How will this CPU and GPU do together?

H2OMC · Sep 3, 2013

First off: this is my first post. It's also worth noting that this is my first time building a PC and although I'm picking everything up pretty fast I'm nowhere near an expert.

My question for the forum is will this CPU http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=AD3300OJBX&c=CJ and this GPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121633 play well together? I'm talking about bottlenecking etc. I'm on a tight budget and I've been looking into upgrading to an AMD FX processor but the motherboard I had in mind for the A4-3300 isn't going to work for an FX because of the different socket type. I'm not going to be doing any video editing on this PC it's really just a budget gaming rig. So if I don't need a super amped up CPU I won't get one. Depending on what kind of answers I get my next question might be what is the best inexpensive AM3+ motherboard.

DelightfulDucklings · Sep 3, 2013

The GPU you've chosen is a nice budget GPU that will perform nicely at lower resolutions (below 1080p) however I would not recommend getting an APU at all, especially the one you've chosen as it is the oldest generation APU you will not be able to play games at all apart from indie games etc.. I would strongly recommend saving up more money and buying the cheapest fx chip you can afford because then you will at least be able to play demanding games with it

rattlehead2112 · Sep 3, 2013

Well,
Go for FX 4100 with a Gigabye GA-78LMT
7750 is a great card but try to get a 7770 if you can, it got the award for best entry level GPU under $100 by Tom's reviews

H2OMC · Sep 3, 2013

DelightfulDucklings :

Ok! Thanks. rattlehead who responded as well gave me a suggestion on an FX chip so I'll check that out.

H2OMC · Sep 3, 2013

rattlehead2112 :

I'll check them out. Thanks.

DelightfulDucklings · Sep 3, 2013

Yeah the chip that he/she suggested is the cheapest fx chip you can get and would work well with the GPU you chose

H2OMC · Sep 3, 2013

rattlehead2112 :

I forgot to ask, do you have any suggestions on whose 7770 to get?

DelightfulDucklings · Sep 3, 2013

Sapphire make excellence card, I would strongly recommend getting a sapphire 7770, given you can afford it. Prioritise getting a better CPU into your budget before you get a better GPU

H2OMC · Sep 3, 2013

DelightfulDucklings :

Yep the GPU is going to be an upgrade a few weeks after I get the build together. I'll look up the sapphire. I'm going to post my new parts list as well now that I've got these sugestions.

H2OMC · Sep 3, 2013

Here's the updated build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/H2OMC/saved/2jyx

EDIT: Scratch that. THIS is the updated build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/H2OMC/saved/2jyx (added the sapphire radeon instad of the asus i had on there.

DelightfulDucklings · Sep 3, 2013

That seems like a nice balanced build, if possible get 8gb of ram just purely because it's a cheap upgrade but it's not a biggie and could be done at a later date. Also if you ever plan to upgrade your GPU further you will need a bigger power supply but that's up to you

H2OMC · Sep 3, 2013

DelightfulDucklings :

Thanks! The build isn't entirely mine, I used a cheaper $300 build from Lifehacker as a framework to get me going. And I'm definitely going to get some ram (hopefully max it out with 16GB) as my second upgrade after I get the GPU. As for the power supply upgrading that isn't a matter of unplug one thing, remove it and slot the new one in but I'll do it if I need to.
Thanks again for the help.

DelightfulDucklings · Sep 3, 2013

No problem, that's what this forums for

Remember to close the thread if your done

H2OMC · Sep 3, 2013

DelightfulDucklings :

By close the thread you mean mark as solved right?

DelightfulDucklings · Sep 3, 2013

Yea, you just have to pick a solution

knightmike · Sep 3, 2013

You might want to consider the Athlon X4 750K. Tom's Hardware recommended it this month as their entry-level gaming CPU. It's enough to feed the 7850 and more than enough for the 7770. Great choice by the way. It's one of the best bang-for-buck GPUs you can get along with the 7790.

I have to nitpick your RAM decision. You're wasting money trying to save money. Your plan is to get 2x2 GB sticks now and upgrade later. If I were you, I would buy a 4 GB stick now and another when you can. You'll take a small performance hit until you get your 2nd stick so you can run in dual channel but it's negligible. 8 GB gives you breathing room. 16 GB is overkill.

H2OMC · Sep 4, 2013

knightmike :

I see what you're saying there about the RAM. Makes sense. I hadn't thought much about the RAM since I took it from a similar build and it's not a super personal preference type part. I'll go look for a 4gb stick and also take a closer look at the Athlon.
Thanks for the suggestions.

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