Want to buy R9 270X and FX 9370 : Help me pls

Abhise · Oct 7, 2014

Hello, experts. I'm here again with a new question. My new system has a XFX R9 270X graphics card. I also have Corsair VS 650 psu for power supply. Now I want to buy a Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 Motherboard
and a AMD FX 9370 processor. Also I want to upgrade my RAM up to 8 GB (I have 6 GB now). My question is, can I power up all these to play Ultra high quality games?????thanks in advance.

lightcloud · Oct 7, 2014

I would personally say get a FX-8350 and just overclock it yourself to the speed of the FX-9370. The FX-9370 is basically an overclocked version of ghr FX-8350 if I am not mistaken.

And don't forget if you do prefer the FX-9370, it will overheat a lot. And you will need throw in some cash for a CPU cooler.

Novuake · Oct 7, 2014

DO NOT get the FX9370. It is just a overclocked FX 8350 with a nightmarish thermal threshold(with BARELY better performance). Get the FX 8350/8320/8370E and cooler and overclock it yourself.

You will need a better graphics card to do "Ultra high quality games". Try for a GTX970.

What is your complete budget? Where are you purchasing? Online store? Link?

chromic · Oct 7, 2014

You are better off with an 8320/8350/8370E

Or just swap to intel, 4690k and a nice Z97 motherboard

i7Baby · Oct 7, 2014

I think more people are looking at 9370's because their prices have just dropped. But to run them you need a more expensive 220W capable motherboards and a very good CPU cooler. These more than cancel out any price drops.

AMD also released a new FX8370 and its lower powered cousin the FX8370E. I would highly recommend you using these CPUs instead. And make sure you have a good 990fx motherboard.

rockie_ · Oct 7, 2014

Dont buy a heater ! AMD FX 9370 is 220W . FX 8350 -125W .

smackers_12 · Oct 7, 2014

Get an fx-8xxx series chip. I wouldnt try too much overclocking on that psu or run a 9370 on that psu.

Abhise · Oct 7, 2014

Novuake :

I do not have much budget friend, My budget is around 35,000 INR ( $450), and as I'm from India.....I do buy from flipkart or Amazon. These are the largest online stores here. So pls tell me considering this criteria. thanks

lightcloud · Oct 7, 2014

In my opinion, I would change the CPU to a FX-8350 and get a CPU cooler. And then change the PSU a to a one from tier 1-2 (link to the PSU tier list will be listed below).

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

Abhise · Oct 7, 2014

chromic :

Should I buy this motherboard???
http://www.flipkart.com/msi-z97-gaming-3-motherboard/p/itmdwrbyxpgkpuef?pid=MBDDWRBV5FSW6XCW&otracker=from-search&srno=t_1&query=z97+motherboard&ref=e6dfc478-bf0c-41a7-922d-bcd90a4e6817

i7Baby · Oct 7, 2014

You can see on the CPU Support List - http://www.gigabyte.com.au/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3901# - that your motherboard doesn't support the fx9370 anyway. Bios won't let it work.

Abhise · Oct 7, 2014

lightcloud :

Ok, I will go for those then. But wait, you're telling me that VS650 can't handle this???

i7Baby · Oct 7, 2014

The VS 650 can provide enough power. But its not a very good quality power supply.

Novuake · Oct 7, 2014

Try and base your build on this :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($98.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Biostar TA970 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($237.30 @ Newegg)
Total: $396.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-07 06:56 EDT-0400

If there is money left, get a GTX970 or FX-8320, depending on what you can afford.

lightcloud · Oct 7, 2014

Your PSU is sufficient but it's not a good one if you plan to overclock. And I also wouldn't recommend a the VS, it is a tier 3. I would always recommend a tier 1-2.

Abhise · Oct 7, 2014

i7Baby :

But i7baby , I have a mobo......Gigabyte H61M-S2P which supports LGA1155, so can I buy an i7-3770k processor as it supports LGA 1155??? Will my Corsair VS650 psu be able to power it up???

i7Baby · Oct 7, 2014

You said "Now I want to buy a Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 Motherboard and a AMD FX 9370 processor"

lightcloud · Oct 7, 2014

I am really confused mate. Is it a Intel CPU or an AMD CPU. Please make up your mind so we can assist you out.

Abhise · Oct 7, 2014

i7Baby :

yes, this is one my best choices.....but it doesn't matter if I get an i7......so pls tell me

Abhise · Oct 7, 2014

lightcloud :

Choice.1 is AMD and Choice.2 is Intel

lightcloud · Oct 7, 2014

The thread is about the AMD CPU, so we will go along with it.

But I had rather get a FX instead of an i7 if you are only gaming and not editing.

rockie_ · Oct 7, 2014

Abhise :

Get Core i5 ! i5 3570K for instance

CPU support list of your mobo
http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=4066

i7Baby · Oct 7, 2014

Get a Z87 mobo to go with your i7 3770k. Or better still get a Z97 mobo and i5 4690k.

Abhise · Oct 7, 2014

thank u verrry much for your answers frndssss...um sorry....expertsssss

lightcloud · Oct 7, 2014

No worries we are all here to help.

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