CPUxGPU bottleneck

[hellacat]

hi! 

i used to run my computer with a dual core phenom and an asus 6670 1gb and it was fine but i recently got an xfx r9 280 3gb and it runs at just slightly more frames.

obviously its my processor thats keeping my rig back but what would be the best processor on an AM3+ socket to run with that card??

im running 

AMD Phenom x2 3.10 ghz 

XFX R9 280 3GB

8GB Kinston hyperx DDR4

1TB Segate 7200 RPM

750WATT Corsair CX

 

thanks!    

 

[Oshino Shinobu]

Technically, the 8320/8350 would be the "best". A lower end i5 (4460/4440) and a H81/H97 board would be a better option though. AM3+ is a dead socket. 

[DXMember]

if money is no concern FX-8350

otherwise FX-6300

[Redsun20]

Technically, the 8320/8350 would be the "best". A lower end i5 (4460/4440) and a H81/H97 board would be a better option though. AM3+ is a dead socket. 

AMD is a dying company in general

[DXMember]

Technically, the 8320/8350 would be the "best". A lower end i5 (4460/4440) and a H81/H97 board would be a better option though. AM3+ is a dead socket. 

what does dead socket mean???

if you mean there are no new chips released for the socket, than so is LGA-1150

also H81/H97 is the chipset...

[kameshss]

Forget the AMD upgrade.

 

Go for an i5 processor.

 

i5 4460 with H81/H97 combination. It's best.

[DXMember]

AMD is a dying company in general

stop spreading lies

AMD has the most vluable intelectual property at it's disposal of any company

[Oshino Shinobu]

AMD is a dying company in general

In some of the high end markets, sure. They have exclusive deals for console hardware (both current and next gen I believe) as well as good holds in the APU market for businesses. They're more than high end GPUs and CPUs. 

[KemoKa]

You're being held back, but I would try and sell your motherboard. As has already been stated, AM3+ is dead.

Save some money and get a 4460 and an h81 motherboard. You'll be much happier with it.

[Oshino Shinobu]

what does dead socket mean???

if you mean there are no new chips released for the socket, than so is LGA-1150

also H81/H97 is the chipset...

No, I mean that it's so old and hasn't been updated for so long that it's irrelevant. 1150 is still relevant and has more current features, as well as some sort of upgrade path from his price point. 

 

Yes, I know they are a chipsets. But if I said an LGA1150 board, I could mean any chipset that is on a board with an 1150 socket. 

[AlwaysFSX]

stop spreading lies

AMD has the most vluable intelectual property at it's disposal of any company

I'm not sure if you've looked at the news or the stock market lately but they've kinda jumped off a cliff.

 

AM3+ is a dead socket. 

That's not exactly fair to suggest an h81 board and go on to say that AM3+ is a dead socket, both of them are.

[Redsun20]

stop spreading lies

AMD has the most vluable intelectual property at it's disposal of any company

Hem Hem

 

I'm not sure if you've looked at the news or the stock market lately but they've kinda jumped off a cliff.

[Oshino Shinobu]

I'm not sure if you've looked at the news or the stock market lately but they've kinda jumped off a cliff.

 

That's not exactly fair to suggest an h81 board and go on to say that AM3+ is a dead socket, both of them are.

I replied to the guy before, stating what I meant by dead socket. While there are no new CPUs for the 1150 socket, it is still relevant, with recent features and an upgrade path of sorts for OP. 

[AlwaysFSX]

I replied to the guy before, stating what I meant by dead socket. While there are no new CPUs for the 1150 socket, it is still relevant, with recent features and an upgrade path of sorts for OP. 

Your post is only partially true/relevant up until lower end Skylake chipsets release, because then it's moot. Either way if you look at it objectively it's still a dead socket. It's just a better dead socket.

[hellacat]

WOW! fast response!

anyway im running this at a very tight budget and a 6300 would be fine but if i want it to last a while then id prolly want to get an intel.

intel is a bit expensive though but they are very efficient.