Will it run 4k monitor ? (AMD MSI R9 280X GAMING 6G)

[rainersxd]

Hello.
Right now my pc build looks like this:
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CPU: AMD FX 6100
GPU: Gigabyte Radeon HD7870
MB: Asus SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0
RAM: Vengeance® — 16GB Dual Channel
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I wish to buy PB287Q. I know that right now my pc won't be able to run it. Right ? That's why I'm buying amd fx8350 and AMD MSI R9 280X gpu.
But I'm not sure (anymore) that this build will run monitor either.
So. Any suggestions ? Maybe there's something I can buy in place of monitor, cpu or gpu ?
By the way. I'm buying fx8350 because I have heard that it's the best amd cpu out there(low power consumption is essential for me) and I'm buying R9 280X because it's supported gpu for cpu(that's what amd homepage says).

 

[WildCard999]

If I were you I'd would wait until the 380X is released (which should be soon).

http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/sweclockers-leaks-information-amds-upcoming-flagship-radeon-r9-380x/

 

[LightSwordM]

Actually, having more memory is not the solution for better performance: because its memory bandwidth is made for 3GB of VRAM in the GPU, you won't actually gain anymore performance.

About the CPU, it's actually the opposite: compared to Intel i5s(84 W), it consumes about 40W more in general, and when in load, it consumes much more.

And don't worry about GPUs of green side(Nvidia) or red side(AMD) not working on another platform than its own. If the slot(PCIE EXPRESS 16x) of the GPU is the same and you have enough space in your case, it won't make any difference. You can put any barnd of CPU with any brand of GPU.

My personnal recommendation: Go with Intel if low power consumption is your thing, and the r9 280x can run multiple screens, even at 4k resolution, unless you're gaming, because in that case, you are going to have to get multiple GPUs for being even able to play at 4k(r9 280x). If you want a GPU that can play at 4k though, a GTX 980 should be able to play most game at high/ultra at 30 fps.

If you can wait though, go for the r9 300s series.

 

[rainersxd]

Actually, having more memory is not the solution for better performance: because its memory bandwidth is made for 3GB of VRAM in the GPU, you won't actually gain anymore performance.

About the CPU, it's actually the opposite: compared to Intel i5s(84 W), it consumes about 40W more in general, and when in load, it consumes much more.

And don't worry about GPUs of green side(Nvidia) or red side(AMD) not working on another platform than its own. If the slot(PCIE EXPRESS 16x) of the GPU is the same and you have enough space in your case, it won't make any difference. You can put any barnd of CPU with any brand of GPU.

My personnal recommendation: Go with Intel if low power consumption is your thing, and the r9 280x can run multiple screens, even at 4k resolution, unless you're gaming, because in that case, you are going to have to get multiple GPUs for being even able to play at 4k(r9 280x). If you want a GPU that can play at 4k though, a GTX 980 should be able to play most game at high/ultra at 30 fps.

If you can wait though, go for the r9 300s series.

I have spend over 200euros to buy SABERTOOTH systemboard. That is the main reason why I'll stay on AMD side.
AMD on its R9 280X page says that gpu is made for 4K gaming:

With Ultra Resolution Gaming you can leave HD in the dust by gaming on displays much, much larger. Whether using a 4k monitor or combining multiple HD monitors, you’ll get an expansive experience that’s truly out of sight.

By the way. No one takes seriously AMD's recommendations aboyt witch cpu you should put with witch gpu and motherboards. I believe that it grants massive boost. Atleast my PC works about 50% better then benchmarks show.

I think I can wait for new series. I hope it will be supported by fx8350.
Does someone know something about upcoming AMD'S cpus ?

 

[Coolboy951]

the 280x will handle 4k but if you play at ultra turn AA off because you wont notice the AA in 4k since theres many many pixels even my rade 7950 3gb boost can run 4k but i dont get the best performance

 

[LightSwordM]

Actually, at 4k, you can play with the r9 280x, but you won't even be able to play at 4k high, or even medium for some games, even less with any type of anti-aliasing.

If you said you want the FX 8350, go with it. Because of game's optimization for working better with multiple cores, it'll get better, but the problem with modules is that they are weak alone, but they can even rival the i7 in multicore tasks.

About the GPU+CPU from AMD grants a massive boost in performance, it is not true at all. If this was true, Intel would be better with NvidiA.

About AMD'S next AM3+ CPU, it is currently rumored to be called the Zen Micro-Architecture. It will be based on single cores rather than modules, which will make them better in single core tasks. It is said to go out in 2016.

 

[rainersxd]

I have not seen anywhere that AMD says that cpu+gpu gives massive boost. I think so because my pc runs better than beanchmarks show with non-AMD card(a.k.a nVidia).
About 6GB of gpu memory. Isn't that true that for bigger screen you need more memory ? And for smaller details and stuff ? Or have I misunderstood this video: http://youtu.be/Utv144XeHag .

 

[LightSwordM]

Nope, if it had more bandwidth, now this card would be extremely good. Otherwise, take the r9 290.