Upgrading an FX-8120 system

[PatrickCie]

I am thinking about upgrading my current system with a current gen graphics card (probably an r9), more ram, and a SSD boot drive. My concern is that my FX-8120 and a asrock 990 might bottleneck a current gen gpu

[Enderman]

what are your current parts...

[JefferyD90]

I am thinking about upgrading my current system with a current gen graphics card (probably an r9), more ram, and a SSD boot drive. My concern is that my FX-8120 and a asrock 990 might bottleneck a current gen gpu

With a 990FX platform I'd suggest a R9-380, 390, or 390X.

[suchamoneypit]

Really can't give any solid advice without the exact specs.

[i_build_nanosuits]

That CPU should be paired with a mid-range graphics card.

What GPU, and PSU do you have right now and what resolution are you rendering your games at?

Also are you equipped to overclock your CPU? what frequencies do you run at?

[Demonking]

I am thinking about upgrading my current system with a current gen graphics card (probably an r9), more ram, and a SSD boot drive. My concern is that my FX-8120 and a asrock 990 might bottleneck a current gen gpu

 

 

That CPU should be paired with a mid-range graphics card.

What GPU, and PSU do you have right now and what resolution are you rendering your games at?

Also are you equipped to overclock your CPU? what frequencies do you run at?

We need This info above to help you ^ 

[PatrickCie]

I am using a CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650 650W ATX12V/EPS12V PSU (which can be upgraded with everything else easily. I am currently using a evga 560gtx. I will not be over clocking. The system is part of a home theater system, and I will be rendering at 1080p for at least another two years when genuine 4K projectors cost less than 5 figures.

I used to do constant upgrades, but kind of fell out of the habit. I wouldn't buy a mid level just because it pairs better, since I will eventually upgrade everything. It's just a question of if its worth getting a new gpu for now, or if the performance upgrade would be so fractional that I should be thinking of a completely fresh build.

[i_build_nanosuits]

I am using a CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650 650W ATX12V/EPS12V PSU (which can be upgraded with everything else easily. I am currently using a evga 560gtx. I will not be over clocking. The system is part of a home theater system, and I will be rendering at 1080p for at least another two years when genuine 4K projectors cost less than 5 figures.

I used to do constant upgrades, but kind of fell out of the habit. I wouldn't buy a mid level just because it pairs better, since I will eventually upgrade everything. It's just a question of if its worth getting a new gpu for now, or if the performance upgrade would be so fractional that I should be thinking of a completely fresh build.

yes it would be worth it and if you have plans on buying a new motherboard and intel CPU down the road then i would suggest a single powerful card for 1080p which would be for example a GTX 970 or an R9 390 which retail for a reasonable price of around 350$, both of these perform very similar in games so you could pick whichever you like best....both are a huge jump from the GTX 560 as you can see here:

 

http://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-970-vs-Nvidia-GTX-560/2577vs3155

 

Your FX CPU will not be quite fast enough for this GPU but you should get the most out of it in most games...and it should perform relatively well at 1080p

Also, Nvidia DX11 drivers are easier on the CPU, so with that FX chip i think it would perform better with the GTX 970...your PSU is fine as well.

[PatrickCie]

Thank you all for your quick and helpful replies.

[HectorF]

I have an fx 8320e @ 4.5 and an r9 390 that maxes all my games like crysis and gta v just fine with no bottlenecks just eats a lot of power like 680w