Questions about the build

[lkiseljak]

Here i have assembled two builds that both fit in my budget. I would like someone to answer which one will be better for some gaming and doing usual stuff on a pc.


same components:

core i5 3470
Samsung SSD 120GB
Kingston HyperX 8GB 1600Mhz


BUILD 1:

ASRock B75 Pro3
CM GX LITE 600w
Gigabyte 7950 3GB
cheapest plastic case

BUILD 2:

ASRock Z77 Pro3
Corsair CX600 Modular
Sapphire 7870 2GB
a good looking quality case


OK so basically i was first looking at the build 2 but after some time i saw there was also the 7950 in stock so i saved some money on various things to fit it in my budget - mbo,case and psu.. basically this all comes to is the upgrade from 7870 to 7950 worth saving money by excluding z77 chipset,exterior look of a pc and a more reliable modular psu?

 

[mace200200]

Don't get a Cooler Master GX Lite, they're not good, it's fine to buy a cheap case, read some reviews, make sure there aren't problems with grounding, some really really cheap ones will short out. The Corsair units are fine, although I find them to be a bit more pricey than their competitors, and they're not better in any way. The builders series is espically a rip off, they use real cheap capacitors and they cost more than better units.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096
or if you want a modular unit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151106


I can't really speak for the Intel chipsets, I think the difference between the B77 and Z77 has to deal with OCing but I can't say for sure.

 

[lkiseljak]

Ok,thanks.. i think i will go with the b75 chipset,get a better psu and then see if will still be able to fit the 7950. if not,i'll just take the 7870 and a nicer case. thanks for help

 

[mace200200]

7870 is a fine card. As for the chipset thing, I would start up a thread in the motherboards section asking the differences between them, you want to know what your getting.