amd a6-5400k bottlenecked (r9-280x) help!!

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
rdawg16

rdawg16

Reputable
Jul 31, 2014
233
0
4,710
i knew that my CPU is going to bottleneck my new r9 280x so i just installed new graphics card Asus R9 280x but i never thought that it would bottleneck that much like i have to play any games using LOW SETTINGS!!!! can anyone tell me which will be best processor to buy? that will not cause any kind of bottleneck?? it would be better if anyone can found one within FM2 socket like i'm confused i'm thinking to get AMD FX-8350 but i need to change the Motherboard too.. or i'm thinking to get the AMD 760K Richland.. If i can save some money it would be better but the fact is the AMD 760K Richland will also bottleneck the gpu but not like the 5400k :p please suggest me some best ideas :'(

Spec
CPU: AMD A6-5400k clocked @4.4ghz
GPU: Asus R9 280X
RAM: 12gb
PSU: Corsair Enthusiast series TX750
HDD: 500gb
 
Solution
gear999
That would not bottleneck anything at all. Just a suggestion though, what about the 8320? It's the same thing, just with a lower clock and $50 cheaper.
Sort by date Sort by votes
gear999

gear999

Reputable
Jun 19, 2014
407
0
4,960
The 760K would certainly be an improvement due to the added cores but I wouldn't recommend it. Get either the 740 or 750K or, if you want, get an AM3+ motherboard, and use at least a FX 6300.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
C

caqde

Distinguished
May 31, 2007
1,281
0
19,960
The 760K being based on the refined Piledriver Richland core may boast better performance than the 750K and Overclock better also given the CPU features a 400Mhz higher stock clock and more P States than the 750K. Richland's APU's have a much more CPU focused power management system so if this moves over the the 760K it may be something to think about I just wish someone would benchmark this CPU against the 750K.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
C

caqde

Distinguished
May 31, 2007
1,281
0
19,960


Originally thats what I thought until I looked them up and noticed the 750K is Trinity based and the 760K is Richland based. Quite an eye opener :)
 
Upvote 1 Downvote
rdawg16

rdawg16

Reputable
Jul 31, 2014
233
0
4,710


so i if i get the 760k will i face any bottleneck???

 
Upvote 0 Downvote
rdawg16

rdawg16

Reputable
Jul 31, 2014
233
0
4,710

yea i have to get a motherboard too but which one should i get ?? like i have been always using Asrock so is ASrock good ? i like the features they have specially UEFI bios and their overclocking options :)
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Alex Kelly

Alex Kelly

Honorable
Oct 12, 2013
2,610
0
13,460


Agreed. But If he doesn't take that option and is going to buy a new motherboard for an 8320, I definitely think a switch to Intel is the way to go. :)
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
LucoTF

LucoTF

Splendid
Sep 6, 2013
6,414
1
27,960


Totally agree. AMD chips really need an OC to get the most from them so you inevietably end up getting an aftermarket cooler and a board with decent power phases and cooling...


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($83.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $223.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-01 09:28 EDT-0400

Which doesn't really work out any cheaper than an i5 + budget board combo...


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($187.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-DGS R2.0 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $234.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-01 09:30 EDT-0400

And if you're looking at the FX-8xxx series then an i5 build is often the cheaper option :)
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
rdawg16

rdawg16

Reputable
Jul 31, 2014
233
0
4,710


fx-8350 out performs core i5 k edition watch this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eu8Sekdb-IE
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Alex Kelly

Alex Kelly

Honorable
Oct 12, 2013
2,610
0
13,460


One YouTube video does not prove anything.
The i5 is the better and cheaper option once all things are considered.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
rdawg16

rdawg16

Reputable
Jul 31, 2014
233
0
4,710


well there are several videos not only one lol and "DON'T BE A FAN BOY" :p

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICVeN6WEGgg (part 1)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uD6UcsVG56g (part 2)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHnsfIJtZ2o (part 3)

there are tons of videos go check it out if you really want to know the difference..... don't get me wrong as there are tons of tests and videos that's why i'm curious :p
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Alex Kelly

Alex Kelly

Honorable
Oct 12, 2013
2,610
0
13,460


I'm not a 'FAN BOY'. I just know what I'm talking about.
The i5 series draws less power, is faster in games and others apps and runs cooler.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
rdawg16

rdawg16

Reputable
Jul 31, 2014
233
0
4,710


ya i totally AGREE with that and The fact is Intel will be always the best but i will buy the FX-8350 just to try something new :p
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
C

caqde

Distinguished
May 31, 2007
1,281
0
19,960


AMD had the title for best from Mid 1999 to uhm... 2006 or 2008? (Depending on if you say Intel took over with the Core 2 series or the Nehalem i7's) Intel made the same mistake AMD just made if the new architecture by Jim Keller is anything as good as the Athlon was to AMD in 1999 then this might change in 2016 which would be about the time it took intel to make their new architecture that started taking over the speed crown from AMD. Mind you anything could happen in the next few years :)

Anyways enjoy your new processor :)
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom