420$ Suggest GPU and CPU

[Seyam Al-Fahad]

I got 420$ budget, suggest me a CPU+GPU combination to play 1080p games. like BF4, FC 4, Metro ..etc

 

[blacksheep123]

what is your mobo and psu brand and model?

 

[Seyam Al-Fahad]

Mobo: ASRock Fatal1ty B85 ( it can OC )
PSU: Corsair CX500 80 PLUS Bronze

 

[blacksheep123]

for cpu
Intel Core i5-4690K Devil's Canyon Quad-Core
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117372


for gpu
ASUS DirectCU II R9270X
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121802&cm_re=r9_270x-_-14-121-802-_-Product

since you will be overclocking, get a better psu with the remaining money
EVGA 600 B 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified 600W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438014

 

[rockie_]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($324.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $424.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-14 14:32 EST-0500


this needs a new PSU
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($172.94 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($229.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $402.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-14 14:36 EST-0500
also i5 4590 is better

 

[Scizor119]

I think rockie's first build would be awesome. That would max out quite a few games.

 

[blacksheep123]

I think rockie's first build would be awesome. That would max out quite a few games.

lol thats an i3.. i smell bottleneck

also, you cant overclock with any of those cpus.. you said you needed ocing

 

[Scizor119]

I think rockie's first build would be awesome. That would max out quite a few games.

lol thats an i3.. i smell bottleneck

also, you cant overclock with any of those cpus.. you said you needed ocing

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/351087-28-7950-bottleneck
And I'm not the OP.

 

[rockie_]

another
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB DUAL-X Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $379.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-14 14:50 EST-0500

it should work on CX500

 

[blacksheep123]

I think rockie's first build would be awesome. That would max out quite a few games.

lol thats an i3.. i smell bottleneck

also, you cant overclock with any of those cpus.. you said you needed ocing

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/351087-28-7950-bottleneck
And I'm not the OP.

a 970 will defenitley bottleneck like hell.. plus i3 is a dualcore.. newer games like farcry 4 are having difficult time running on dual core..

also even if you want to reduce bottlenecks, you cant overclock that cpu since its not a "k" versoin

why would you bother to buy a gamnig mobo if you want to buy a non-overclocking cpu.. that too a dual core i3

ps : i know you are not the OP.. but debating is fun

 

[Seyam Al-Fahad]

I said mobo can oc but don't really need oc, also i don't wish to change psu !

 

[GRUxTSAR]

Replace the i3 with a Pentium G3258 and OC it like hell

 

[blacksheep123]

I said mobo can oc but don't really need oc, also i don't wish to change psu !

then buy a i5 4440

it will save you some money

but you still cant upgrade your gpu with the saved money because your psu is holding back

 

[blacksheep123]

Replace the i3 with a Pentium G3258 and OC it like hell

its an awesome overclocker..but..
dual core 🙁

 

[Seyam Al-Fahad]

which way is more cost effective with future, changing a cpu in near 1.5 years or changing a gpu in near 1.5 years considering the above builds.
This answer will actually narrow the search down to 2 choices i think !

 

[rockie_]

some tips : R9 280X and faster like GTX 970 can run anything . G3258 is junk compared to i3 . R9 280 is about 10% slower than R9 280X . Overclocking means more Watts and your current PSU might get insufficient

my last build is more balanced .i would pick it

 

[blacksheep123]

some tips : R9 280X and faster like GTX 970 can run anything . G3258 is junk compared to i3 . R9 280 is about 10% slower than R9 280X . Overclocking means more Watts and your current PSU might get insufficient

my last build is more balanced .i would pick it

true

 

[blacksheep123]

which way is more cost effective with future, changing a cpu in near 1.5 years or changing a gpu in near 1.5 years considering the above builds.
This answer will actually narrow the search down to 2 choices i think !

powerful gpus last 2-3 years atleast before it gets old

cpu can get old quicker.. especially when it comes to single core performance

 

[GRUxTSAR]

Replace the i3 with a Pentium G3258 and OC it like hell

its an awesome overclocker..but..
dual core 🙁

some tips : R9 280X and faster like GTX 970 can run anything . G3258 is junk compared to i3 . R9 280 is about 10% slower than R9 280X . Overclocking means more Watts and your current PSU might get insufficient

my last build is more balanced .i would pick it

"G3258 is junk compared to i3"

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/pentium-g3258-overclocking-performance,3849-5.html

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/pentium-g3258-overclocking-performance,3849-8.html

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/pentium-g3258-overclocking-performance,3849-12.html

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/pentium-g3258-overclocking-performance,3849-13.html

Performs just as good as an i3 while being $40 cheaper

 

[rockie_]

it s overclocked with an aftermarket cooler that costs $30 and only trouble . G3258 reportedly causes stuttering

 

[blacksheep123]

it s overclocked with an aftermarket cooler that costs $30 and only trouble . G3258 reportedly causes stuttering

dual core cpus are having issues in next gen games

 

[GRUxTSAR]

it s overclocked with an aftermarket cooler that costs $30 and only trouble . G3258 reportedly causes stuttering

You can overclock the G3258 on the stock cooler. It's only a 50w CPU. Do you have any proof of stuttering issues?