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Does the MSI 970 gaming motherboard support Intel Core i3 7100 processor and Zotac GTX 1050 Ti 4GB graphics card?
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Does the MSI 970 gaming motherboard support Intel Core i3 7100 processor and Zotac GTX 1050 Ti 4GB graphics card?
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ejn63
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March 28th, 2017 09:00
If your're asking about this board
us.msi.com/.../970-GAMING.html
NO -- that's an AMD mainbaord -- requires an AMD CPU, not Intel.
audichinmay2001
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March 28th, 2017 10:00
Then which motherboard will support these two hardware? It must be a good one.
ejn63
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March 28th, 2017 15:00
The Core i3 is a low-end CPU - though it'll run on any Kaby Lake mainboard you want, putting that on a gaming board is a bit like transplanting a Hyundai Accent's engine into a Porsche.
If you're looking for a high-performance/cost ratio, hold on until April 11. AMD's Ryzen 5 CPU is about to be released, and it'll shake up the mid-range (you'll be able to buy upper-mid range CPU for i3 dollars).
audichinmay2001
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March 28th, 2017 19:00
Will the AMD Ryzen 5 CPU support the intel core i3 7100?
ejn63
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March 29th, 2017 07:00
No. AMD is a competitor to Intel - the CPUs are different.
You've posted in so many places it's not clear what you're looking to do. If you are looking to build a system to replace your Inspiron 620s for gaming purposes, guidelines:
CPU should be no lower than an Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5.
RAM minimum 8 G
As much video card as you can afford - mid-range ones start in the $150-200 range
Mainboard as you wish - as long as it supports your CPU and intended use.
Case and power supply as you need for the board you buy.
Figure on spending about $600-700 for an AMD system configured for gaming, or $750-900 for Intel at the level you're looking for.
An i3 CPU is fine for office work but won't support even moderate gaming.