This is the second option I am exploring. Would there be a noticeable gaming advantage with this second more expensive option? Would this build be just as easy to get setup or would it present greater challenges?
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor | $292.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler | $19.89 @ OutletPC |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-Z97X-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $149.99 @ Micro Center |
| Memory | Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory | $84.99 @ Newegg |
| Storage | Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $76.99 @ Amazon |
| Storage | Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $76.99 @ Amazon |
| Video Card | EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0+ Video Card | $649.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Case | Thermaltake Suppressor F51 ATX Mid Tower Case | $69.99 @ Newegg |
| Power Supply | Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $109.99 @ Amazon |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1591.81 | |
| Mail-in rebates | -$60.00 | |
| Total | $1531.81 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-08 23:56 EST-0500 |