Suggestions required on alternatives

[r2j2612]

Ok so i Posted this before, and after much research, I have settled down on the below choices to build my first Gaming RIg:

Processor:
AMD 4.4 GHz AM3+ FX 6-Core Edition FX-6300 (FD6300WMHKBOX) /
AMD 3.5 AM3+ FX 6-Core Edition FX-6300 (FD6300WMHKBOX) Processor


MoBo:
ASUS M5A97 LE / ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 / Asus M5A78L-M LX V2

RAM:
Gskill 8Gb X 1 Ddr3 1600Mhz Cl10 Ripjaws X RAM (F3-12800CL10S-8GBXL) /
Gskill 8Gb X 1 Ddr3 1333Mhz Cl9 Ripjaws X RAM (F3-10666CL9S-8GBXL)

Graphics Card:
MSI NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750Ti 2 GB GDDR5 Graphics Card /
Zotac Geforce GTX 750 Ti 2 GB DDR5 /
Sapphire AMD/ATI Radeon R9 270X /
Sapphire Toxic R9 270X /
Sapphire Radeon R7 260X 2Gb Ddr5 Oc Graphic Card With Boost

PSU:
Corsair VS550 550 Watt SMPS

HDD:
Seagate Barracuda 1 TB Desktop Internal Hard Drive (ST1000DM003)

Cabinet:
Antec V1 Cabinet /
Antec X1 CPU Cabinet

Now heres the part, even after doing a lot of research, I cant zero in on one choice for every part.
e.g. whats the difference between Sapphire R9 270X and Sapphire Toxic R9 270X? Which one is Better? Is Nvidia GTX 750 Ti better? How will the performance be if i play Watch Dogs or The Division?

Do i need to buy a separate PCI express sound card to set up speakers??

So can anyone please help me out? With the performance differences or what issues i may face?

Kindly suggest if i may require additional parts like Coolers or More RAM or a different option in Graphic card.

I will be following this throughout the day, and then place my order based on the info I receive here.

Thanks a lot.

 

[laviniuc]

cpu-s are the same one,
mobo: the ASUS M5A97 LE has a newer chipset (970) instead of 780 so that's better
ram: get 2x either one, whichever you can find cheaper (or 2x4gb if over budget)
graphics: toxic has a factory overclock the Sapphire Toxic R9 270X is the fastest card of the group, the 750 ti is the most efficient
(about the same performance as 260X but half the power consumption but you don't need to worry about it with that psu)
case: it's your choice, whichever you like the looks of better.

edit: a cooler master 212 evo would be nice for the cpu instead of the stock one if it fits your budget.

 

[r2j2612]

cpu-s are the same one,
mobo: the ASUS M5A97 LE has a newer chipset (970) instead of 780 so that's better
ram: get 2x either one, whichever you can find cheaper (or 2x4gb if over budget)
graphics: toxic has a factory overclock the Sapphire Toxic R9 270X is the fastest card of the group, the 750 ti is the most efficient
(about the same performance as 260X but half the power consumption but you don't need to worry about it with that psu)
case: it's your choice, whichever you like the looks of better.

edit: a cooler master 212 evo would be nice for the cpu instead of the stock one if it fits your budget.

Ok but when I checked in a lot of reviews...they basically said an R9 270X is much more powerful than a 750 Ti...
I will be gaming a lot....so as a Graphics Card, what do you suggest that I can use for a year without hassle and then change after a year?

 

[r2j2612]

You won't be disappointed with 750 ti till 1080p single monitor. For more gfx intensive usage, go for 270 toxic etc.

Well the choice of a Graphics Card is a bit tough. I will be gaming a lot so I want something that can hold its own for a year and then can be replaced by a better one. that's about the only gfx intensive work ill be doing. So, still the 750 Ti?

 

[laviniuc]

cpu-s are the same one,
mobo: the ASUS M5A97 LE has a newer chipset (970) instead of 780 so that's better
ram: get 2x either one, whichever you can find cheaper (or 2x4gb if over budget)
graphics: toxic has a factory overclock the Sapphire Toxic R9 270X is the fastest card of the group, the 750 ti is the most efficient
(about the same performance as 260X but half the power consumption but you don't need to worry about it with that psu)
case: it's your choice, whichever you like the looks of better.

edit: a cooler master 212 evo would be nice for the cpu instead of the stock one if it fits your budget.

Ok but when I checked in a lot of reviews...they basically said an R9 270X is much more powerful than a 750 Ti...
I will be gaming a lot....so as a Graphics Card, what do you suggest that I can use for a year without hassle and then change after a year?

since you don't need to worry about the power requirements the toxic r9 270x is a fastest choice from the cards in the list.

 

[r2j2612]

Playing lots of games is a different thing and playing gpu intensive games is a different thing. 750 ti is fine to play lots of games but may disappoint in gfx intensive games.

Yep...that's why I quoted Watchdogs and The Division which are pretty darn gfx eating games. and of course others like crisis and all.

 

[r2j2612]

I've heard 750 ti playing crysis 3 at ultra settings with no lag. So its good for next 3 years atleast.

Your answer gave me some hope because that helps me cut down on the price of the Graphics card if I select the 750 Ti

 

[r2j2612]

I've heard 750 ti playing crysis 3 at ultra settings with no lag. So its good for next 3 years atleast.

DO you think i will have to purchase a Cooler separately? Or will the stock ones be good enough?