CPU and mobo for gtx 970

Hayden Hutsell · Sep 28, 2014

I plan on getting a gigabyte gtx 970 near the holidays, but can't decide if I should go amd or Intel. I am look for mobo and processor combos, thanks for any help.
Also, I'm worried about bottle necking, I don't want to spend 360 dollars and get 200 worth of performance.

Sanjay Srivastava · Sep 28, 2014

go for intel then

amd nvidia compatibility isnt really good

you might wanna go with i7 4770k

Wolfshadw · Sep 28, 2014

amd nvidia compatibility isnt really good

Completely and utterly false.

That said, which way you go is going to depend on your budget and intended usage (I assume gaming). If budget allows, go Intel. If not, AMD may be the way to go. Ask again when you're closer to purchasing.

-Wolf sends

Sanjay Srivastava · Sep 28, 2014

his budget is 360 $

rk_ftw · Sep 28, 2014

Sanjay Srivastava :

Where is it written that it's not good?

@Hayden - What is your budget? We can go from there.

Wolfshadw · Sep 28, 2014

He's saying he doesn't want to purchase a $360 graphics card and only get $200 of performance. He doesn't say what the complete system budget is.

-Wolf sends

Hayden Hutsell · Sep 28, 2014

My budget is 450, and the only problem I have with Intel is one, no experience, two, all the horror stories about the mobos failing being DOA or some other problem. I plan on purchasing next week. Also I will have to over clock my mother board to accept my ram. Is that easy?

Hayden Hutsell · Sep 28, 2014

Also don't account the graphics card into that. I'll get the card later when its for sure going to be in stock.

unknownofprob · Sep 28, 2014

Sanjay Srivastava :

AMD-Nvidia compatibility?

DubbleClick · Sep 28, 2014

Hayden Hutsell :

For $450, below should be your best option:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($338.95 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($112.99 @ Mwave)
Total: $451.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-28 10:18 EDT-0400

Wolfshadw · Sep 28, 2014

@ Hayden Hutsell - If you have $450 budgeted for just the CPU/Motherboard combo, the the Intel Combo DubbleClick links would be the best, despite "all the horror stories" you've heard. While there are some instances where motherboard have failed, it is just as common for an AMD motherboard to fail as it is an Intel motherboard.

-Wolf sends

Hayden Hutsell · Sep 28, 2014

Last question: I have the evga super nova 850 b2 bronze certified PSU. Will it work?

Wolfshadw · Sep 28, 2014

Yes. That power supply is more than sufficient for your system build.

-Wolf sends

DubbleClick · Sep 28, 2014

Wolfshadw :

This.

However, as for the motherboard, you may want to update your bios if you plan on using auto voltage settings. Most boards should already be updated to F3+, but I'm sure there are still some F1 version boards out. As they released before the DC cpu's, the voltage control for those is not as good as the one of later Bios versions.

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