what is the best GPU for my A8 6600k to upgrade?

blindfolded · Sep 10, 2014

Hi Guys/Masters.. i need your help, i would like to upgrade next month, I want to know what is the BEST GPU for my AMD A8 6600k APU?

My Rig
AMD A8 6600k APU
Gigabyte G1 Sniper A88x Motherboard
2x 4gb 1866mhz G Skill Ares RAM
6pcs 120mm Fans installed
Cooler Master Hyper T4 Cooler
64gb SSD (win 7 Pro 64bit)
1TB HDD
Cougar Challenger ATX Case
EVGA 500B 500watts PSU

Don't mind the budget...
Thanks in Advance!

iamlegend · Sep 10, 2014

For your statement "don`t mind the budget" I`ll suggest the R9 280.
Best mid range card.

Dazinek · Sep 10, 2014

I plus the r9 280. Or If you feel iffy on the r9 280, go ahead and get a 7870.

blindfolded · Sep 10, 2014

Thanks for the reply guys... but?....
According to >>> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202046 Specification <<<

The R9 280x need...
750W (or greater) power supply with one 150W 8-pin and one 75W 6-pin PCI Express power connector recommended

1000W (or greater) power supply with one 150W 8-pin and one 75W 6-pin PCI Express power connector recommended for AMD CrossFire technology in dual mode

Dazinek · Sep 10, 2014

They over do the official requirements... the 280x on full load consumes around 350w by itself.. But go for the r9 280 like this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121867&cm_re=r9_280-_-14-121-867-_-Product

blindfolded · Sep 10, 2014

Dazinek :

Will my EVGA 500watts PSU can handle this card and the entire system? or I should upgrade my PSU also?
and the other thing.. any bottle-necking between my A8 6600k and R9 280?... thanks again for the help...

Dazinek · Sep 10, 2014

At higher video setting, yes it will bottleneck some games. And your 500w will be fine. If you have the extra money laying around, I would recommend on buying another cpu + motherboard as the A series isn't made for high-end gaming.

iamlegend · Sep 10, 2014

Man Dazinek, you are correct I do agree with you but one thing I disagree that A series can also handle intense gaming. I`m using the Kaveri and I can get stable FPS in ultra settings. Stable as in solid rock stable.

All in all I agree with you, but I`m not sure about the PSU, I`m running 7970 with 600W PSU, I`m not sure for 500W.

blindfolded · Sep 10, 2014

Dazinek :

yeah! I'm planning to build a new rig maybe early next year, maybe Fx 8core or intel i5 something... but for now I just want to play new games with mid-high setting, anyways.. thank your very much! I really appreciate your help and for that #X99fast reply...... ^^ and for now....................R9 280 coming up ...

iamlegend · Sep 10, 2014

Nice choice. It`s better to get the R9 280 OC edition so that you have room for Overclocking if you will decide to upgrade. Performance will be lightly slower than the 280X.

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