Combination for gaming

[Bryze]

I got some cards like R9 290, GTX 760 and GTX 780. I need a processor and motherboard for these cards. I will not use Crossfire/SLI. I just need to use one card at a time. I want to know about any cheapest combination for gaming.

 

[Alpha3031]

Well, I'd go with a i5 and a Z/H97 motherboard from Gigabyte or ASUS.

 

[Thaisnang]

Cheap and High performance--> ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
+ Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
Cheap and Good performance-->Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor
+ Gigabyte GA-H97M-HD3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Cheapest but Not So bad--> Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor + Gigabyte GA-B85M-D2V Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

 

[Bryze]

Any i3 combination for gaming?

 

[Alpha3031]

Same thing, with a i3 instead of an i5.

 

[Thaisnang]

Any i3 combination for gaming?

How much exactly can you spend?

 

[Alpha3031]

And what do you want to buy?

 

[Bryze]

Last $300.

 

[Thaisnang]

Last $300.

A z97 and i5 4590 is the way to go then.
Or an FX 8350 along with asus m5a99fx.
If you go with FX you will need to OC the CPU to get performance equivalent to an i5 or i7. For which you'll need an good aftermarket cooler which cost you 60-100$ more. But you can manage for that later on.

 

[Alpha3031]

Since you're just gaming, the i5 would be better.