Need help pick a my pc

[Breakbrake]

Okay im buying my first gaming pc and i don't know what to pick!

Its between these two Ironside pc's

Ironside silver specs:
- $1,068
- Intel Core i5-4460 Processor
- Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti Graphics
- 8GB 1600MHz Memory
- 1TB Hard Drive
- 500 Watt Power Supply
- Windows 8.1
Instead of having the i5-4460 im going to replace it with an
I7-4790 3.6GHz (Quad Core

Ironside Minion Ultra specs:
- Price $769
- AMD Quad Core Processor
- Nvidia Geforce GTX 960 Graphics
- 8GB 1600MHz Memory
- 1TB Hard Drive
- Windows 8.1
Is there a massive difference between the two spec wise and really worth the money paying for the silver over the minion ultra?

 

[UberNeuman]

I'll have to ponder on that, Mario.

 

[Piotrsama]

The 960 is considerably faster than the 750 Ti.
http://www.gamersnexus.net/hwreviews/1790-nvidia-geforce-gtx-960-game-fps-benchmark-review/Page-2

If I had to choose between those, I'd go with the Minion ultra.
Intel's i5 is faster than AMD's X4, but for gaming the GPU is way more important.
Maybe you can improve the CPU with the price difference.

 

[Gryz]

The videocard is the most important component to get high fps and more eyecandy in gaming. The gtx960 will be much better than the gtx750.

However, you should start with a good base system. That will last for years. You can always upgrade the videocard every 2-3 years if you want. The CPU+mobo+ram lasts for 5+ years these days. Case and PSU as well.

Intel CPUs are better for gaming at the moment. Don't let anyone else tell you different. Check out the benchmarks on this website and other websites.

And i7 is a waste of money for gaming. Similar i5 (same clockspeed, just no HyperThreading) do just as well in most games. i7s are easily $100-$150 more than an i5. Use that extra money to get yourself a faster videocard.

I would try to build a system that has a i5 (e.g. the i5-4460) and a gtx960. If you can manage that with your budget. If you have extra budget, I'd try to get a i5-4460 and a gtx970. The extra investment in the gtx970 over the gtx960 should be well worth the money.

AMD will introduce new videocards next week. I would wait for that, if I were you. (I would not consider an AMD CPU for gaming atm. But I would certainly consider an AMD videocard). Either AMD will have a nice offering. Or else maybe nVidia will lower prices (because of the new competition).

 

[Fanatical Meat]

The videocard is the most important component to get high fps and more eyecandy in gaming. The gtx960 will be much better than the gtx750.

However, you should start with a good base system. That will last for years. You can always upgrade the videocard every 2-3 years if you want. The CPU+mobo+ram lasts for 5+ years these days. Case and PSU as well.

Intel CPUs are better for gaming at the moment. Don't let anyone else tell you different. Check out the benchmarks on this website and other websites.

And i7 is a waste of money for gaming. Similar i5 (same clockspeed, just no HyperThreading) do just as well in most games. i7s are easily $100-$150 more than an i5. Use that extra money to get yourself a faster videocard.

I would try to build a system that has a i5 (e.g. the i5-4460) and a gtx960. If you can manage that with your budget. If you have extra budget, I'd try to get a i5-4460 and a gtx970. The extra investment in the gtx970 over the gtx960 should be well worth the money.

AMD will introduce new videocards next week. I would wait for that, if I were you. (I would not consider an AMD CPU for gaming atm. But I would certainly consider an AMD videocard). Either AMD will have a nice offering. Or else maybe nVidia will lower prices (because of the new competition).

Agreed. AMD currently is not a good gaming CPU choice. One thing I want to add changing the video card and adding ram is super easy so don't be too stressed if you can't afford your first choice. You can always add it later.

 

[Breakbrake]

Thanks Guys

 

[escrow4]

I'd go an i7 all the way if you can afford it. GTA V absolutely hammers CPUs for one and I've seen posts in the GTA V thread on release where an i5 was close to 100% maxed out across 4 threads. Upgrading the GPU is way easier than yanking the CPU+mobo.

 

[Gryz]

Thanks Guys

You're welcome.

It's always nice to see someone return after people have answered his question. So we know that the OP has at least read what we typed. If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to ask them. But again, you might wanna wait till next week, when AMD shows their new videocards.

 

[futurefields]

And i7 is a waste of money for gaming.

Disagree.

Games are really starting to use those extra threads and it's only going to continue.

As an i5 owner, happy with my build but I'll defo be going i7 for the next one.