Are these GPUs compatible with a MSI 970A-G43 motherboard?

NeCro92 · Jul 19, 2017

Hi all,

I'm planning on upgrading my GPU to either a MSI GTX 1060 Gaming X 6GB or MSI RX 580 Gaming X 8GB GPU (I currently have a MSI R9 270X Gaming 2GB). Are either of the two GPUs supported by the MSI 970A-G43 MB or will I have to upgrade that as well.

Also, is there any chance that the MSI 970A-G43 will create bottlenecks?

Dronzer Dragneel · Jul 19, 2017

Yes, both GPUs are compatible with your mb. MOBOs nothing to do with bottlenecks, CPUs do. So which CPU you are using?
can you provide your full system specs?

NeCro92 · Jul 19, 2017

Dronzer Dragneel :

Hi,

My current PC setup is as follows:
GPU: MSI AMD Radeon R9 270X Gaming 2GB
CPU: AMD FX8350 @ 4.0GHz
MB: MSI AMD 970A-G43
RAM: Corsair Vengeance LP 2x4GB @ 1600MHz
PSU: Corsair CX500M
Storage (primary): Samsung 850 Evo 250GB SSD
Storage (secondary): WD Blue 1TB HDD @ 7200rpm

maxalge · Jul 19, 2017

NeCro92 :

your cpu would bottleneck those gpu's yes

keep what you have and save for a new build

Dronzer Dragneel · Jul 19, 2017

As maxalge said^
your CPU would bottleneck. So save some money and upgrade your system later.
You'll need Mobo + CPU + RAM. PSU looks good

NeCro92 · Jul 21, 2017

maxalge :

How extreme would the bottleneck be? How much of a drop in FPS can I expect to see in gaming when using the FX8350 as opposed to a suitable replacement (if you would please recommend one)?

Dronzer Dragneel · Jul 22, 2017

NeCro92 :

maxalge :

How extreme would the bottleneck be? How much of a drop in FPS can I expect to see in gaming when using the FX8350 as opposed to a suitable replacement (if you would please recommend one)?

It depends on your choice of game, resolution, graphics settings, refresh rate of your monitor, so can't really say how much FPS drops. and today's games need 4 powerful cores. if compared with latest CPUs, your FX8350 is lacking power.

NeCro92 · Jul 24, 2017

Dronzer Dragneel :

NeCro92 :

It depends on your choice of game, resolution, graphics settings, refresh rate of your monitor, so can't really say how much FPS drops. and today's games need 4 powerful cores. if compared with latest CPUs, your FX8350 is lacking power.

Would, for example, the Intel i3 7100, i5 7500 or the new AMD Ryzen 5 1400 have better power i.t.o. gaming performance?

Dronzer Dragneel · Jul 24, 2017

NeCro92 :

Dronzer Dragneel :

Would, for example, the Intel i3 7100, i5 7500 or the new AMD Ryzen 5 1400 have better power i.t.o. gaming performance?

Yes, among above mentioned CPUs by you i5 7500 and R5 1400 would be a best choice. between these 2 1400 would be best bang for bucks and performs neck to neck with 7500 once overclocked.

sheraa.dude1 · Jan 19, 2018

NeCro92 :

maxalge :

How extreme would the bottleneck be? How much of a drop in FPS can I expect to see in gaming when using the FX8350 as opposed to a suitable replacement (if you would please recommend one)?

Ohhh god, hey sorry for the interruption but everything will be nice and smooth, no need to upgrade ur rig dude, there's no bottleneck shit with amd8350. Plz give genuine rply dont waste anyone's time, I am using the same rig with 1060 ti, runs 60fps babe...i mean anything

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