CPU and GPU

Masso · Apr 25, 2017

Hello guys, I have a NVIDIA 1070 MSI, but with an AMD CPU that I want to change...
I have a F2A78M-DS2 motherboard and not all good CPUs are compatible with it (It's only AMD compatible, and I'm scared of the bottleneck...). I was asking you guys if you could give me some info about some CPU's compatible with my motherboard for around 170 Euros...
waiting for your answer.
P.S. Sorry for my bad english

YoAndy · Apr 25, 2017

That motherboard will definitely bottleneck your GTX 1070 since is only FM2+. If you want to keep using AMD You need the Socket AM3+ or newer.

Masso · Apr 26, 2017

YoAndy :

I don't want to keep using AMD, but I don't have enough money to buy new motherboard, new RAM and new processor...

YoAndy · Apr 26, 2017

Well you don't have a lot of options and if you are not getting rid of your motherboard this is the best FM2+ CPU that you can get, but I think it will bottleneck your GTX 1070. I don't recommend using any fm2+ set up for a middle to high end gaming card but it will be an upgrade if you are using an older and slower CPU

this is the best fm2+ CPU that you can get: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113402&cm_re=FM2%2b-_-19-113-402-_-Product.

And the review of that CPU paired with a GTX 1060 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-BwWHtg3Jw.

LucoTF · Apr 26, 2017

170 euros is pretty much enough to buy a pentium g4560, b250 motherboard and 8gb of ddr4 ram

That would be a big improvement over whatever you have now with that fm2+ board

CRO5513Y · Apr 26, 2017

How much is your budget exactly? A new Pentium G4560, B250 Motherboard and 8GB DRR4 will give you a solid upgrade, with future upgrade paths for under $200. No point investing in another FM2+ CPU or AM3+ for that matter... both sockets have outdated CPUs that will be the bottleneck in your system even with the best for said sockets.

Edit: @LucoTF beat me to it...

LucoTF · Apr 26, 2017

Hah, almost word for word the same

Great minds...

Masso · Apr 26, 2017

CRO5513Y :

Thanks for the answer,
I was watching for something better than a new Pentium (my friend has it and I don't really like how it works...) I was watching for some nice I5... can you help me out?

Masso · Apr 26, 2017

YoAndy :

Thanks for being active!
I want to put Intel processor, so I need a compatible motherboard and RAM. I don't like the new Pentium.... Now, with those specs, Arma 3 runs on 20 fps... can you hel me out finding good components with the budget of 270-280 euros?

YoAndy · Apr 27, 2017

With that budget you can get this combo(Intel Core i5-6500 Skylake Quad-Core 3.2 GHz, MSI H110M Gaming LGA 1151 and Team Elite Plus 8GB 288-Pin DDR4)
https://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.3272006

Or for a bit more you can go for something more custom, with the newer Kaby Lake Intel Core i5-7400 Quad-Core 3.0 GHz LGA 1151 and a nicer board ASRock Fatal1ty B250M Performance and same Ram Team Elite Plus 8GB 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM)
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117731&ignorebbr=1
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157745&ignorebbr=1
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820313742&ignorebbr=1

Here are some other Motherboards to consider:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16813157734
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130985&cm_re=LGA_1151-_-13-130-985-_-Product
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813145007&cm_re=LGA_1151-_-13-145-007-_-Product
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130918&cm_re=LGA_1151-_-13-130-918-_-Product

I'll go for the the combo since it saves you money and the i5 6500 has higher clock speeds than the i5 7400. Let me know if you have more questions. :ange:

Search

CPU and GPU

Masso

Prominent

YoAndy

YoAndy

Reputable

Masso

Prominent

YoAndy

Reputable

LucoTF

Splendid

CRO5513Y

Expert

LucoTF

Splendid

Masso

Prominent

Masso

Prominent

YoAndy

Reputable

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page