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Best graphics card for amd a10 5700 cpu?

xdthevoidxdJun 19, 2014, 12:50 PM

I want to upgrade the graphics of my pc, but I'm worried that if I get an expensive, somewhat high end one that the cpu might bottleneck it. It's a quad core, three point something ghz(3.4 i believe). Someone on another post of mine said that there's no point getting a better gpu than than the gtx 750 ti, is that true? Don't worry about my psu, since I'm upgrading it anyways, but I'm just wondering if my cpu will waste a gpu's power by bottlenecking it. If it will, what's the best one that won't be bottlenecked? Thanks!

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swifty_morganJun 19, 2014, 12:57 PM

watch this........ but I found there's a point where it doesn't make sense..$$/performance.............http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CC8QtwIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DsWans5FU4cU&ei=PECjU7G1OaessATwwoHYCg&usg=AFQjCNG-HVRFuGi1Dmw-osUKPRE_ZhwLlw&bvm=bv.69411363,d.cWc
sourodipJun 19, 2014, 1:01 PM

What CPU do u have? Give it's details. What is your budget?

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Maxime506Jun 19, 2014, 1:01 PM

A10-5700 isn't too strong for a high-end GPU, there're two options available:

1. Go for GTX 750ti without even considering your PSU (It's TDP is just 60W, u don't need additional 6-pin PCI power conductor)

or 2. R7-260X (if ur PSU's +12V output is more than 25A, and it has 6-pin connector) then u don't need to worry, plus R7-260X is relative cheaper than the still overpriced 750ti and they're on a tie.

According to tomshardware's article, http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/build-your-own-budget-amd-pc,3807.html, A r7-260x/750ti is best fit for Athlon X4 750K CPU, and A10-5700 is inferior since the multiplier is locked, so there's no point going over R9-270 (another option that's better than 260X, but using more energy as the TDP is 150W over 260X's 115W, prefer games needing more graphic power, 30A on +12V rail is recommended.)
sourodipJun 19, 2014, 1:06 PM

Actually a A10-5700 can handle a 270x/280 and the bottleneck will be as per the game u are running.
xdthevoidxdJun 19, 2014, 1:23 PM

Just to be sure, the gtx 750 ti will be fine for this cpu?
swifty_morganJun 19, 2014, 1:30 PM

if that's what you want to buy, buy it. it's good enough.

sourodipJun 19, 2014, 1:38 PM

Yes, it would handle a 750Ti perfectly and even a 270x.

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