Processor for Radeon R9 290X

Jcichoski · Feb 24, 2014

I am building a new computer which i the Radeon r9 290x. And my motherboard requires a 4th gen processors. I want to be able to make sure that i can use the full power of my graphics cards. And make sure that its at the best possible speed for gaming.

Motherboard:
http://www.frys.com/product/7698137?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
Graphics Card:
http://www.frys.com/product/7972010?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

CTurbo · Feb 24, 2014

You didn't give a budget, but everybody here including myself will say get an i5-4670k

Jcichoski · Feb 24, 2014

CTurbo :

For the processor i am willing to go to 400$. Was also thinking Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz. just need a second thought

CTurbo · Feb 24, 2014

The 4670k is 95-99% as good as the 4770k in gaming.