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I have a AMD A10 7700K Black Edition. I would like to know if it will bottleneck the GPU (AMD R9 280X)?
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Will this CPU bottleneck my GPU?
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You could say that any cpu is a bottleneck compared to the latest and greatest, but that does not mean you have to buy the greatest. You will lose quite a bit of fps, but it will be playable on any game at 1080p. I expect it to perform a little worse than the 860k. In the benchmark, the 860k got 67fps, and the i3 4130 got 68fps.
http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Systems/Quad-Core-Gaming-Hardware-Roundup/Metro-Last-Light-and-Middle-Earth-Shadow-Mordor
http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Systems/Quad-Core-Gaming-Hardware-Roundup/Metro-Last-Light-and-Middle-Earth-Shadow-Mordor
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No, it won't in a general sense. The 380x/280x is the highest end GPU that should be paired with a a10/860k CPU.
The long answer, the CPU can bottleneck in some titles, such as ARMA/ DAY Z/ GTA V.
Whereas the GPU can bottleneck in other titles that are GPU intensive.
So there isn't just a single answer.
On average, they are a good match.
Don't buy into the bottleneck argument, if you are using a 60hz monitor and you can play your games at around 60fps, then the world is fine.
The long answer, the CPU can bottleneck in some titles, such as ARMA/ DAY Z/ GTA V.
Whereas the GPU can bottleneck in other titles that are GPU intensive.
So there isn't just a single answer.
On average, they are a good match.
Don't buy into the bottleneck argument, if you are using a 60hz monitor and you can play your games at around 60fps, then the world is fine.
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Thanks for the answer. This is the monitor I am using: samsung syncmaster p2270hd.
By the way I was also thinking of getting the Nvidia GTX 760ti. What do you think?
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Thanks.
Which one do you think I should get the GTX 760ti or the AMD R9 280X? I want your opinion.
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I personally would go with the 280x, as it is a better card.
I own 2x 280 and a 290. They are both excellent cards.
If the 280x and 380x are similarly priced, then I would recommend the 380x. It is around $200 USD last I checked. But if the 280x is significantly cheaper, then go with it.
Here is for your information,
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASUS/R9_280X_Direct_Cu_II_TOP/26.html
I own 2x 280 and a 290. They are both excellent cards.
If the 280x and 380x are similarly priced, then I would recommend the 380x. It is around $200 USD last I checked. But if the 280x is significantly cheaper, then go with it.
Here is for your information,
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASUS/R9_280X_Direct_Cu_II_TOP/26.html
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Thanks for your help. I will be selecting the R9 380X. This is my first ever build. Thanks.
Matteo
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Hey good luck to ya.
If this is your first build, make sure you pay attention to a good PSU and mobo. Check out these links.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2384032/motherboard-tier-list-a88x-chipset.html
If this is your first build, make sure you pay attention to a good PSU and mobo. Check out these links.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2384032/motherboard-tier-list-a88x-chipset.html
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I already have the mobo (ASUS A88XM-PLUS) and the PSU (Corsair CX600M 600W 80+ Bronze). In fact I am typing this from my first build, I just need the graphic card to play games.
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