Will the core i3 540 bottleneck the r9 380/380x?
- Thread starter Davocles
- Start date
Solution
dexxterlab97
Estimable
- Jul 4, 2016
- 2,148
- 1
- 3,465
I would get a new cpu rather than a new gpu. What is your current gpu? Even there will be a bottleneck here the GPU will still make games better.
- Feb 20, 2015
- 2,201
- 3
- 12,465
- Jul 31, 2016
- 9
- 0
- 4,510
Well, I have an old intel core i3 540 and gigabyte ga-p55-us3l rev 2.0 motherboard lying around and I want to make a gaming pc out of them for my brother. Obviously if I dont have to buy a new MOBO and processor I can afford a better graphics card.
- Jul 31, 2016
- 9
- 0
- 4,510
I already tried it, the only LGA1156 I could find in my country was the i7 for ~82$ I mean sure it's still a lot cheaper than buying a new mobo + processor but it's still an old and weak processor and for the same money I could buy a brand new x4 860k or Fx 4320
dexxterlab97
Estimable
- Jul 4, 2016
- 2,148
- 1
- 3,465
Agreed. Might jump to i5 if you want but an i3 6100 will be a good upgrade. The mobo can have upgrades in the future too. Get one with 1151 socket
- Feb 20, 2015
- 2,201
- 3
- 12,465
what i7 exactly it may be a ok deal to put it with a r9 380
what country are you in so i can check out some pc websites
- Feb 20, 2015
- 2,201
- 3
- 12,465
yes i would get the i7 cpu and pair it with a gpu of your choice thats =/weaker than a gtx 980/1060
a 870 will be a large improvement over a first gen i3 for games and for that price is a good deal as its faster than the 90$ fx 6300
- Status
TRENDING THREADS
-
-
-
Question Help in troubleshooting possible graphics card issue?
- Started by nort99
- Replies: 3
-
Question RX 6600 visual glitches right after upgrading to it- Started by Wamek
- Replies: 4
-
News US sanctions transform China into legacy chip production juggernaut — production jumped 40% in Q1 2024- Started by Admin
- Replies: 35
-
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram