Which PC build is better for making gameplay videos on youtube?

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#1 gt350tsc
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So I was just playing around PC part picker and thinking about if I had the money which build would be better for playing games, recording gameplay, editing video and uploading to youtube 720P or 1080P which ever works best. 

Also about how long do you guys think one of theses PC's would last before being way out of date.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/B0bh
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/B0bh/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/B0bh/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($101.97 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial V4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($384.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Gaming 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($92.33 @ TigerDirect)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHOS104-06 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Drive ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($135.62 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1429.82
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-02 09:08 EST-0500)
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/B0e1
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/B0e1/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/B0e1/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($101.97 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LX ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial V4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($386.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Gaming 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($92.33 @ TigerDirect)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHOS104-06 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Drive ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($135.62 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1476.83
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-02 09:17 EST-0500)

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2nd build. Don't get the V4,nowhere near as good as the M4. And not a fan of those water coolers,air cooling ftw. And I'd get a better\bigger case
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#3 Barujin
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Since I research every part I buy, I don't trust a website to put together a build for me. Honestly, it's not hard if you search NewEgg a bit. I have fun doing it. If you don't know much about the parts, then maybe you shouldn't be building a PC. Just sayin'. Either way, why trust some website? You might as well just buy a pre-built unit from a gamer PC company, assuming there are some good ones out there.

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#4 gt350tsc
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[QUOTE="MonsieurX"]2nd build. Don't get the V4,nowhere near as good as the M4. And not a fan of those water coolers,air cooling ftw. And I'd get a better\bigger case

Are you referring to the motherboard when you say V4 and M4? If so what motherboard would you suggest? and yeah I think I'll drop the water cooler for bigger case. It would be easier to work with for me. As for pre built computers I've never really been a fan of them I like putting together computers myself and knowing whats in it.. I just use the website to help get a list together.
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[QUOTE="MonsieurX"]2nd build. Don't get the V4,nowhere near as good as the M4. And not a fan of those water coolers,air cooling ftw. And I'd get a better\bigger casegt350tsc
Are you referring to the motherboard when you say V4 and M4? If so what motherboard would you suggest? and yeah I think I'll drop the water cooler for bigger case. It would be easier to work with for me. As for pre built computers I've never really been a fan of them I like putting together computers myself and knowing whats in it.. I just use the website to help get a list together.

I'm talking about the SSD. I inderstand it might be cheap...but not worth it

The v4 would have to be significantly cheaper than any other SSD to be worth buying. At the current prices, you can get an SSD that is several times faster for $5-20 more depending on the model and capacity. If you're lucky, you may be able to catch a hot sale and get a good SSD (say Samsung SSD 830 for instance) for less than the v4. Hence I really can't recommend the v4 at all; you're better off waiting a short while for a sale on a better SSD, or just pay slightly more now if you're in a position where waiting is not possible (a drive failure for example).

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#6 gt350tsc
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[QUOTE="gt350tsc"][QUOTE="MonsieurX"]2nd build. Don't get the V4,nowhere near as good as the M4. And not a fan of those water coolers,air cooling ftw. And I'd get a better\bigger caseMonsieurX

Are you referring to the motherboard when you say V4 and M4? If so what motherboard would you suggest? and yeah I think I'll drop the water cooler for bigger case. It would be easier to work with for me. As for pre built computers I've never really been a fan of them I like putting together computers myself and knowing whats in it.. I just use the website to help get a list together.

I'm talking about the SSD. I inderstand it might be cheap...but not worth it

The v4 would have to be significantly cheaper than any other SSD to be worth buying. At the current prices, you can get an SSD that is several times faster for $5-20 more depending on the model and capacity. If you're lucky, you may be able to catch a hot sale and get a good SSD (say Samsung SSD 830 for instance) for less than the v4. Hence I really can't recommend the v4 at all; you're better off waiting a short while for a sale on a better SSD, or just pay slightly more now if you're in a position where waiting is not possible (a drive failure for example).

O I get it now after checking the specs between the two SSD's. So I'll change to the Crucial CT128M4SSD1 instead. Less space but faster yep I get it , Thank you for the help :)

 

Edit: I decided to drop one of the 2TB drive to go with a : Crucial M4 256GB  instead.

So it looks like this 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/B1Pd
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/B1Pd/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/B1Pd/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LX ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial M4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($386.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Gaming 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($92.33 @ TigerDirect)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHOS104-06 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Drive ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($135.62 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1409.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-02 12:37 EST-0500)

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[QUOTE="MonsieurX"]

[QUOTE="gt350tsc"] Are you referring to the motherboard when you say V4 and M4? If so what motherboard would you suggest? and yeah I think I'll drop the water cooler for bigger case. It would be easier to work with for me. As for pre built computers I've never really been a fan of them I like putting together computers myself and knowing whats in it.. I just use the website to help get a list together. gt350tsc

I'm talking about the SSD. I inderstand it might be cheap...but not worth it

The v4 would have to be significantly cheaper than any other SSD to be worth buying. At the current prices, you can get an SSD that is several times faster for $5-20 more depending on the model and capacity. If you're lucky, you may be able to catch a hot sale and get a good SSD (say Samsung SSD 830 for instance) for less than the v4. Hence I really can't recommend the v4 at all; you're better off waiting a short while for a sale on a better SSD, or just pay slightly more now if you're in a position where waiting is not possible (a drive failure for example).

O I get it now after checking the specs between the two SSD's. So I'll change to the Crucial CT128M4SSD1 instead. Less space but faster yep I get it , Thank you for the help :)

 

Edit: I decided to drop one of the 2TB drive to go with a : Crucial M4 256GB  instead.

So it looks like this 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/B1Pd
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/B1Pd/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/B1Pd/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LX ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial M4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($386.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Gaming 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($92.33 @ TigerDirect)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHOS104-06 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Drive ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($135.62 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1409.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-02 12:37 EST-0500)

Looks really good to me. :)
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Get 2X4GB RAM sticks so you can run dual-channel.
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Get 2X4GB RAM sticks so you can run dual-channel.Blistrax
This, 1 8GB stick is a bad idea.
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#10 gt350tsc
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[QUOTE="Blistrax"]Get 2X4GB RAM sticks so you can run dual-channel.kraken2109

 

This, 1 8GB stick is a bad idea.

Yep, I'll make the change to my list. I haven't ordered anything yet. Just a list I"m getting together.

I can't afford to order it all once so I'm gonna start with the stuff that I know that won't fall out of date, Stuff like Case , Power supply and OS.

I'm not sure if I'm gonna with windows 8 or 7.I'm really disliking how some games won't even start up or just freeze or crash under windows 8. Its a nice OS has nice interface that I didn't like at first but grew to like it after a while.

Anybody know If I install windows 8 64bit upgrade on my system and as long remove it off my old one? I've got the disks from Microsoft when upgraded my 32bit windows xp. I've tried doing some research on it and it's always left me quite confused.

Edit: The list my change because by time I've got the money saved for the main (Motherboard, CPU,Ram and video card) stuff new stuff may come out lol.