What CPU pairs well with a GTX1080?

Anthr0 · May 10, 2016

I am well aware that the GTX1080 isn't even out yet, but I'm sure there is someone that can come up with a proper answer for this question.

I would like to know what CPU would wed well with the upcoming GTX1080 and if possible a proper motherboard to rest them in. I would like to say that money isn't an issue and realistically it's not. I just don't feel the need to spend $1,000+ on a CPU when I could get almost the same performance for cheaper. To sum things up so you don't feel like you are reading through a wall of pointless text, what CPU and motherboard should I purchase along side the new GTX1080 to run anyway game maxed out now and for some time to come.

For additional information I already have the needed RAM, SSD, Power Supply, and water cooling unit for my CPU (H100i).

Thank you for taking your time read this, if you have any further questions please ask.

cbag · May 10, 2016

I would say anything from the Top 1 or 2 of this list here: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/cpu-hierarchy,4312.html

RockyPlays · May 10, 2016

What ram do you have? An i5 6600k or i7 6700k are the very good. Another route is to get an i7 5820k with 6 cores. It really depends on your needs.

Anthr0 · May 10, 2016

RockyPlays :

Currently I have http://www.gskill.com/en/product/f3-2133c10s-8gsr RAM (16GB)

I'm also using a http://www.amazon.com/Intel-BX80646I74790K-i7-4790K-Processor-Cache/dp/B00KPRWAX8/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1462934629&sr=1-1&keywords=devils+canyon PCU

RockyPlays · May 10, 2016

If you have a 4790k, why do you feel the need to upgrade? That CPU will pair just fine with the new card.

Anthr0 · May 10, 2016

RockyPlays :

Just for the fact that I want to go all out, but what about the RAM. Do you think it will hold up or should I get something better like the new G.Skill Trident (32GB)?

Gam3r01 · May 11, 2016

You will not see any worthwhile gains upgrading from a 4790k and 16GB of ram (listed) unless you have some specific demand for it (IE heavy 3D rendering and simulations). For gaming and general workloads, the 4790k will be more than enough for you.

RockyPlays · May 11, 2016

You could grab another 16gb of the same ram, which is still good. Another option is to grab a 950 Pro ssd or PCIE ssd for speed boosts. But in this case, the only upgrade that will make a big difference is the gpu.

smorizio · May 11, 2016

the newer intel kurby lake is dropping sometime in june. (skylake update). myself i would wait for the skylake e cpu do to the higher pci lane count. then i use a pci ssd card as the boot drive. and the new gpu.

Anthr0 · May 11, 2016

Gam3r01 :

So is it even worth upgrading my GPU from a GTX970 to a GTX1080? Again I want to be able to roll over games for now and time to come

Gam3r01 · May 11, 2016

Does your current GPU satisfy you?
If no, get a better card (1080, though I will not recommend anything until benchmarks are done)

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