- Mar 22, 2014
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Hello, I am in need of some advice on a computer that I am building. First let me say that, this is my first attempt at putting a computer together, even conceptually. My knowledge of computers and their inner workings is some what limited. (Although I have learned a lot, and I have an open mind). My main goal with this computer is to be able to play games like WoW, ESO, and Titanfall at High-Ultra-Max settings at 40+ FPS (Preferably 60) My budget goal is under $1000 USD (excluding Monitors and Peripherals)*
That being said I really like what I have seen and read about the AMD FX series of Processors and have chosen to build around the AMD FX 6300. Currently what I have is as follows:
CPU: AMD FX 6300 3.5GHz 6-Core
MB: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3
GPU: Gigabyte Geforce GTX 770 2GB 256-Bit GDDR5
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600
Now I have a few questions:
1: The GA-990FXA-UD3 only has PCI-E 2x16** slots and the GTX 770 has PCI-E 3 interface, now from what I know the generation of the PCI-E is how much band-with it allows or something. Will the GTX 770 be able to perform in a PCI-E2 slot? Will it bottleneck?
1b: If I can't use the GTX 770, what is a good alternative for PCI-E2?
2:The GTX 770 has 2GB and is GDDR5. is 2GB enough? Would it be more cost efficient to go to a GDDR3 GPU?
3:Should I stick with the AMD FX 6300 or move up to the 6350 or even the 8300/8350? Or should I switch to a different processor?
4: Is 8GB of Ram enough to play games especially on High-Ultra Settings?
5: Opinions on Cyberpowerpc/Ibuypower (sorry if this has been answered already)
*I have a total of $1400 USD allocated for the PC and Peripherals
**I can't find an AMD AM3+ socket Motherboard that has PCI-E3 slots (not sure one exists)
I know this is long but I appreciate you taking your time to read it. (Hope it's detailed enough)
Thanks in advance! Have a cookie! *Gives Cookie*
That being said I really like what I have seen and read about the AMD FX series of Processors and have chosen to build around the AMD FX 6300. Currently what I have is as follows:
CPU: AMD FX 6300 3.5GHz 6-Core
MB: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3
GPU: Gigabyte Geforce GTX 770 2GB 256-Bit GDDR5
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600
Now I have a few questions:
1: The GA-990FXA-UD3 only has PCI-E 2x16** slots and the GTX 770 has PCI-E 3 interface, now from what I know the generation of the PCI-E is how much band-with it allows or something. Will the GTX 770 be able to perform in a PCI-E2 slot? Will it bottleneck?
1b: If I can't use the GTX 770, what is a good alternative for PCI-E2?
2:The GTX 770 has 2GB and is GDDR5. is 2GB enough? Would it be more cost efficient to go to a GDDR3 GPU?
3:Should I stick with the AMD FX 6300 or move up to the 6350 or even the 8300/8350? Or should I switch to a different processor?
4: Is 8GB of Ram enough to play games especially on High-Ultra Settings?
5: Opinions on Cyberpowerpc/Ibuypower (sorry if this has been answered already)
*I have a total of $1400 USD allocated for the PC and Peripherals
**I can't find an AMD AM3+ socket Motherboard that has PCI-E3 slots (not sure one exists)
I know this is long but I appreciate you taking your time to read it. (Hope it's detailed enough)
Thanks in advance! Have a cookie! *Gives Cookie*
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