Decision between two computers for 600-800$ US gaming/streaming

[ryan_g20]

So I have been looking to build a new computer for some time now my price range is around 600-800 bucks all has to be available in the US! I have all peripherals and all that jazz. I need all computer insides obviously.

I stream RuneScape, League of Legends, CSGO and a few other games which again i do stream and want to be able to stream at mid-high settings with a solid 50-60fps at least without frame drops or lag of any sort. I do render videos and photoshop and all that at times. I also want this to be dual monitor set up and all this is stuff i need and desire.

I have two different builds picked out and they are: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cDtMK8 and the second one is http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HtkVRB I need to know which is better OR if someone has a better build they have in mind I am open to all suggestions please let me know 😀

EDIT: Right now this is what i think im getting: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/s76kyc
Anything else edited on this build?

 

[Random_phantom]

it has 8 of Threads,4 virtual threads but its better for running single thread apps.


Better ghz= better gaming (ofc GPU matters too),Worth 70 bucks?thats only a question you can answer...almost all computers will get the job done...question is how fast and how my fps your looking to get done with.


Tbh i think the best clock speed for gaming is 4.2 ghz,but hey u can still do ok with 3.7ghz

 

[ryan_g20]

Im still just unsure 🙁 need more help i guess...

 

[LucoTF]

Will you be streaming at 720p, or 1080p? Because 1080p has over twice the pixels of 720p, so your framerates are cut in half.

I think 720p is fine really, your current proposal (i5-4590 and r9 280) should be able to handle 720p / 60fps I think?

 

[Alpha3031]

Will you be streaming at 720p, or 1080p? Because 1080p has over twice the pixels of 720p, so your framerates are cut in half.

I think 720p is fine really, your current proposal (i5-4590 and r9 280) should be able to handle 720p / 60fps I think?

OP is playing CS;GO. He can probably get 60 FPS at 1440p with that setup. Even at max settings.

 

[LucoTF]

Will you be streaming at 720p, or 1080p? Because 1080p has over twice the pixels of 720p, so your framerates are cut in half.

I think 720p is fine really, your current proposal (i5-4590 and r9 280) should be able to handle 720p / 60fps I think?

OP is playing CS;GO. He can probably get 60 FPS at 1440p with that setup. Even at max settings.

You think he could stream at 1440p with an i5?

 

[ryan_g20]

Im really not good with knowing how its gonna turn out thats why I am asking you guys haha

 

[ryan_g20]

Any help is appreciated!!

 

[LucoTF]

It's hard to see you being disappointed with the build I already linked. i5-4590, 8gb ram, SSD and an r9 280. That's a solid machine right there.

 

[ryan_g20]

It's hard to see you being disappointed with the build I already linked. i5-4590, 8gb ram, SSD and an r9 280. That's a solid machine right there.

I was thinking the same thing just wanted to see if anyone had any other ideas to tweak it a little or maximize it 😀

 

[Alpha3031]

You think he could stream at 1440p with an i5?

I thought we were talking about the Xeon. Besides, resolution doesn't have much bearing on CPU load.

 

[ryan_g20]

confused... so does anyone have a final build i should buy...?

 

[ryan_g20]

anyone? 🙁

 

[Alpha3031]

Another option:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($241.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($111.72 @ Mac Mall)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 270 2GB IceQ X² Video Card ($151.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill Galaxy-03 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($51.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.78 @ Directron)
Total: $802.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-18 03:35 EDT-0400

CPU: Xeon chosen for extra threads, since you won't be OC'ing.

RAM: Low voltage, Low latency, Currently on sale at Microcenter. 1x8 GB for more upgradability, Dual channel only offers a maximum 30% improvement in real world, memory intensive (which gaming is not) applications anyway.

SSD: 250GB, so you won't fill it (Spare NAND is always good.) If you ever decide to get large programs, it will fit those too.

GPU: R9 270, because you'd likely be able to get above 120 FPS 1080p with any mid range GPU

Casw: The Rosewill Galaxy cases are good, and fairly cheap too.

PSU: 550W is a decent capacity, and the XFX TS is a tier two unit made by Seasonic, which are high quality.

 

[LucoTF]

You think he could stream at 1440p with an i5?

I thought we were talking about the Xeon. Besides, resolution doesn't have much bearing on CPU load.

Actually it has a huge bearing when you're streaming.

 

[ryan_g20]

You think he could stream at 1440p with an i5?

I thought we were talking about the Xeon. Besides, resolution doesn't have much bearing on CPU load.

Actually it has a huge bearing when you're streaming.

luco so do you think your build or his would be better?