[i5 4670k 2tb hdd r9 270x] vs [i7 4790 1tb hdd r9 270x]

[Poseidon5001]

Hi, i am currently looking at:
the cyberpower gxi630
customized alienware x51

heres the specs:

alienware:
i7 4790
1tb sata 6gbps 7200rpm hdd
dual channel ddr3 1600mhz ram
mini itx motherboard, max 16gb ram, 3 sata 6gbps ports. rest unknown
a/b/g/n/ac wifi.
r9 270x graphics card
330Watt power supply
dvd player

cyberpower:
i5 4670k
2tb 7200rpm sata 3gbps
atx motherboard, max 32gb ram. rest unknown
10/100/1000 ethernet wifi card
r9 270x graphics card
500-600Watt power supply
dvd player

alienware cost: 1299$ CAD with 1 year accidental damage service, basic alienware support.
cyberpower cost: 1170$ CAD
both have free shipping.

which one will give me the better performance in the following games:
minecraft, garrys mod, spore, dayz and war thunder.

also, which one is the better deal for the money. i am considering upgrading parts in the future, bear that in mind

thaks in advance for your help


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[PsychoGamingLemon]

I'd recommend the Alienware but try to add an SSD in.

 

[marshal11]

No no, don't get the alienware. The 4790 isn't overclockable where the 4670k is and you'll definitely want to look into that down the road. If you plan on upgrading in the future, that 330W powersupply won't be NEARLY enough, and I'm extremely surprised it's capable of running its current computer. 330w isn't enough, there are laptops that require that much.

 

[Samsamproducts]

I Would get the cyberpower, and configure it with a z87 motherboard so you can overclock. But I would reccomend learning to build your own computer. It's not that hard, and you can get much better performance for the same or a cheaper price.

 

[cin19]

If you have to get one from them, I will take the cyberpower, because alienware x51 is the small format, it will limit you upgrade GPU and PSU, also the cooling may have problem too.

I will recommend to build your own, go to http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/ then you pick the same items you will see all you will save more, and you can learn a lot too.

Other you can get from newegg.ca like this http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1492907 + Win7 or Win8/8.1

 

[Rezylee]

Personally i would build the pc at that price. You get a learning experience, as well as much cheaper builds that are a lot better than stupid alienwares

 

[anbello262]

Yes, I would also recommend that you build your own PC. It will be a lot cheaper, and if you have the money you can make it better and faster.
It's not very risky, as the chances of damaging something on istallation are very slim (and even in that case, it would still be cheaper to replace the broken part than buying the alienware/premade)

 

[Charitzo]

Agreed - build your own. It won't be as hard as you think, but if unsure, don't be afraid to ask around the forums for advice!

 

[Rezylee]

Built my pc and learned how to do it via youtube and this awesome community. Alienware sucks and has terrible airflow. Its really hard to upgrade in an alianware, while a normal pc, just switch out the components and your done 😀

 

[PsychoGamingLemon]

No no, don't get the alienware. The 4790 isn't overclockable where the 4670k is and you'll definitely want to look into that down the road. If you plan on upgrading in the future, that 330W powersupply won't be NEARLY enough, and I'm extremely surprised it's capable of running its current computer. 330w isn't enough, there are laptops that require that much.

My mistake, I didn't notice the lockedc CPU and stuff :L