MSI RAD RX480 compatible withAMD FX(tm)-4100 Quad-Core Processor?

[Pagetohs]

Hi all. Was wondering if my AMD FX(tm)-4100 Quad-Core Processor (I know its pretty old) would be able too house the RX480 8gb

 

[Gam3r01]

Probably not well, you should be looking into a processor upgrade as well.

 

[Pagetohs]

Probably not well, you should be looking into a processor upgrade as well.

Im considering it but can't afford to upgrade my whole rig all at once.

 

[Gam3r01]

Then you should do a processor upgrade first.

 

[Pagetohs]

Then you should do a processor upgrade first.

The problem is according too "Can you run it" its my gfx that is letting me down mainly as I currently only have a 1gb dedicated card where as my processor is still standing up too most new titles.

Also I'm pretty sure I would mess up replacing my CPU on my own.

 

[port27]

Hi all. Was wondering if my AMD FX(tm)-4100 Quad-Core Processor (I know its pretty old) would be able too house the RX480 8gb

That CPU will choke that GPU from its full potential. I agree with Gam3r01 if you are going to upgrade start with the CPU first.

 

[Gam3r01]

Sites like that typically are jokes.
The 4100 has very weak IPC, so any substantial card upgrade would be limited extremely.

 

[Pagetohs]

Sites like that typically are jokes.
The 4100 has very weak IPC, so any substantial card upgrade would be limited extremely.

What sort of CPU's would you suggest too match the RX480?

 

[Gam3r01]

Depends on your budget and current hardware.
Ideally, you would want to make a switch to an intel platform to something like an i3 7100 or i5 7500.

 

[port27]

Depends on your budget and current hardware.
Ideally, you would want to make a switch to an intel platform to something like an i3 7100 or i5 7500.

Or you can wait until mid April when AMD releases the R5 lineup. Nothing against the i3 its a great CPU but its well overpriced and for $30 more you can get a Ryzen R5 quad core that is hyper threaded. That is a no brainer.

 

[Pagetohs]

Depends on your budget and current hardware.
Ideally, you would want to make a switch to an intel platform to something like an i3 7100 or i5 7500.

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