What build should i go with ?

[Kitsunekyui]

so here is my build
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/8NMNBm
With this build since i live in Au the cost of the 970 is pretty insane

and here is the other one
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/dptjqs
Although i wont be buying the second video card for a couple of months

could you tell me which is better for 1080p gaming on game like far cry 4 and all the other releases coming out. Thanks

 

[lightcloud]

Nice to see a fellow Aussie around. 😉

Before I jump into conclusion and review your build (lots of changes needed). Please fill this out to let us help you.

http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-2329903/building-fill-form.html

 

[Kitsunekyui]

Approximate Purchase Date: november or december

Budget Range: $1350

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming and browsing

Are you buying a monitor: no

Do you need to buy OS: no

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: mwave


Overclocking: no

SLI/Crossfire: maybe

Is this fine ?

 

[lightcloud]

I will be back soon, it is dinner time now. 😉

 

[lightcloud]

Improved version: You can question me about the changes.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($255.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($515.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($185.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($20.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1361.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-29 20:24 EST+1100

 

[Kitsunekyui]

Everything looks good but why do i need such a big power supply ?

 

[Vic 40]

For one gpu not necessary.

[strike]Do you want to overclock?
A max budget?
Afraid of crossfire?[/strike] 😀

Didn't read very well did i.😛

One option,

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($223.00 @ Centre Com)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($178.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($108.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($249.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($249.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Cooler Master 690 III ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($145.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($20.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1345.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-29 21:22 EST+1100

for crossfire.Still looking for other options.

 

[lightcloud]

The power supply is big because of said you may plan to SLI in the future.

 

[Vic 40]

The 750watt should be fine with no overclocking (even with + the gtx970 sli) and is cheaper.

Another build with a nice big ssd in it,

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($223.00 @ Centre Com)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($178.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($108.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($139.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($399.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Cooler Master 690 III ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($105.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($20.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1345.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-29 21:43 EST+1100

the r9 290 doesn't do as well as the gtx 970 though,but is still a good card.

 

[lightcloud]

Bad choice of PSU mate. A B series??

I might as well save some more money and get an i5-4460 instead of the i5-4590.

 

[Radion Barakov]

Improved version: You can question me about the changes.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($255.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($515.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($185.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($20.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1361.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-29 20:24 EST+1100

In my opinion the PSU is too big, even for an SLI confing with the 970 an EVGA 750 G2 is enough (+ he is not goin to OC)

 

[Vic 40]

Bad choice of PSU mate. A B series??

Read,
http://www.google.nl/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CD8QFjAD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jonnyguru.com%2Fmodules.php%3Fname%3DNDReviews%26file%3Dprint%26reid%3D393&ei=CxxRVI_9Mo75aoDbgkA&usg=AFQjCNFxN-xDHazHN5vJTu7pbIAVFF208w&bvm=bv.78597519,d.d2s