GTX780

KromaZone · 13 Jun 2013 at 12:22

Ok im looking at getting a GTX780 but would like your thoughts on what mobo and cpu i would need so that the 780 would not bottleneck in any way. Im focusing my new build on Rome Total War 2 and Battlefield 4. Your help on this is much appreciated.

thanks

Sin_Chase · 13 Jun 2013 at 12:24

i5 K series + whatever motherboard that supports overclocking takes your fancy.

ASUS/Gigabyte are solid choices.

KromaZone · 13 Jun 2013 at 12:30

Have been looking at the haswell cpu's and the new 1150 mobo's would these be a better choice? or would i be wasting my money and just go for the i5 K?

RJC · 13 Jun 2013 at 12:34

I assume you will be using a ATX Case, motherboard comes with free cooler:

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-4670K 3.40GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor - Retail with FREE Grid 2 PC Game £191.99
1 x Gigabyte Z87-D3HP Intel Z87 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard + FREE Be Quiet! Shadow Rock Pro SR1 CPU Cooler! £109.99
1 x Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (BLS2CP4G3D1609DS1S00CEU) £49.99
Total : £362.77 (includes shipping : £9.00).

KromaZone · 13 Jun 2013 at 12:41

Ah very nice RJC, thankyou for your recommendation, i forgot to mention that i have a Corsair TX750w PSU and 2x4 Hyper X DDR3 1866 mem. Also have an old Thermaltake Shark case which ive had for about 6 years now.

Zaim · 13 Jun 2013 at 14:31

RJC said:
I assume you will be using a ATX Case, motherboard comes with free cooler:

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-4670K 3.40GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor - Retail with FREE Grid 2 PC Game £191.99
1 x Gigabyte Z87-D3HP Intel Z87 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard + FREE Be Quiet! Shadow Rock Pro SR1 CPU Cooler! £109.99
1 x Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (BLS2CP4G3D1609DS1S00CEU) £49.99
Total : £362.77 (includes shipping : £9.00).

+1 to that, nice set of components for the price.