Which build is better?

[GitCat]

Build a : http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/sys/4590174997.html

Asus p5n-d
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bits
Intel Xeon CPU E5450 3.0 GHz (already replace new theme paste from Artic MX4)
Cooler Master TX3 Evo with dual fan (3k RPM)
Intel 128 GB SSD
XMS 8 GB rams
ASUS Geforce GTX 650 Ti (already replace new theme paste)
4x 3.0 usb port
Price 270$

Build b : http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/sys/4585081579.html


DFI Infinity P965-S Dark Motherboard
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 (2.13 GHZ can be overclocked to 3.2ghz)
RaptorX 150 Gig Drive (Primary OS)
2X Seagate 320 Gig 16 meg Sata Drives (Raid 1)
Corsair XMS2 6400C2 2 gig Ram (2 sticks for 4 gigs of ram total)
Corsair 620Watt Power Supply
Sapphire Radeon HD 5850 Vide Card
Asus DVD-Rom
Sony NEC Optiarc 16x DVD-Burner
Antec 900 Gaming Case
Tuniq Tower 120 Heatsink Fan
Dell 17 inch monitor
Price : 300$

I'm planning on buying, which is better please say if your talking to build a or build b

[GitCat]

Done http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hVDcgs

[_I_]

if you want to overclock, get a 212evo cpu cooler
will push it past 4ghz safely

[GitCat]

Is this good? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/myphvK

And also wow, the price of the other build has significantly risen, also you didn't answer, is there a special reason that 500w corsair is cheaper than 430w?

[GitCat]

Bump

[Mr.Black™]

if u are planning on 2nd hand or maybe new parts

1. cpu i7 2600k i personally felt this is a great old chips.

2. ram 2x4gb 1600hmz any brand for dual channel

3. motherboard any cheapboard that support overclocking sli or crossfire.

4. powersupply 80+gold 750watts with good brand

5. graphic card depending on the resolution u playing in.the lower the lesser it cost.

6. SSD at least 128gb for os and some games.


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[_I_]

1866 cl9 kit will be better than 2133 cl11

avoid msi amd mobos
http://www.overclock.net/a/database-of-motherboard-vrm-failure-incidents

if youplan on adding a dedicated gpu, a pentium g would be a better choice

[GitCat]

Publicado originalmente por _I_:

1866 cl9 kit will be better than 2133 cl11

avoid msi amd mobos
http://www.overclock.net/a/database-of-motherboard-vrm-failure-incidents

if youplan on adding a dedicated gpu, a pentium g would be a better choice

i wont overclock anything, it voids warranty....

[_I_]

even if you dont want to overclock now, get a better mobo or go for an intel build

[GitCat]

Publicado originalmente por _I_:

even if you dont want to overclock now, get a better mobo or go for an intel build

well do you have a build?

[_I_]

are you near a microcenter?
http://www.microcenter.com/site/stores/

they have the best cpu/mobo combos anywhere
http://www.microcenter.com/site/brands/intel-processor-bundles.aspx

they also have good deals on monitors
http://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.aspx?N=4294966896+4294941524&NTX=&NTT=&NTK=all&page=1&sortby=pricelow

if not, can you go to $650/600ar?
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rBm3NG
g3220 is faster than amd apu, and r7 265 is better than the apus gpu
cx600 is good for any single gpu

[GitCat]

Build is over budget...
Will this do? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4vZFmG

[_I_]

tx3 is a little weak for a 100w cpu
msi amd mobo is still a fire hazard (esp with no airflow over vrms when using a tower cooler)

again are you near a microcenter?
http://www.microcenter.com/site/stores/

you can get the pentium g3250 for $50+tax
http://www.microcenter.com/product/436567/G3250_32GHz_LGA_1150_Boxed_Processor
and h81 board for $45+tax
http://www.microcenter.com/product/428565/H81M-E33_LGA1150_ATX_Intel_Motherboard

talk to a sales rep, he can get you the board for free with purchae of a compatable cpu
http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/708150e7#/708150e7/33

[FOR SALE]

a is much better CMIIW

[GitCat]

Oh by the way here is a vid of build b in action : http://youtu.be/OAuCsMk_VzI
Just got it in email

[a bwl o awesome]

what is your budget?