best cpu for ati 7750?

[maxdesolate]

i have decided to upgrade my cpu to a better one for mid-end gaming as my current cpu isnt that good for gaming anymore. i bought a 7750 1gb ddr5 last week and i want to know which amd cpu and which mother board would be best to go with this graphics card ( can i use crossfire with any on board amd cpu).

windows 7 ultimate service pack 1 32-bit

intel core 2 duo @2.60 ghz

4gb ddr2 ram

sapphire radeon hd 7750 1gb ddr5 dx11 graphics card

motherboard - msi boston 7525/775 LGA socket PCI-Ex 2.0
chipset - p35/g33/g31

southbridge - 82801gb

bios version - phoenix tech, 5.08

corsair vs450w psu.

thanks in advance for the advice.

 

[guanyu210379]

Hmm..basically, you need a complete overhaul proc, mobo, RAM, Win7/Win8.1 x64 and the PSU. (VS450 is a bit too old to reused altho usually you might want to reuse the PSU but it is just to be on the safe side)

We will need your planned budget for this.
While you start looking for your budget, I would first recommend that you consider:
i5 4670k (OC) or E3-1230V3 (no-OC)
MSI Z87-GD65 or any Z87 mobo you like (OC)
ASUS H87-Pro or any H87 mobo you like (no-OC)
Any at least 2x4GB or 2x8 DDR3 1600 RAM you like
Corsair RM550 PSU or any similar from Seasonic, XFX, or any well-known brand
If you still have money, an SSD is also worth considering..e.g. Samsung 840 EVO at least 120GB

If you are short of cash you can consider AMD FX6300 or Intel i5 4570 too

 

[unknownofprob]

you can crossfire two 7750 cards on a AMD CPU, doesn't even matter about the CPU at all really.

I'd get a;

CPU: FX 4130

Motherboard: Any cheap Gigabyte/ASRock/Asus 970 motherboard that suits you; I'll link ones up that support crossfire just to start you off:

ASRock 970 PRO3 R2.0 AM3+
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157364

GIGABYTE GA-970A-DS3P AM3+
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128602

 

[logainofhades]

Don't get a faildozer 4130. OP, what is your budget? Also, the 7750 is pretty low end on the graphics card scale.

 

[mohit9206]

Just get a used Q6600.

 

[guanyu210379]

ah..the point is, we do not really know about your budget.
If you are really really..and I mean..really short of cash..Q6600 (suggested by mohit9206) or Q8200 or any other cheap used Qxxxx from ebay will do the trick until you have enough money for the great overhaul in the next ....well...1 year or so
With the Qxxx thingy, you can basically keep everything you currently have for now.

 

[logainofhades]

Core 2 quad isn't gonna work.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01386897&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en#N116

 

[guanyu210379]

hmmm..ok..sorry for my mistake...I take my word back..no chance for temporary Qxxxx solution.
I guess big overhaul will be the only solution.

 

[AshyCFC]

If you want something on the ultra cheap, grab an FM2+ Board and a Athlon 740/750K/760K

They're low end CPU's but will pair perfectly fine with the 7750.

You'll need new RAM and Windows as well.

You can use your OLD PSU/HDD but the PSU is taking a risk.

 

[logainofhades]

Cheap swap with an upgrade path.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Pentium G3220 3.0GHz Dual-Core Processor ($65.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($42.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $173.96
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-05 18:01 EST-0500)

Or spend a little more and get an i3.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($42.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $222.97
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-05 18:01 EST-0500)

AMD option
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $229.97
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-05 18:02 EST-0500)

 

[maxdesolate]

thank you guys for the quick replies. i should have mentioned my budget. its 200 us dollars or 13000 indian rupees. i live in bangalore, india.
i dont want to buy a used cpu. but i can manage to buy a better psu somehow.
as for the crossfire option, i want to do it with an onboard card as i cant afford to buy another card atleast for now. i also want to know if i will have to use a cooling system if i use an amd cpu. because i hear they get really hot easily?
seriously, you guys are really helpful.
im considering the options guanyu and hades have mentioned. thanks guys.

 

[maxdesolate]

also, how about this cpu? is this better than the 6300 you guys have mentioned above? this one seems to have on board graphics. will it give better gaming performance with my 7750?
http://www.flipkart.com/amd-3-9-ghz-fm2-quad-core-a8-6600k-processor/p/itmdswf9hcxwqepy?pid=PSRDHTMWZZHFHS3S&srno=b_7&ref=8e58db19-5c47-4d8d-8b68-77ab05140b89
its a8 6600. the price is the same as 6300.

 

[AshyCFC]

nono.

The A8 is much worse than the fx-6300 as a processor and the onboard graphics+7750 won't run at the same time.

13000 rupees upgrade:

http://www.flipkart.com/amd-4-ghz-am3-fx-4300-fx-series-four-core-fd4300wmhkbox-processor/p/itmdhtnufz8f2z49?pid=PSRDHTNMABMMZEYQ&otracker=from-search&srno=t_1&query=AMD+4300&ref=1da847dc-df53-4d04-8347-5cb0857b564b - 6148 rupees

http://www.flipkart.com/asus-m5a78l-m-lx-v2-motherboard/p/itmdcnreqw49frjf?pid=MBDDCNREQW49FRJF&otracker=from-search&srno=t_3&query=AM3%2B+motherboard&ref=c6bbc6a6-3e92-4820-a29a-f2833882c623 -3367 Rupee board

http://www.flipkart.com/seasonic-eco-500-watts-psu/p/itmddqq8dzqzkzdy?pid=PSUDDQPPZZYAGRWT&otracker=from-search&srno=t_21&query=power+supply&ref=c540c82f-36ab-4308-9f50-39fae457090d - 3851 good quality PSU.

All in all 13366 Rupees, for around 1000rupees more you could get the fx-6300 instead of the 4300 but the 4300 easily beats that A8 still.

 

[maxdesolate]

i see. so any on board graphics cpu which is better than 6300? its ok if the price is a bit higher.

 

[unknownofprob]

i see. so any on board graphics cpu which is better than 6300? its ok if the price is a bit higher.

With AMD, no. the FX 6300 is a very good CPU for the price and has 6 cores, all AMD CPU's with their graphics have a max of 4 cores, which their Quad core CPU's aren't that good. With AMD CPU's, 6 cores is what you'd want and not really their Quad core CPU's, but that said your Graphics card is nothing special, but if you were to upgrade, the CPU would be number 1 priority to leave un-upgraded.

 

[AshyCFC]

I don't understand why you want onboard graphics?

You have a 7750, your onboard GPU would be idle and useless.

There's graphics onboard with the motherboard though, not the CPU.

 

[maxdesolate]

I don't understand why you want onboard graphics?

You have a 7750, your onboard GPU would be idle and useless.

There's graphics onboard with the motherboard though, not the CPU.

because i was thinking of running crossfire of the 7750 and an on board card that comes with an amd processor if it would give a better gaming performance. thats possible right? or when i buy another card, i could use it with my 7750.

 

[maxdesolate]

i see. so any on board graphics cpu which is better than 6300? its ok if the price is a bit higher.

With AMD, no. the FX 6300 is a very good CPU for the price and has 6 cores, all AMD CPU's with their graphics have a max of 4 cores, which their Quad core CPU's aren't that good. With AMD CPU's, 6 cores is what you'd want and not really their Quad core CPU's, but that said your Graphics card is nothing special, but if you were to upgrade, the CPU would be number 1 priority to leave un-upgraded.

i see mate. thank you very much!

 

[maxdesolate]

@hades. mate, i also need a mother board that would support crossfire when i buy another card in the future. the one you mentioned in your 3rd option doesnt support crossfire. any alternatives mate?

 

[AshyCFC]

I can recommend a board for crossfire but its not in budget but I hope you aren't considering crossfiring 7750's? that's pointless.

Always get the best single card solution you can afford. The stuff I posted earlier will work fine for "Now" if you up your budget you can get a more upgrdeable system.

 

[unknownofprob]

i see. so any on board graphics cpu which is better than 6300? its ok if the price is a bit higher.

With AMD, no. the FX 6300 is a very good CPU for the price and has 6 cores, all AMD CPU's with their graphics have a max of 4 cores, which their Quad core CPU's aren't that good. With AMD CPU's, 6 cores is what you'd want and not really their Quad core CPU's, but that said your Graphics card is nothing special, but if you were to upgrade, the CPU would be number 1 priority to leave un-upgraded.

i see mate. thank you very much!

Glad to help, If you have any other queries just ask and we'll gladly help.

 

[maxdesolate]

no mate. i am not considering crossfiring 2 7750s hehe. what MB would you suggest for the future?

 

[unknownofprob]

well, A long time ago in my post I suggested 2 Motherboards that are good that supported crossfire.
This;

ASRock 970 PRO3 R2.0 AM3+
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157364

GIGABYTE GA-970A-DS3P AM3+
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128602

 

[AshyCFC]

http://www.flipkart.com/gigabyte-ga-990xa-ud3-motherboard/p/itmd5rrryzqgufwy?pid=MBDD5RRRYZQGUFWY&otracker=from-search&srno=t_1&query=gigabyte+990&ref=da0ba61b-c4ef-41b9-9a24-f4037111bf13

This board, the 970 chipset supports 16x+4x crossfire but I wouldn't bother doing that.

I'd go for this as yoiu can do atleast 8x+8x crossfire.

 

[unknownofprob]

http://www.flipkart.com/gigabyte-ga-990xa-ud3-motherboard/p/itmd5rrryzqgufwy?pid=MBDD5RRRYZQGUFWY&otracker=from-search&srno=t_1&query=gigabyte+990&ref=da0ba61b-c4ef-41b9-9a24-f4037111bf13

This board, the 970 chipset supports 16x+4x crossfire but I wouldn't bother doing that.

I'd go for this as yoiu can do atleast 8x+8x crossfire.

For his setup and all, going for a 990X chipset for 7750's isn't worth spending that kind of money.