Please Help Me Decide Which PC To Choose!

[Acekase924]

Hello I am looking to build my first ever Gaming Rig but I can't decide which one to go with! I have a $800 budget. I really want to have a great first experience with PC gaming. I am looking to play BF4 and GTA5 at at least very high. I know all these builds should run CS:GO and mine craft but I'm not sure about GTA and BF. Thanks to everyone who helps me out with these builds! Here are the links!
#1 http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DYHbQ7
#2
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yrnMYJ
#3
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VVgKVn

 

[ronintexas]

I am a big fan of WD Black hard drives (they are more expensive as compared to the blue drives - but performance is better and you have a 5-year warranty vs. 1 year warranty). The blue drives are good for a budget build. Blue drives are not bad drives...

You might want to think about a SSD drive....

Are you planning on overclocking the computer? If not, I would go with build #1 - if you are, build #3 works.

 

[dark_lord69]

#2
Faster GPU
But I'd spend a bit more and get the Core i5 4670

 

[Acekase924]

I am a big fan of WD Black hard drives (they are more expensive as compared to the blue drives - but performance is better and you have a 5-year warranty vs. 1 year warranty). The blue drives are good for a budget build. Blue drives are not bad drives...

You might want to think about a SSD drive....

Are you planning on overclocking the computer? If not, I would go with build #1 - if you are, build #3 works.

Ok thanks! In that case I would go with #1 because I have nooooo clue what overclocking really is. I've watched videos on it but I don't really understand, I mean apparently is boosts performance. But thanks man! One more thing, would #1 run BF4 ultra at least 50 fps? Also I have a buddy that thinks that the motherboard won't be able to handle the GPU. Any ideas?

 

[CTurbo]

The second build is by FAR the better of the 3 and it's not even close.

 

[CTurbo]

The i5 4460 is $2 cheaper and 100mhz faster.

$239 is outrageously expensive for a GTX960. I wouldn't pay $180 for one.

 

[Acekase924]

The second build is by FAR the better of the 3 and it's not even close.

Ok thanks! And can I ask what's not even close?

 

[Acekase924]

The i5 4460 is $2 cheaper and 100mhz faster.

$239 is outrageously expensive for a GTX960. I wouldn't pay $180 for one.

Do you have any ideas for a build? I really would like to run GTA and BattleFields though

 

[Acekase924]

The second build is by FAR the better of the 3 and it's not even close.

And is #2's motherboard to cheap?

 

[CTurbo]

The R9 290 is way way WAY stronger than the GTX960. That's why the second build is a lot better.

$39 is a great price on that B85 motherboard. Here is my revised version of your second build.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-GAMING 3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X OC Video Card ($262.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($40.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit) ($85.75 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-L2R-20AC-GP 69.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-L2R-20AC-GP 69.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $797.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-18 23:13 EDT-0400

 

[Acekase924]

The R9 290 is way way WAY stronger than the GTX960. That's why the second build is a lot better.

$39 is a great price on that B85 motherboard. Here is my revised version of your second build.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-GAMING 3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X OC Video Card ($262.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($40.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit) ($85.75 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-L2R-20AC-GP 69.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-L2R-20AC-GP 69.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $797.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-18 23:13 EDT-0400

FINALLY someone who knows what they are talking! I plan to use your revised build for my first Gaming Rig! Thanks much bro! But uh one more thing, are you sure that motherboard isn't to cheap? I mean I can throw another $20 or even $40 for a better motherboard. Also should I throw in some more case fans?

 

[CTurbo]

The Cooler Master n200 comes with two 120mm fans and you have added two more. That is plenty.

The B85 motherboard is decent enough. $39 is a great price. I don't see any reason for you to pay more. There are several H97 mothrboards in the $60-80 price range if you REALLY want to get a "better" motherboard.

 

[Acekase924]

The Cooler Master n200 comes with two 120mm fans and you have added two more. That is plenty.

The B85 motherboard is decent enough. $39 is a great price. I don't see any reason for you to pay more. There are several H97 mothrboards in the $60-80 price range if you REALLY want to get a "better" motherboard.

Ok thanks man! Also what would be the most graphically intense game this computer could run? And the game I wanted to run the most is Battlefield 4. Do you think that this PC could live up to it?

 

[CTurbo]

It would dominate pretty much every game @ 1080p. Ultra settings.

 

[Acekase924]

It would dominate pretty much every game @ 1080p. Ultra settings.

Ok you just made me really happy! Can't wait to get this PC build and try it out! Also do you personally use this card? And I noticed that this card is particularly long, would the case fit it?

 

[CTurbo]

I don't use that card but I have built several PCs using that exact card. I do use that case and yes it will fit.

 

[Acekase924]

I don't use that card but I have built several PCs using that exact card. I do use that case and yes it will fit.

Ok man thank you sooooo much you really did help a lot!