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Basically I want to know what build you think is better. One build is a tad bit more than the other, but the graphics card and proccessors differ. Tell me what you think! (I will probably get the one you guys think is best).
Here they are:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZB97xr
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZB97xr/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($113.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($67.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: PNY CS1211 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.33 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 950 2GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0 Video Card ($158.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($18.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $709.93
VS.!
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BccfWZ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BccfWZ/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($64.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($18.69 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($110.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H22 ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.98 @ Directron)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($17.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit) ($99.89 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($28.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $646.06
Tell me which is better!
Thanks.
 
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http://pcbuildsonabudget.com/700-dollar-gaming-pc-build-2015
This one is really good, and is listed as $719 on the site (prices fluctuate over time though, but it won't go too much higher/lower). This build is way better than most of those, except the one snon200 said. This has a be also does better cpu, but not as good gpu. This will be excellent in 1080p gaming, and maybe even 1440p if you sacrifice some of the graphic settings. If you want CPU- demanding games, go with mine. If you want a more future proof- GPU, go with Snons. Also, if you want a free operating system, you can download Linux onto a flash drive and put it on your new computer. Not all steam games can be played on Linux, but they said that will change. You can...
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($173.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($67.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: PNY CS1211 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.33 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 950 2GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0 Video Card ($158.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($18.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $789.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-27 08:16 EDT-0400

don't get corsair cx, it is not a good make of PSU a seasonic is ridiculously reliable and you will not have to change that for future builds unless you get a very powerful graphics card hence why I have put a high powered PSU in your build and I think that you should get an i5, you will see a lot better performance with an i5 so I think it is worth getting and also what is your budget because If you can spend more I would seriously suggest spending more on a graphics card.
 
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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TLx2dC this is a good build apart from the power supply that is a very bad power supply, and also don't go for single sticks of RAM get a dual set of RAM also I would suggest maybe getting rid of the SSD from all of the builds posted on here and saving some money, boot times will be sacrificed and I have heard you can loose a couple of fps in battlefield 4 etc but you will not notice it a great deal. I also heard that the seagate barracudas fail rates are increasing lately however they are not bad most people would recommend WD however I have had a seagate barracuda for many years now and it has never failed so that part is completely up to you.
 
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My budget is >750$ I'd prefer not to go down to much, and what would your build total around by November-December?
Thanks.

 
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The build you replied with, I want to know if they prices would have gone done or gone up by Christmas. Will the prices be lower on late November and December, or should I buy the parts now?
Thanks.
 
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hmm, that is hard to say really, I wouldn't have thought that even if the prices do go down that it would make much difference to your overall build price as I wouldn't imagine they go down a lot in price however not living in America I cannot say. Maybe cut out the SSD and get a more powerful graphics card, unless you are hell bent on getting one, which I completely understand if you are as they are lovely, there may be ways of getting windows for free however, i think you are on the wrong site if you want to know that XD
 
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http://pcbuildsonabudget.com/700-dollar-gaming-pc-build-2015
This one is really good, and is listed as $719 on the site (prices fluctuate over time though, but it won't go too much higher/lower). This build is way better than most of those, except the one snon200 said. This has a be also does better cpu, but not as good gpu. This will be excellent in 1080p gaming, and maybe even 1440p if you sacrifice some of the graphic settings. If you want CPU- demanding games, go with mine. If you want a more future proof- GPU, go with Snons. Also, if you want a free operating system, you can download Linux onto a flash drive and put it on your new computer. Not all steam games can be played on Linux, but they said that will change. You can eventually just buy Microsoft Windows OS and put it on when you have enough as well. If you want the Windows OS when you get the computer, go with the $600 computer on the site, which can still play 1080p perfectly. Either way, I hope you choose soon! Need any more help, just ask.
 
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It truly is a good build. IK im the one who told you about it, butt it is really good. It will last you a long time and play all games at 1080p at really good settings. If you want, you coul go r9 380 for a little bit of a performance boost, and go 4gb if u can. You may have to upgrade the psu, but not much.
 
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i personally would go with something like the r9 290 or the r9 390 with an i5 4460 or 4590.. also if you could add a cheap ssd its really worth it imo
 
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