MatthewGL Reputable Jul 21, 2014 4 0 4,510 Sep 24, 2014 #1 I want to upgrade to an R9 280x and I was wondering if I would be bottlenecking with my A8-6600k. I need help with this because I like my processor, and I really don't want to have to upgrade that as well. Can I please have some help.
I want to upgrade to an R9 280x and I was wondering if I would be bottlenecking with my A8-6600k. I need help with this because I like my processor, and I really don't want to have to upgrade that as well. Can I please have some help.
Solution RobCrezz Sep 24, 2014 Yeah your CPU/APU is not very good, so will hold back performance of the 280x.
U Usman Sajid Honorable Jul 27, 2013 669 0 11,060 Sep 24, 2014 #2 Yup in games like battlefiled multiplayer u most certainly will get bottleneck. Upvote 0 Downvote
RobCrezz Expert Ambassador Mar 14, 2013 19,080 99 75,190 Sep 24, 2014 Solution #3 Yeah your CPU/APU is not very good, so will hold back performance of the 280x. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
MatthewGL Reputable Jul 21, 2014 4 0 4,510 Sep 25, 2014 #4 Would an R9 270x/ R9 270 be ok, or would I have to upgrade my processor for that? Upvote 0 Downvote
RobCrezz Expert Ambassador Mar 14, 2013 19,080 99 75,190 Sep 25, 2014 #5 MatthewGL : Would an R9 270x/ R9 270 be ok, or would I have to upgrade my processor for that? Both will work fine, but your processor will still hold them back in some more cpu demanding games. Upvote 0 Downvote
MatthewGL : Would an R9 270x/ R9 270 be ok, or would I have to upgrade my processor for that? Both will work fine, but your processor will still hold them back in some more cpu demanding games.
MatthewGL Reputable Jul 21, 2014 4 0 4,510 Sep 25, 2014 #6 Okay, thanks guys for your answers. Upvote 0 Downvote