HELP between 2 gaming pcs

[creopaws]

So, I have a $900 budget(will go SLIGHTLY) over if it is worth it(900 and below is better tho, but I dont want it too affect performance). I want to be able to play most games in 1080p 60+ fps at normal-ultra settings. I have 2 builds in mind, and need your guys opinion on which would be better for my needs. Im strictly gaming on this computer(as I have a work computer), want to be able to multi task some times such as skype, a game, music, and browser open at the same time without experiencing lag or stuttering. Feel free to make me a build as well, but these are the best I could come up with.
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/fVDVYr or http://pcpartpicker.com/list/pgF9WX
Both seem stable to me. Thanks, in advance.
I also dont trust the motherboard in each builds, but if the yare reliable PLEASE let me know. Change accordingly etc etc. 😀

 

[CTurbo]

They're both good builds. The Xeon's hyperthreading is not going to help a whole lot in gaming. I love that Xeon though.

I wouldn't get the RX480 until the power issue it has is resolved. I would probably go with the GTX970 if you're just needing 60hz @ 1080p.

The motherboards are fine. No reason not to trust them.

 

[creopaws]

The rx 480 is more future proof right? As in many games(besides NVIDIA optimized games)the rx 480 out performs the gtx 970 at 1080p. Thats all I really need, and for my budget, its about the best bang for my buck. Plus its better than the r9 390 I was going to get in some games, what not to love? I hadnt heard abotu the power issue though, will it affect my pc in a negative way at all or what exactly is going on with it? I still think I shall order it, as I found a couple places atm that they arent sold out lol

 

[CTurbo]

Do a little research on the power issue. It should not be ignored. It could damage even the best motherboard.

"future proof" means different things to different people. Both the 970 and the 390 would totally max a 60hz 1080p monitor. If you don't plan on upgrading your monitor, the extra power of the 480 would go unnoticed.

 

[creopaws]

Would it be worth to just go with the r9 390 then? I really want that rx 480, but the power issue is concerning me alot(as you said it should). Its just the r9 390 is more expensive, and Ill have to adjust the pc parts a bit to fit my budget :/

 

[CTurbo]

Swapped to a much better RAM deal to make up the extra cost.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($197.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($92.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card ($263.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $824.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-01 12:42 EDT-0400






Don't just take my word for the 480's power thing. Read up about it before making your decision. Also, the 3rd party cards aren't even out yet, and they may have the issue solved by then.

 

[WiiUMasterGman]

Why are you going with a older platform?? http://pcpartpicker.com/list/8Fq8KZ