So I have two builds that I am considering which are both around the $1.1k budget range and I can't decide which one to go with. This build is aimed at gaming in 1440p resolution with 60 fps or above.
First Build:
CPU - i5-4690K 3.5GHz
CPU Cooler - Corsair H80i GT
Motherboard - ASRock z97 PRO4
RAM - Corsair Vengeance 8GB DDR3-1600
GPU - Gigabite GTX 970 4GB Windforce
Case Fan - x2 SP120 and x2 AF120 (Quiet Editions)
(following things are the same for both builds)
PSU - EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular
SSD - Samsung 850-Evo 250GB
HDD - Seagate 1TB 7200rpm
Case - Phanteks Eclipse P400s White
Extra - Custom Cable Sleeves + Windows 10 CD Key
Total Cost: $1157.94
Second Build:
CPU - i5-4460
Motherboard - ASRock H97 Anniversary
RAM - Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB DDR3-1866
GPU - Gigabite GTX 1070 8GB Windforce
Case Fan - Either x2 SP120 or x2 AF120
(following things are the same for both builds)
PSU - EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular
SSD - Samsung 850-Evo 250GB
HDD - Seagate 1TB 7200rpm
Case - Phanteks Eclipse P400s White
Extra - Custom Cable Sleeves + Windows 10 CD Key
Total Cost: $1088.86
Any recommendations are welcome for part changes/updates.
First Build:
CPU - i5-4690K 3.5GHz
CPU Cooler - Corsair H80i GT
Motherboard - ASRock z97 PRO4
RAM - Corsair Vengeance 8GB DDR3-1600
GPU - Gigabite GTX 970 4GB Windforce
Case Fan - x2 SP120 and x2 AF120 (Quiet Editions)
(following things are the same for both builds)
PSU - EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular
SSD - Samsung 850-Evo 250GB
HDD - Seagate 1TB 7200rpm
Case - Phanteks Eclipse P400s White
Extra - Custom Cable Sleeves + Windows 10 CD Key
Total Cost: $1157.94
Second Build:
CPU - i5-4460
Motherboard - ASRock H97 Anniversary
RAM - Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB DDR3-1866
GPU - Gigabite GTX 1070 8GB Windforce
Case Fan - Either x2 SP120 or x2 AF120
(following things are the same for both builds)
PSU - EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular
SSD - Samsung 850-Evo 250GB
HDD - Seagate 1TB 7200rpm
Case - Phanteks Eclipse P400s White
Extra - Custom Cable Sleeves + Windows 10 CD Key
Total Cost: $1088.86
Any recommendations are welcome for part changes/updates.