AMD Phenom ii x4 965 + GPU?

[payturr]

Intel CPUs are great, but if you JUST bought a new mobo, don't jump to Intel yet! Upgrade to like, an FX 6300 or 8320/8350, so the motherboard doesn't go to waste

 

[djangoringo]

Yes, i said that his mobo supports the FX-8320, but he said he said money ain't a problem, so the i5-3570k is better hence the recommendation.

 

[Leem123]

Intel CPUs are great, but if you JUST bought a new mobo, don't jump to Intel yet! Upgrade to like, an FX 6300 or 8320/8350, so the motherboard doesn't go to waste

I'll upgrade maybe in the summer.

 

[Leem123]

They all fit the case, they're atx standard mobos :
It also fits the 7950 : "supports longer high-end VGA cards up to 295 mm." which is 11.6", the card is 10.5"

There's a good board here : http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007JRGVUA/?tag=pcp0f-21

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007KTY4A6/?tag=pcp0f-21

or http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007KZQFEI/?tag=pcp0f-21

Don't forget the cpu lol : http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007RUZKK6/?tag=pcp0f-21

Also do you have a cooler ?

Just want to make sure i'm ready for the upgrade.

Is this everything I need?

Motherboard:
http://uk.asus.com/Motherboards/Intel_Socket_1155/SABERTOOTH_Z77/

CPU:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007RUZKK6/?tag=pcp0f-21

GPU:
http://www.dabs.com/products/xfx-amd-radeon-7950-hd-800mhz-3gb-pci-express-3-0-hdmi-8B07.html?utm_source=td&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_content=TB00?ReferrerID=tb&utm_source=td&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_content=TB00

So once I buy this stuff I'm ready to upgrade ?

 

[djangoringo]

Yes, you have to see what's your ram though, also i recommend going with another z77 mobo, the thermal armor of the sabertooth is just marketing, it doesn't help but to keep the mobo even with more heat and it's overpriced.
And you're going to buy this now ?

 

[Leem123]

Yes, you have to see what's your ram though, also i recommend going with another z77 mobo, the thermal armor of the sabertooth is just marketing, it doesn't help but to keep the mobo even with more heat and it's overpriced.
And you're going to buy this now ?

Would I not be safer buying another GTXx 560 to sli with the GTX 560 I have now? Instead of getting a 7950?
And would Intel i5 be able to run them two together? Yes? And maybe at the end of January not now.

 

[djangoringo]

No,two 560 gtx(non ti) in sli don't get the same performance of a 580 gtx.
A 7950 is better than a 580 gtx.

http://tpucdn.com/reviews/HIS/HD_7950_X2_Boost/images/perfrel.gif

You could wait either for the new amd gpus and intel cpus for 2013.
Also by January, the prices could favor a 670 gtx or 660ti, since the offer of the 7950 of the 3 games ends this year.

 

[Leem123]

No,two 560 gtx(non ti) in sli don't get the same performance of a 580 gtx.
A 7950 is better than a 580 gtx.

http://tpucdn.com/reviews/HIS/HD_7950_X2_Boost/images/perfrel.gif

You could wait either for the new amd gpus and intel cpus for 2013.
Also by January, the prices could favor a 670 gtx or 660ti, since the offer of the 7950 of the 3 games ends this year.

Quote me please so I get the email

But I already have a gtx 560? What would I do with it? Also Would you recommend a 7950 or a GTX 660ti/670?

 

[djangoringo]

Quote me please so I get the email

But I already have a gtx 560? What would I do with it? Also Would you recommend a 7950 or a GTX 660ti/670?

Well if you have the money, and by January, both will not offer any games, so the 660ti(about the performance as the 7950, a little cheaper) is better choice by then or the 670 gtx(which is much better than the 7950, but costs also more).
It all depend on the price variations.
Also like i said since you have a 560 gtx, you could wait a bit more for the amd 8xxx series or nvidia new gpus and the new intel cpus(haswell) for 2013.
Or else if you don't wanna wait, buy the i5+z77 and the new card, and sell your older card afterwards.

 

[Leem123]

Well if you have the money, and by January, both will not offer any games, so the 660ti(about the performance as the 7950, a little cheaper) is better choice by then or the 670 gtx(which is much better than the 7950, but costs also more).
It all depend on the price variations.
Also like i said since you have a 560 gtx, you could wait a bit more for the amd 8xxx series or nvidia new gpus and the new intel cpus(haswell) for 2013.
Or else if you don't wanna wait, buy the i5+z77 and the new card, and sell your older card afterwards.

Sorry for all these questions but which card would work better with intel? AMD 7950 or gtx 660ti? I might go for what you said + the 660ti!

 

[djangoringo]

Sorry for all these questions but which card would work better with intel? AMD 7950 or gtx 660ti? I might go for what you said + the 660ti!

Intel cpus don't benefit or prejudice any of the gpu brands from one or another, either of the two will have the same response/performance from the cpu, the 660 ti is a good card it's worth buying, nvidia has exclusive features and better drivers.

 

[Leem123]

Intel cpus don't benefit or prejudice any of the gpu brands from one or another, either of the two will have the same response/performance from the cpu, the 660 ti is a good card it's worth buying, nvidia has exclusive features and better drivers.

Okay that's me set 😀 I'll probably upgrade near the end of jan