What CPU Should I Get For MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card

[Fuad Hossain]

I Need a CPU that is good for Gaming, multi-tasking, and every day Work. My budget for the CPU is Around $150. And I don't want it to throttle my Graphics Card (MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR)

 

[SubZeroFlsh]

Hello!

I would go for a i5 4460:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-3-20GHz-Graphics-Technology-Socket/dp/B00K5J2306

If you can spend the extra couple of dollars, it would be a great investment for your build. It is a very good CPU for the money, it can easily keep up with a 970. So it would be ideal for your 280.

Hope this helps!

 

[Fuad Hossain]

i5 4460 is $177.98 so i guess i can squeeze it in Can you guys suggest a motherboard that is good and low cost.

 

[st3v30]

This combo

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($177.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($42.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $220.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-14 13:50 EDT-0400

or this one

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($177.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $227.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-14 13:50 EDT-0400

Or this one if you want to have room for RAM upgrade, it has 4 RAM slots instead 2 like 2 above


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($177.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($54.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $232.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-14 13:51 EDT-0400

 

[Fuad Hossain]

how is this one Biostar Hi-Fi H81S2 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

 

[Fuad Hossain]

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/fuadhossain09/saved/PKLYcf
This is my parts so far all i need is a Motherboard
I need a motherboard that works with all my components and is that expensive.
Also Tell me how my build is ;D

 

[st3v30]

Your build is rly good one, also nice pick for mobo, it will work very well with your parts.Update BIOS to latest version when you get it to eliminate any incompatibility issue with RAM or CPU.

 

[Fuad Hossain]

ok thank you just making sure the ASUS H81M-D is the one you said is fine correct?

 

[Fuad Hossain]

ok thanks everyone ill probably back if i find a new mobo or Ram ;D

 

[Fuad Hossain]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jzQkyc
ok got a better ram and it was cheaper/better thx

 

[st3v30]

How much do you want to spend on mobo??

 

[Fuad Hossain]

st3v30 around 80 to 70

 

[Fuad Hossain]

shadow i have a question i like the psu u selected but i was wondering if i use a psu with more watts will it make m bill higher? im still gonna get the psu but just wondering what happens to the watts i don't use.

 

[st3v30]

For 80$ you can get this one

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-h97performance
(looks rly nice XD )
or this one

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z87a

Both great boards with nice features.

 

[Fuad Hossain]

St3v30 Thank You So MUch They Board ARE AMAZING Now you gave me a problem Which one should i pick xD

 

[Fuad Hossain]

I think im gonna go with the AsRock HEy Thank You again Bro. Thank Everyone Who helped ;D

 

[Fuad Hossain]

Thanks shadow

 

[st3v30]

Yea asrock is just a bit better and looks rly rly nice and since you have red gpu and ram it will look rly nice.Now all you need is red cpu cooler like Raijintek Aidos that will keep your CPU cool and quite.

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/raijintek-cpu-cooler-op105246

 

[Fuad Hossain]

Yeah it looks nice but im already over budget, but i will think about it. But first i will get red LED fanx ;D

 

[Fuad Hossain]

steve is there way i can add you as a friend or anything

 

[Fuad Hossain]

Hey pc partpicker is telling i only need 383 watts and coolermaster power supply calculator is telling i need 421watts. so do you guys think the 750watts is fine? i kinda want it bc its cheaper and 80+ gold

 

[Fuad Hossain]

shadow yeah i only watched the first one ill watch the second one now

 

[st3v30]

That would be max watteg estimated when all parts are on 100% load.750 is more then enough for your system.During gaming you will be pulling max 300 watts.You can even trow one more GPU in there XD. I donno if you can add ppl as friends here,im still noob on this forum XD.But you can send me PM when ever you want i will respond as soon i see it.

 

[st3v30]

I did last year,but i became active like 2-3 months aggo.Forum is nice and it feels good when you can help ppl with your knowledge.I cant wait when i get hands on my own money and start building my dream machine hh

 

[st3v30]

hh yea,btw where are you from?