Upgrading CPU and Mobo that matches gtx960

[Aye_1]

so after a month or so. I just got my gtx960. what cpu and mobo would you recommend me to partner with my gtx960's 2gb so that it will not bottleneck.

currently have an i3 2nd gen
asus p8h61-m lx

 

[MrNoodles]

Any motherboard will do fine, as long as it fits the requirements and has what you want, like USB 3.0, SLI, etc. For a good CPU, though, I would go for an Intel i5 4690k, or if you're going AMD, a n FX-6350 would work. If the 6350 isn't good enough, you could go for an FX-8320.

 

[Aye_1]

Thanks for the reply, but definitely would go for Intel. im not really an AMD lover. what other processor would you recommend aside from 4690k

 

[swag_my_rod]

for the price point an fx 8350 outperfoms most intel processors when it comes to gaming or streaming. All the high tier stuff for video rendering and photoshop intel is the best bet.

just look at price difference for a gamer how could you not. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113284&cm_re=fx_8350-_-19-113-284-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116991

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117560&cm_re=i7-_-19-117-560-_-Product