I have the fx 6300 processor but I was wondering if I should get a amd or gtx graphics card?

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So I have a amd build I don't wanna over clock anything just t be able to upgrade and play. So should I get a amd or gtx graphics card and what graphics card should I get/explain? Thanks
 
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Hm... from my experience better go for GTX 960 he will give you better FPS even if I like R9 380, AMD higher end GPUs requires very strong CPUs to work at 100%, and due old design of DX11API is limited to 1 thread for GPU draw calls requests and AMD CPU have poor single thread performance.
For example if you Have FX 6350 @ 4,7Ghz + R9-290X in Witcher 3 1080P Ultra you get min/avg 22/34,2FPS but with GTX 970 54/58.6
This same CPU in GTA 5 R9-290X min/avg 22/26,9 FPS with GTX 970 27/32.5

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I play gta 5 far cry battlefield 4 h1z1

My power supply is 500 watt evga

My budget is 180$
 
FX 6300 is easy to OC. If you don't want to mess with voltages or settings, it can usually do 4.0-4.2GHz on stock voltage, without taxing your motherboard or PSU.

As for graphics cards, either will work fine with your new CPU/MoBo. It depends on your budget and the size of your case.
 

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My budget I'd around 180$ and under and i have a mid tower case
 
Hm... from my experience better go for GTX 960 he will give you better FPS even if I like R9 380, AMD higher end GPUs requires very strong CPUs to work at 100%, and due old design of DX11API is limited to 1 thread for GPU draw calls requests and AMD CPU have poor single thread performance.
For example if you Have FX 6350 @ 4,7Ghz + R9-290X in Witcher 3 1080P Ultra you get min/avg 22/34,2FPS but with GTX 970 54/58.6
This same CPU in GTA 5 R9-290X min/avg 22/26,9 FPS with GTX 970 27/32.5
 
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