AMD set up

marktilbrook · Jul 22, 2014

Hey guys I've decided to get a new processor and I was thinking the AMD FX-8320 because it's cheaper than the i5 4670 or 4690 and the base clock speed is slightly higher. But this is my first time using AMD so what is a good motherboard for it? And is it as simple as using intel. I currently have a gtx 770 and 8gb ram. Will this be okay? If not let me know what to do. .

legend001523 · Jul 22, 2014

If you have a nvidia card, why not go intel? It;'s a myth that they sometimes run better but majority of people who have intel cpu have nvidia gpu

woworwow · Jul 22, 2014

You need to be more careful with AMD processors. They put the pin on the CPU not on the board. But installing the cooler is easier on AMD, in my opinion.
What's your budget for the motherboard?
Will you overclock it?

Beezy · Jul 22, 2014

The ASUS M5A97 R2.0 for non overclocking. a Gigabyte UD3 or ASrock 990fx for overclocking. cant honestly recommend the M5A99FX pro im using right now for my FX 8320 (ASUS board), socket gets too hot.

the FX 8320 is a wonderful chip, i have mine tweaked to perfection right now. Idles at 1800 Mhz, jumps to 3.9 ghz under some stress and under heavy load they bump up to 4.1 ghz. Never had a single problem gaming, and ive noticed less problems on my rig than my good buddy's (i have FX 8320 + HD 7870, he has i5 4570 + GTX 770), granted we play different games.

marktilbrook · Jul 22, 2014

For a motherboard my budget is about 150 dollars. And I'm not really planning on over clocking it.

Beezy · Jul 22, 2014

marktilbrook :

Do you have a decent cooler? The M5A97 r2.0 (not the LE version) usually goes for 80-90$. Use the extra cash to buy a Hyper 212 EVO cooler. even if you dont overclock the cooler is much much better than the stock and is silent compared

marktilbrook · Jul 22, 2014

So what's the best cheap motherboard for non over clocking? That's what I need to know

marktilbrook · Jul 22, 2014

I'm hoping to not buy a cooler because I just want to be able to use the cooler that comes with the CPU and my case has an ok cooler

Beezy · Jul 22, 2014

marktilbrook :

http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-M5A97-R2-0-SATA-Motherboard/dp/B008V9959O

and the overclocking option if you ever change your mind
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128514

marktilbrook · Jul 22, 2014

Will the http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-M5A97-R2-0-SATA-Motherboard/dp/B008V9959O be good for the future too? 2 years?

woworwow · Jul 22, 2014

Those specs will be good enough for gaming for the next 3 years or more

marktilbrook · Jul 22, 2014

woworwow :

With most games on ultra right?

woworwow · Jul 22, 2014

Depends on the resolution.
Maybe not on ultra. Expect about medium to high settings on future games (like farcry 4, gta v, etc)
For current games, (like fc3, bf4, ac4) you can run on ultra but without anti aliasing

marktilbrook · Jul 22, 2014

Okay we'll if I upgrade to a 8350 will I be able to run ultra or is it better to go for a i5 4690.

woworwow · Jul 22, 2014

The processor is fine. If you want higher graphics settings, upgrade your graphics card.

marktilbrook · Jul 22, 2014

Will a gtx 770 2gb with 8 gb ram not be able to run near ultra? + the 8350.

Beezy · Jul 22, 2014

marktilbrook :

yes just keep in mind its a sinlge GPU solution rig. the 970 chipset boards are not good with Xfire/SLI. So when you do need to upgrade it will only be to a new, single, considerably stronger GPU.

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