Best CPU and MOBO for a R9 380X

[popeyetyty]

Okay so i just got a R9 380X and my CPU atm is a Phenom II X4 945, but it is horrible with my GPU with the Bottleneck, so i was wondering what CPU/MOBO set would be best, Preferably a better more expensive CPU than MOBO. I would rather have Intel aswell but i guess AMD works. I need it to be from 200-250 dollars at absolute max.

 

[popeyetyty]

Well then im not getting Intel ill go with Fx 6300 and overclock it.

 

[popeyetyty]

I dont have enough money on Intel Products so ill go cheap.

 

[Ecky]

The FX-6300 is actually slower per clock than your Phenom. It's certainly cheaper though.

 

[popeyetyty]

The FX-6300 is actually slower per clock than your Phenom. It's certainly cheaper though.

Okay what about 8300?

 

[Ecky]

Per-clock performance on all FX CPUs is lower than the older Phenom II architecture.

 

[popeyetyty]

Per core performance on all FX CPUs is lower than the older Phenom II architecture.

Okay what about Phenom II X6 1055T

 

[Ecky]

Most games only use 2-3 cores effectively, so adding more cores doesn't help. Your only real upgrade is Intel's Haswell or Skylake architecture.

 

[Ecky]

You could still go with the i5 4590 and H81 board, and reuse your DDR3. The Skylake i3 would be cheaper, and would be my choice, even with an H110 board. Either would be fine, the i5 will be slightly faster on average and the i3 has better upgrade options in the future.

 

[popeyetyty]

Can i just do this for cheaper?? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1UH3Z96233&cm_re=i3_6100-_-2MN-0004-00002-_-Product and a http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128875&cm_re=lga_1151_ddr3-_-13-128-875-_-Product

 

[popeyetyty]

Or does it only support the 6300?

 

[Ecky]

You cannot use 1.5v DDR3 on that board. Skylake only (officially) supports 1.35v and lower DDR3. Using higher voltage memory risks damaging the memory controller. Some people do it anyway, and I haven't heard reports of damaged memory controllers yet, but I advise against it.

 

[popeyetyty]

http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/ga-h110m-s2pv-ddr3/CT7911354 It shows 1.5V is compatible.

 

[popeyetyty]

Also here it says to http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/ASUS/ga-h110m-s2pv-ddr3

 

[Ecky]

Read this article:

http://www.kitguru.net/components/motherboard/anton-shilov/intel-prolonged-usage-of-ddr3-memory-at-default-voltages-can-damage-skylake/

The board supports it, but the processors don't. The memory controller is on the processor and not the board. You're welcome to try it, and you may never have a problem, but Intel advises against it.

 

[popeyetyty]

Does the mobo allow me to run it at 1.35?

 

[popeyetyty]

Well then im not going intel cause im not buying more ram ill just get a slower CPU and use my ram now.

 

[Ecky]

I'd suggest sticking with what you have. There's no real AMD upgrade, you'd be side-grading for games. Hold onto it until you're ready to move to an Intel platform.

Your RAM may run at 1.35v, but likely it's going to be unstable since it was designed to run at 1.5v.

 

[Ecky]

Here's a graph showing what you can expect:

 

[popeyetyty]

the i3 4150 will work with 1.5V ddr3 ram right?

 

[Ecky]

Yeah, the i3 4150 supports DDR3, is a respectable chip, and you still have some upgrade options.

 

[popeyetyty]

Yeah, the i3 4150 supports DDR3, is a respectable chip, and you still have some upgrade options.

Awesome ill do that then.