Best possible GPU for an FX-6300(stock clocks)?

ToxicFantom · Jul 28, 2015

What is the absolute best graphics card I can get for my FX-6300 with minimal bottlenecks? Can't overclock it, because my motherboard is rather cheap.

Full specs:

CPU: FX-6300
MOBO: ASUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS
RAM: 4GB HyperX BLU 1600MHZ
HDD: 320G WD BLU
PSU: CX500
GPU: HD 6570

Xemko · Jul 28, 2015

What are the rest of your specs? PSU?
r9 280/ gtx 960 / r9 380 should do fine.

ToxicFantom · Jul 28, 2015

Sorry forgot about that. Post has been update with the full specs. I was looking at a GTX 970, would that be a good choice? Or should i save myself some money?

Xemko · Jul 28, 2015

fx 6300 vs gtx 970 - http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2501102/6300-gtx-970-bottleneck.html .

I agree with damric, though i think it will do the job with gtx 960.
I'd also get 8gb ram kit. 4gb is not enough for modern gaming.

damric · Jul 28, 2015

CX500 is the limiting factor. I would stick to something light on power like a GTX 750 Ti. Those cheap Corsairs (actually CWT junkers) just don't hold up well to higher power cards.

ToxicFantom · Jul 28, 2015

Nvidia recommends a PSU of 500w. The entire system under load pulls far less than 500w. The GTX 970 has a tdp of 180w. You sure we are thinking of the same card here?

Xemko · Jul 28, 2015

See - http://www.corsair.com/en/builder-series-cx500 . That is pretty low quality unit.
Only 34a (408w) on +12v rail.

dudeman509 · Jul 28, 2015

408W on 12V is more than enough to run a GTX 970 + FX 6300. My 8350 + 970 pull ~ 350W at full tilt (from the outlet).

A better PSU would be better and less stressed, however.

damric · Jul 29, 2015

The problem isn't the capacity. The problem is the quality. Channel Well uses every corner cutting process available during manufacture of these units, including very low grade seconday capacitors that fail to filter with the slightest amount of heat (normal temperatures like 35C). Then when a mid range or high end graphics card is tied to the 12v rail, it often causes driver crashing, artifacting, and frrezing. I see it all the time around here with these units. If you can keep the unit cold, it is less likely to be a problem.

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