Best CPU for 970

[Pcinacan]

I have a 970 and I have a fx 6300 but what would be the cheapest CPU I could get. Fist tell the fx and the best one all together.

Remember no bottlenecking

[nsyedhasan]

The FX8320 is probably a better choice than the FX6300 but it still should be fine.

[Wingfan]

huh? you have a CPU

[Faceman]

I have a 970 and I have a fx 6300 but what would be the cheapest CPU I could get. Fist tell the fx and the best one all together.

Remember no bottlenecking

No bottleneck you need an Intel i5. Least expensive will be a locked i5 plus H81 motherboard. Ideal setup is an i5-4690k + Z97

[Aniallation]

I have a 970 and I have a fx 6300 but what would be the cheapest CPU I could get. Fist tell the fx and the best one all together.

Remember no bottlenecking

For absolutely no bottlenecking you'll want an i5, but FX 6300 doesn't provide a big enough bottleneck to make it worth shelling out money for a new CPU and possibly motherboard. 

 

 

The FX8320 is probably a better choice than the FX6300 but it still should be fine.

In most games 8320 and 6300 perform the same. If anything, at stock speeds, the 6300 may perform slightly better in those games, due to it's higher turbo clock. Only games designed to make use of 8 cores/threads will benefit from an FX8 over FX6.

[79wjd]

In most games 8320 and 6300 perform the same. If anything the 6300 may perform slightly better in those games, due to it's higher turbo clock.

Assuming the same clock speeds can be achieved (and assuming oc'g actually helps in the particular games).

 

 

Anyway, @Pcinacan if you have the FX6300 then just use that. If you find it's not enough, then upgrade to an i5-4690k/i7-4790k. 

[Werdna]

Get a i5 4590 Locked Cpu. Its $160 at microcenter http://www.microcenter.com/product/432161/Core_i5-4590_37GHz_LGA_1150_Boxed_Processor

[Aniallation]

Assuming the same clock speeds can be achieved (and assuming oc'g actually helps in the particular games).

Well give and take if they were both at stock speeds, and I wouldn't see why the 6300 wouldn't be able to hit it's 4.1GHz Turbo speed on two of it's cores in a lightly threaded game.

[Aniallation]

Get a i5 4590 Locked Cpu. Its $160 at microcenter http://www.microcenter.com/product/432161/Core_i5-4590_37GHz_LGA_1150_Boxed_Processor

Not including a new mobo. At the moment with a single 970 it's not worth it to spend that much money on a new CPU and mobo.

[Faceman]

Not including a new mobo. At the moment with a single 970 it's not worth it to spend that much money on a new CPU and mobo.

It is if you enjoy games that run better on strong cores than weak ones.

[Werdna]

Not including a new mobo. At the moment with a single 970 it's not worth it to spend that much money on a new CPU and mobo.

What do you mean? I didn't get the sentence

[79wjd]

It is if you enjoy games that run better on strong cores than weak ones.

 

What do you mean? I didn't get the sentence

An FX6300 will still be good enough in MOST games (thus buying an i5 isn't really a worthwhile upgrade). So, while it's not an ideal pairing with a GTX970, it will be enough to get 60fps in most games at 1080p and pretty much all games at 1440p. And 144hz/4k isn't going to be happening on a single 970 (although 4k would be fine on an FX6300).

[Werdna]

An FX6300 will still be good enough in MOST games. So, while it's not an ideal pairing with a GTX970, it will also be enough to get 60fps in most games at 1080p and at 1440p it will be plenty. And 144hz/4k isn't going to be happening on a single 970 (although 4k would be fine on an FX6300).

What about cpu heavy games? like planetside 2 etc

If then i should get the fx then im building my first pc so yea could u see my build and give me suggestion lol? http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/ 

[Aniallation]

It is if you enjoy games that run better on strong cores than weak ones.

Unless OP strictly plays MMOs and nothing else, it's not worth it. FX6 is still enough to handle many of the games out there.

[Aniallation]

What about cpu heavy games? like planetside 2 etc

If then i should get the fx then im building my first pc so yea could u see my build and give me suggestion lol? http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/ 

That's not a working link

[Faceman]

What about cpu heavy games? like planetside 2 etc

If then i should get the fx then im building my first pc so yea could u see my build and give me suggestion lol? http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/ 

Yea, Planetside 2 is a game thAt needs Intel to run properly. Your PcP link isn't working.

[GloriousPain]

fx 8320 would be best fx you can get (any of the higher numbers are just OC/ed versions of the same chip) best overall would be i5 4690k

[Werdna]

That's not a working link

My bad sry. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dRcbGX

Budget below $1.4k

[Nicodemus]

Eh, these days probably any CPU will do just fine, you could get a $50 Dual core CPU and it wont bottleneck your GTX 970... i usually just go with the top end i7 such as a 3770K etc. etc.

[79wjd]

My bad sry. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dRcbGX

Budget below $1.4k

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($25.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($116.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($98.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($349.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ NCIX US) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($93.99 @ NCIX US) 

Monitor: LG 23MP55HQ-P 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($137.97 @ NCIX US) 

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire TK Wired Mini Keyboard  ($85.82 @ Amazon) 

Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 

Headphones: Logitech G230 Headset  ($38.99 @ NCIX US) 

Other: SteelSeries QcK+ Cloth Gaming Mouse Pad ($15.00)

Total: $1439.68

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-21 00:15 EST-0500

$1414 after Mail in rebates, now, if you could afford to spend more than $1400 upfront (but get more back from rebates--ultimately lowering the total price, then that would also be doable). 

 

Also, if you already have a decent pair of headphones, then I'd get an Antlion Mod Mic 4.0 instead of the G230, as the G230 is pretty mediocre in comparison to even a crap-decent pair of headphones + mod mic. 

 

If you're confident you will not add a second 970, then: https://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9 or this (if you care more about the upfront cost): https://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-100b10500kr

[Faceman]

My bad sry. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dRcbGX

Budget below $1.4k

That large of a budget, no way you should be looking at AMD.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4QrDf7

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4QrDf7/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.98 @ OutletPC)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 240M 76.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($112.04 @ Amazon) <-- Expensive, but very high end cooler for quiet performance and overclocking.

Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97X Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($114.98 @ Newegg) <-- More color coordinated motherboard

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg) <-- Better RAM that is roughly the same price.

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($50.88 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($349.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon) <-- Much better chassis.

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) <-- Worlds better PSU, also ready for SLI if necessary.  Great price for it too.

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($18.75 @ OutletPC)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) <-- Get 8.1

Monitor: Asus VN248H-P 23.8" Monitor  ($134.99 @ Newegg) <-- Very good monitor that is less expensive and IPS panel.

Total: $1396.55

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-21 00:16 EST-0500

 

I would put off buying peripherals if at all possible, or go with inexpensive low end ones to start, this way you can put as much money into the core components of your build.  Peripherals can easily be added later, whereas core components are more expensive, and more difficult to change in and out.  I noticed you didn't have an HDD in your build, I added one in case you don't have on already.

[Aniallation]

My bad sry. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dRcbGX

Budget below $1.4k

Either step up to 4690K so you can use the overclocking abilities of that motherboard, or step down to a 4440 + H81/B85 and save yourself some money.

 

I'd also get a better PSU then a Corsair CX.

[Werdna]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($25.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($116.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($98.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($349.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ NCIX US) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($93.99 @ NCIX US) 

Monitor: LG 23MP55HQ-P 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($137.97 @ NCIX US) 

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire TK Wired Mini Keyboard  ($85.82 @ Amazon) 

Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 

Headphones: Logitech G230 Headset  ($38.99 @ NCIX US) 

Other: SteelSeries QcK+ Cloth Gaming Mouse Pad ($15.00)

Total: $1439.68

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-21 00:15 EST-0500

$1414 after Mail in rebates, now, if you could afford to spend more than $1400 upfront (but get more back from rebates--ultimately lowering the total price, then that would also be doable). 

 

Also, if you already have a decent pair of headphones, then I'd get an Antlion Mod Mic 4.0 instead of the G230, as the G230 is pretty mediocre in comparison to even a crap-decent pair of headphones + mod mic. 

 

ohh wow i actually like this, but i won't be overclocking anythime. so idk can i stay with the i5 4590 as it is $160 at micro center. And i could get the 450d case which i love

[Faceman]

ohh wow i actually like this, but i won't be overclocking anythime. so idk can i stay with the i5 4590 as it is $160 at micro center. And i could get the 450d case which i love

Do you live near a Microcenter?  If so, buy an Asus Z97-AR + i5-4690k for ~$280.  Even if you won't overclock now, it will help extend the useful life of your computer in the future.

[Werdna]

That large of a budget, no way you should be looking at AMD.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4QrDf7

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4QrDf7/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.98 @ OutletPC)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 240M 76.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($112.04 @ Amazon) <-- Expensive, but very high end cooler for quiet performance and overclocking.

Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97X Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($114.98 @ Newegg) <-- More color coordinated motherboard

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg) <-- Better RAM that is roughly the same price.

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($50.88 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($349.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon) <-- Much better chassis.

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) <-- Worlds better PSU, also ready for SLI if necessary.  Great price for it too.

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($18.75 @ OutletPC)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) <-- Get 8.1

Monitor: Asus VN248H-P 23.8" Monitor  ($134.99 @ Newegg) <-- Very good monitor that is less expensive and IPS panel.

Total: $1396.55

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-21 00:16 EST-0500

 

I would put off buying peripherals if at all possible, or go with inexpensive low end ones to start, this way you can put as much money into the core components of your build.  Peripherals can easily be added later, whereas core components are more expensive, and more difficult to change in and out.  I noticed you didn't have an HDD in your build, I added one in case you don't have on already.

$1.4k including peripherals. Sry i didn't mention that