Is my CPU any good for a new GPU

[Joshwatt98]

Hi all i was just wondering if i was to buy a MSI Gaming 4G GTX 960 Graphics card will my AMD-4100 3.6Ghz Processor be any good for this graphics card just curious is all thanks if it isn't any good could someone recommend me a better processor as i was looking at a £130 AMD 8350 for when i get enough money and a job thanks

 

[dexxterlab97]

Your cpu is bad. Don't go for AMD. Get an i3 6100 or i5 6500. I see i5 4460 selling for 155 pound that could work too

 

[Joshwatt98]

Your cpu is bad. Don't go for AMD. Get an i3 6100 or i5 6500. I see i5 4460 selling for 155 pound that could work too

I cant get an intel processor because my motherboard dosnt support it it is a MSI Gaming 970

 

[dexxterlab97]

8100 should do then

 

[Joshwatt98]

thanks i was gonna get one eventually i will get one when i can thanks

 

[Joshwatt98]

meant 8350 :'):')

 

[Rogue Leader]

The GTX 960 WILL work with your CPU. No its not the best combination but it will play many newer games at a decent fps on medium settings without issue.

The 8350 is a decent upgrade and the MSI Gaming 970 should handle it. That said personally I would just live with what you have, and save up your money to buy a full system upgrade (better Intel processor, or maybe by then a new AMD Zen when it comes out), motherboard, and memory.

 

[rhysiam]

The 8350 rarely shows much performance improvement in games over the 6300 or 6350. The higher TDP on the 8350 also means that you need to be careful about which motherboard you drop it in. And be absolutely sure your motherboard is up to the job before OCing it.

OP is probably actually better getting a 6300 or 6350, with a slight OC if possible on the mobo. Most games that would give you more performance actually.

Also, 960? With the 1060 and 480 out and the 470 and 1050 (or 3GB 1060 - or whatever it's going to be called) out soon. The 960 was never great value. Are you getting it at a really good price? Otherwise I'd for sure be waiting for availability on the newer cards, they're massively faster than a 960 and, once prices settle, should be priced close to the 960 (particularly a 470).

 

[Joshwatt98]

The GTX 960 WILL work with your CPU. No its not the best combination but it will play many newer games at a decent fps on medium settings without issue.

The 8350 is a decent upgrade and the MSI Gaming 970 should handle it. That said personally I would just live with what you have, and save up your money to buy a full system upgrade (better Intel processor, or maybe by then a new AMD Zen when it comes out), motherboard, and memory.

okay thanks I will think about it I need a new gpu as it is I want to be able to play fallout 4 on ultra as well as skyrim and the remaster when it comes out thanks I'll have a look around

 

[Joshwatt98]

Thanks for all the answers and I wanted a mew affordable decent gpu my original choose was the GTX 980 6g but it was 500 last time I checked thanks for all the answers I'd be sure to pick a decent solution when I get the money and upgrade it
If it helps at all my build is this
MSI 970 gaming
Raedon HD 5450 1gb
AMD 4100 3.6ghz
8gb of ram

 

[Rogue Leader]

The GTX 960 WILL work with your CPU. No its not the best combination but it will play many newer games at a decent fps on medium settings without issue.

The 8350 is a decent upgrade and the MSI Gaming 970 should handle it. That said personally I would just live with what you have, and save up your money to buy a full system upgrade (better Intel processor, or maybe by then a new AMD Zen when it comes out), motherboard, and memory.

okay thanks I will think about it I need a new gpu as it is I want to be able to play fallout 4 on ultra as well as skyrim and the remaster when it comes out thanks I'll have a look around

Skyrim should work fine. Fallout 4 will work as well, however the GTX 960 won't do ultra details, also your fps will be lower than normal (due to your processor), probably in the 30 fps range keep that in mind.

 

[Joshwatt98]

The GTX 960 WILL work with your CPU. No its not the best combination but it will play many newer games at a decent fps on medium settings without issue.

The 8350 is a decent upgrade and the MSI Gaming 970 should handle it. That said personally I would just live with what you have, and save up your money to buy a full system upgrade (better Intel processor, or maybe by then a new AMD Zen when it comes out), motherboard, and memory.

okay thanks I will think about it I need a new gpu as it is I want to be able to play fallout 4 on ultra as well as skyrim and the remaster when it comes out thanks I'll have a look around

Skyrim should work fine. Fallout 4 will work as well, however the GTX 960 won't do ultra details, also your fps will be lower than normal (due to your processor), probably in the 30 fps range keep that in mind.

okay thanks I know skyrim can be in ultra I can play mine on low at about 1024 x 600 with a solid frame rate of about 40 to 50 I can play fo4 on lowest with low graphics mod on about 15 to 25 fps unless I'm editing my character haha