Which part configuration is better?

[DarthShoppingMaul]

Hello! I'm building a gaming computer soon and I'm wondering which config is better? Please don't just look at the graphics card but all the parts. (I want this computer to last!) Thanks!

1. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vHKhnQ

2. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vQXRjX

 

[Archaic59]

The first build will perform the best for pure gaming.
The second build will perform well for gaming and CPU intensive apps as well.

 

[DarthShoppingMaul]

The first build will perform the best for pure gaming.
The second build will perform well for gaming and CPU intensive apps as well.

What are CPU intensive apps?
can you name some?

 

[Archaic59]

Any program that can take advantage of the i7 hyperthreading such as rendering and video editing software. The i7 is more useful beyond gaming for someone who needs more from their computer. Someone who multitasks can benefit from an i7 since they may have several programs running at one time.

 

[DarthShoppingMaul]

Any program that can take advantage of the i7 hyperthreading such as rendering and video editing software. The i7 is more useful beyond gaming for someone who needs more from their computer. Someone who multitasks can benefit from an i7 since they may have several programs running at one time.

so i can just change the i5 to an i7 and thats it?
it doesn't matter that there's a different motherboard cooler, etc?

 

[Outlander_04]

A 980ti is way overkill for 1080p resolution

 

[DarthShoppingMaul]

A 980ti is way overkill for 1080p resolution

so i change the monitor and cpu?