and a processor the way you want it. Have installed the processor along with a Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 motherboard and DDR3 Corsair Vengeance RAM (PC1600, 8GB, CL9) Kit. The performance is superior for today's claims in the gaming area. Graphics card I use a GeForce 660TI a perfectly harmonizes well with these components. Price performance of the processor is definitely top.