Can this motherboard run an FX-6300

[GamerGuy171]

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-760gmp34fx
Wanna get an FX-6300, how would this motherboard handle this card?
Also, if the motherboard is fine, could a 550w PSU run both a 280x and an FX-6300?

 

[IAmTheTofu]

It'll be fine, however I recommend this board over it.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($42.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $42.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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And yes, you can run a 280x and an FX-6300 with 550w. You could also overclock the 6300 some.

 

[Brandon-]

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-760gmp34fx
Wanna get an FX-6300, how would this motherboard handle this card?
Also, if the motherboard is fine, could a 550w PSU run both a 280x and an FX-6300?

You'll be good with that board, could you give the name of your PSU?

 

[GamerGuy171]

It'll be fine, however I recommend this board over it.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($42.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $42.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-06 00:14 EDT-0400


And yes, you can run a 280x and an FX-6300 with 550w. You could also overclock the 6300 some.

So I would be fine to keep this current motherboard just for a bit? I'm on a budget, but I will look into that motherboard down the road.
EDIT: Didnt see you asnwered the watt thing, whoops.

 

[GamerGuy171]

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-760gmp34fx
Wanna get an FX-6300, how would this motherboard handle this card?
Also, if the motherboard is fine, could a 550w PSU run both a 280x and an FX-6300?

You'll be good with that board, could you give the name of your PSU?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013

 

[IAmTheTofu]

It'll be fine, however I recommend this board over it.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($42.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $42.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-06 00:14 EDT-0400


And yes, you can run a 280x and an FX-6300 with 550w. You could also overclock the 6300 some.

So I would be fine to keep this current motherboard just for a bit? I'm on a budget, but I will look into that motherboard down the road. And 550w is enough?

Oh, I was just assuming you hadn't bought the motherboard yet. In that case, you can keep your motherboard as long as you want. No need for a BIOS update, it has the (FX) badge next to it. You're all set. Just plop the new processor in, no need for a better one.

 

[Brandon-]

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-760gmp34fx
Wanna get an FX-6300, how would this motherboard handle this card?
Also, if the motherboard is fine, could a 550w PSU run both a 280x and an FX-6300?

You'll be good with that board, could you give the name of your PSU?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013

You're good.

 

[GamerGuy171]

It'll be fine, however I recommend this board over it.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($42.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $42.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-06 00:14 EDT-0400


And yes, you can run a 280x and an FX-6300 with 550w. You could also overclock the 6300 some.

Looking online, I've seen that the current CPU I have (FX-4300) is better than the FX-6300 for gaming. Is this true? If so, what is a good CPU for gaming with high FPS in games like GTA V for $100 or less? And if it's not true, is it much of an upgrade.

 

[IAmTheTofu]

The 4300 is BARELY better than the 6300 in terms of single-core performance. However, the FX 6300 has 2 additional cores. I don't think it's worth upgrading. Just keep your 4300 and buy a 280x. Save up for an i5.

 

[GamerGuy171]

The 4300 is BARELY better than the 6300 in terms of single-core performance. However, the FX 6300 has 2 additional cores. I don't think it's worth upgrading. Just keep your 4300 and buy a 280x. Save up for an i5.

Since you say I should keep the 4300 and just upgrade the GPU, I will have more money and will upgrade to a 290. Will I at least get better frames even though the 4300 is a bottleneck? Like, in GTA V, is it possible I could get 60 FPS?

 

[GamerGuy171]

Actually, is the 290 even worth the extra money? Is it much better than the 280x?

 

[IAmTheTofu]

Actually, is the 290 even worth the extra money? Is it much better than the 280x?

Not much better, but better. The 280x will run every game at at least medium settings at 1080p.

 

[Calnin]

I could be wrong... But i think even with the r9 290, you would only notice up to a certain amount of performance gain from the r9 280x. I'm pretty sure it'll get slightly bottlenecked.

 

[GamerGuy171]

Actually, is the 290 even worth the extra money? Is it much better than the 280x?

Not much better, but better. The 280x will run every game at at least medium settings at 1080p.

I've decided I will go with the 290. 550w enough for that? I'm getting this one specifically.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150697

 

[IAmTheTofu]

Yes, It'll be enough, but if you're going to spend 300 dollars might as well get a GTX 970 or 290X.

 

[GamerGuy171]

Yes, It'll be enough, but if you're going to spend 300 dollars might as well get a GTX 970 or 290X.

I only have about $300 to spend. Both the 970 and 290x add up to about 400 with tax. Nevertheless thank you for helping me.

 

[Calnin]

Get the r9 290 not the 290x with your budget. It'll still do fine.

 

[IAmTheTofu]

Get the r9 290 not the 290x with your budget. It'll still do fine.

Yeah, the 290 should do fine