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Hey guys

I need some suggestions

  • CPU
    AMD FX-8150 4.3Ghz
  • Motherboard
    ASUS M5A97 R2.0 AMD 970/SB950 AM3+ DDR3 2133MHz
  • RAM
    GSKILL 16GB (4x4GB) RipjawsZ DDR3 1600MHz
  • GPU
    Zotac GTX570 Synergy GDDR5 1280MB 320Bit
  • Case
    COOLER MASTER HAF 912
  • PSU
    750W
  • Should i build a new pc or  getting a new gpu like gtx970 will be enough?
  • I'd like to play the new AAA games like Farcry4 at ultra settings if possible

 

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I'd pick up a 290, 290X, or a 970.

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Thanks guys but will it be enough? can my cpu handle the big games?

Your CPU will be fine. I wouldn't suggest upgrading to the 8350. The difference between the 8150 and 8350 is mostly clock speed.(raw performance wise)

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Your CPU will be fine. I wouldn't suggest upgrading to the 8350. The difference between the 8150 and 8350 is mostly clock speed.(raw performance wise)

Then the real question is which gpu should i get?

There are a lot of different gtx970 models.Do they have a major difference?

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Your CPU will be fine. I wouldn't suggest upgrading to the 8350. The difference between the 8150 and 8350 is mostly clock speed.(raw performance wise)

Never used an AMD CPU before, but wouldn't you be able to OC to match the performance?

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Never used an AMD CPU before, but wouldn't you be able to OC to match the performance?

His CPU is overclocked to 4.3GHz.

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Then the real question is which gpu should i get?

There are a lot of different gtx970 models.Do they have a major difference?

Yes, they do have major differences. MSI and ASUS use custom PCBs on the aftermarket designs, while Gigabyte uses a reference PCB. MSI and ASUS cards could in theory last longer, but that's somewhat up in the air. I have a Windforce 970 and it works just fine. I have it overclocked to 1.5GHz at the moment.

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Yes, they do have major differences. MSI and ASUS use custom PCBs on the aftermarket designs, while Gigabyte uses a reference PCB. MSI and ASUS cards could in theory last longer, but that's somewhat up in the air. I have a Windforce 970 and it works just fine. I have it overclocked to 1.5GHz at the moment.

What about Zotac ones?AMP edition and such

They are a little bit cheaper at least in where i live

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What about Zotac ones?AMP edition and such

They are a little bit cheaper at least in where i live

You'd be fine picking up one of those. I believe they also use a custom PCB.

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