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cpu/gpu combo upgrade or better gpu upgrade?

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  • Dual Core
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August 13, 2013 1:41:40 PM

My upgrade budget is around $250 but I am not sure if I should rather get a cpu/gpu combo upgrade or just a better gpu for around the same price. This is one example I saw. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite... or just a 7950 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=E.... I currently have a Athlon 7850 Dual Core and a Radeon HD 4850. My main purpose is for gaming. Any suggestion is appreciated.

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August 13, 2013 1:58:13 PM

I think you should get the combo, because if you get the more powerful graphics card your CPU will severely bottleneck it.
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August 14, 2013 12:04:44 PM

Matt Fulcher said:
I think you should get the combo, because if you get the more powerful graphics card your CPU will severely bottleneck it.


Yea that's what my friend said too. I think ill proceed with that route.

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August 14, 2013 12:11:08 PM

agreed especially if that is your budget - no point having a high grade card if its bottle necked by your cpu
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