Best MOBO, GPU, and processor for $800-1000?

gorebs24 · May 19, 2013

I already have the case and a 700watt PSU. I currently have a standard crap MOBO with an a8-5600k/7850 OC, and 8gb ram, but I'll be upgrading near the end of summer to compete with the upcoming consoles.

Someone Somewhere · May 20, 2013

What PSU? Some crap ones can be really bad.

Your a8 might be worth reusing with a decent mobo - OC it. Then add a second 7850.

gorebs24 · May 20, 2013

It's a Corsair GS700. I was considering crossfiring a 7850 with it. I was just afraid of a potential bottleneck. What card would you say compares to 2 7850's?

Zero_ · May 20, 2013

If you are in the $800-1000 range, I'd suggest waiting for a couple of weeks and snagging a i5 4670k with a Z87 mobo. That will cost you ~$400.

Someone Somewhere · May 20, 2013

Yeah, and get a 7970 or something.

OTOH though, you could get a new MB and cooler, a fast GPU, and get yourself a nice screen - maybe QHD.

beoza · May 20, 2013

I agree with Zero_ wait a few weeks for Haswell, and since you said you'd be building near the end of summer you'll also be able to take advantage of some of the back to school sales that etailers like Newegg have going on at that time. You'll also have reviews and benchmarks to use to help pick parts.

GeSunDheit · May 20, 2013

Corsair GS700 only 80% efficiently, pure output only 560W more less.. Your VGA 7850 consume 150-175W, if you crosfire, theoritically from web amd : http://www.amd.com/US/PRODUCTS/DESKTOP/GRAPHICS/7000/7850/Pages/radeon-7850.aspx#2, recommend minimum 600w & 8gb ram.. to avoid bottleneck, you shall upgrade your psu to minimum 800W 80+ pure bronze certified psu or greater ( mine using Corsair HX850W, 90% efficiency with 2 SLI Msi GTX660Ti Power Edition/OC, each use 150W)

Someone Somewhere · May 20, 2013

Sorry, that's FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Delusion). Efficiency only adds input, not takes away output. A 700W 80% PSU will merely use 875W from the wall.

7850s can't use more than 150W (75 from slot, 75 from 6-pin connector) each. 100W CPU.

Your PSU will easily handle a pair of 7850s.

Zero_ · May 20, 2013

GeSunDheit :

Are you serious? I thought people were beyond this level of ignorance.

gorebs24 · May 20, 2013

I'm not real sure what is being said about the PSU, but I'm assuming from the comments that his statement was incorrect! The new Haswell seems to be the way to go and that mobo looks amazing. So those and say the 7970? I looked up crossfiring and a lot of people were concerned about micostuttering.

Zero_ · May 20, 2013

gorebs24 :

Yes he was incorrect.

CF is overrated. Stick with the HD7970 until it can't do what you want it to do, sell it, and grab a newer card which can.

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