Gaming PC Build

[MisutaAaron]

I have made a post here before but I am making this new one to see what others would say. I have two builds for comparison. One seems more "bang for the buck" (the v2 build) compared to the other, but one is my personal preference (v1). Both of these builds are intended to run BF4 and games similar to its power smoothly on at least high settings.

1. I personally like the GTX970 better over the Radeon.
2. The cases I don't mind, I like them both, I just prefer the 760T for easier access.
3. The mouses are different because I cannot decide which will be sufficient for me, I like both of them.
4. I changed the power-supply in v2 because people said my psu in my v1 build was overkill.
5. I switched (on the v2 build) the ram for higher speed for only 5 dollars more.
6. I switched the MOBO for cheaper price and because I once considered the gigabyte mobo.

Please critique on the builds, factually only please, I do prefer Intel but if you can make AMD go just as good then I am open to AMD build suggestions. Tell me what I can do to do better for sake of money but still have a really good PC. I don't mind around 1500 dollars at all.

Note: Maybe I can combine the two builds somehow? Like, mix match some of the parts from both builds, if someone may consider that and offer suggestions, and do please consider that I may OC. I do not have a 100% intention on OCing but it is an idea that I will likely do.

v1 Build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/MisutaAaron/saved/wQxxFT
v2 Build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/MisutaAaron/saved/Y7QKHx

This is the (hypothetical) final build after suggestions, still in progress of course: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/MisutaAaron/saved/j9kH99

 

[i7Baby]

Use the Z97-A. Use the 750W PSU if you later want to add another 970.

Just get 2 x 4gb 1866 ram

 

[rockie_]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($197.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($123.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($86.54 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($138.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1276.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-06 03:01 EDT-0400

 

[MisutaAaron]

Rockie, I like the build but I am confused for the reasoning of the mobo and the cpu. Please explain. Also, I like the price a lot and this build us very considerable. Ive heard good things about asrock but I know asus and gigabyte and msi are better quality brands (from what ive seen)

 

[MisutaAaron]

I agree with that answer I7Baby

 

[MisutaAaron]

Use the Z97-A. Use the 750W PSU if you later want to add another 970.

Just get 2 x 4gb 1866 ram

Will the Corsair 400r case be enough if I add another 970?

 

[MisutaAaron]

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/MisutaAaron/saved/j9kH99

This is after suggestions

 

[i7Baby]

Yep. http://www.corsair.com/en/carbide-series-400r-mid-tower-case - its a fairly good sized mid tower case.

 

[MisutaAaron]

Yep. http://www.corsair.com/en/carbide-series-400r-mid-tower-case - its a fairly good sized mid tower case.

Thank you. I made a third part list taking in mind all suggestions. Make sure to check it out please, how is it?

 

[rockie_]

Rockie, I like the build but I am confused for the reasoning of the mobo and the cpu. Please explain. Also, I like the price a lot and this build us very considerable. Ive heard good things about asrock but I know asus and gigabyte and msi are better quality brands (from what ive seen)

12 phase power design , SLI/Crossfire support, M.2_SSD support . i didnt pick 4690K to avoid the potential need of BIOS update . i5 4590 is even cheaper and fast enough . Asrock make quality motherboards .

 

[MisutaAaron]

Rockie, I like the build but I am confused for the reasoning of the mobo and the cpu. Please explain. Also, I like the price a lot and this build us very considerable. Ive heard good things about asrock but I know asus and gigabyte and msi are better quality brands (from what ive seen)

12 phase power design , SLI/Crossfire support, M.2_SSD support . i didnt pick 4690K to avoid the potential need of BIOS update . i5 4590 is even cheaper and fast enough . Asrock make quality motherboards .

Can you give me benchmarks about the Mobo you chose compared to the one I chose please? (Both mobos I chose preferably) Also, isnt the 4590 locked and cant be OCed? How worrisome is a BIOS update because I dont see a problem with those.

 

[rockie_]

Rockie, I like the build but I am confused for the reasoning of the mobo and the cpu. Please explain. Also, I like the price a lot and this build us very considerable. Ive heard good things about asrock but I know asus and gigabyte and msi are better quality brands (from what ive seen)

12 phase power design , SLI/Crossfire support, M.2_SSD support . i didnt pick 4690K to avoid the potential need of BIOS update . i5 4590 is even cheaper and fast enough . Asrock make quality motherboards .

Can you give me benchmarks about the Mobo you chose compared to the one I chose please? (Both mobos I chose preferably) Also, isnt the 4590 locked and cant be OCed? How worrisome is a BIOS update because I dont see a problem with those.

As you wish . Just get GTX 970 not R9 270X . Its not worth getting R9 270X rig for $1500 . Asus Z97-A is a good mobo . i5 4590 is powerful enough . But if you want faster CPU , OK . The more , the better.