choosing between two builds

[Mr_Bombasticc]

So I've looked around on the internet and thought that these 2 build were pretty good (I'm a newb, so I could be terribly wrong), but I don't know which one is better.
These are the two builds:
1. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xtn44D
2. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JHYt99

My thoughts were that the first one is a bit better because it has more cores, and I've heard someone saying that future games may need more cores. But again, I'm a newb, so if you please would leave your thoughts on these build that would be very helpful!

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

The second build is better , just change the PSU.

 

[CAaronD]

The first build has more gaming power, but the second build is more future proof. Much more future proof. And like Blackbird said, just change the PSU

 

[EasyLover]

Stick with Intel platform for better performance. Check this build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.67 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($16.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.84 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($379.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $972.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-16 11:51 EDT-0400

 

[Bluemoon_9]

Both builds are good. I personally will go with the intel build because intel is better for almost everything out there. They run cooler, consumes less power and there is nothing out there that can take advantage of the 8 cores of AMD (and AMD cores are weaker than intel).


I will advise to drop the CX and get a XFX 650 PSU. For 5/15$ extra, it's great, much better than the CX. CX series in not reliable for high end systems.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207014

Also rather than Corsair Spec 01, get a Spec 02, just because it has one intake and one exhaust fan

 

[Mr_Bombasticc]

So I've changed the PSU and case. But do you guys know if this pc will be able to run GTA V and Assassins Creed Unity. I'm not gonna play a lot of games that require a high end pc but those two I want to able to play.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RK9yHx

 

[EasyLover]

Build is solid. R9 280X will let you play your desired games easily.