CPU for AMD r9 290x

[SlayZombi]

Very good point. That's why I'm sticking with the FX series. Of course, as of now, only a few cores are utilized. But as games upgrade into using more cores/threads, the 6-core and 8-core with be utilized.

I wouldn't go FX either. Slower, has to be overclocked to compete, lessening its value.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-DGS R2.0 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $231.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-31 16:43 EDT-0400

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($115.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($83.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $229.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-31 16:44 EDT-0400


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright TS-140 73.6 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($83.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $280.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-31 17:56 EDT-0400

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($247.94 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-DGS R2.0 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $294.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-31 17:56 EDT-0400

PCI-E 3.0 is unnecessary. There is not one single gpu card out there that can fully saturate 2.0 much less 3.0. It may require a bios update, but doesn't mean it does. The bios release for that CPU was released nearly 8 months ago. Highly unlikely any current new boards will need the update.

I wouldn't risk it. But thanks for the info about PCI-E 3, if it's correct that is. 😛

Very correct indeed. I don't even know if the R9 295x2 does fully use PCI-e 3.0.

 

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[Alex Kelly]

I believe you! Thanks again for the info, you've taught me something.

 

[logainofhades]

No problem! 😀

 

[Powerbolt]

I was wondering when the old Xeon chip was gonna make it's way into this thread. I was not disappointed either. 😛

 

[logainofhades]

I was wondering when the old Xeon chip was gonna make it's way into this thread. I was not disappointed either. 😛

I haven't been hanging around here as much lately. I spend most of my time on fullsizebronco.com since I bought my '79 Bronco project. 😀