Whats the best upgrade option for my PC?

WillemHD · Dec 6, 2013

So im looking for the upgrade which will impact my PC the most for gaming power. So, in question, the HD 7770 GPU, or an FX 4300 Processor. If someone could tell me what would maker my pc more powerful for gameplay that'd be great! (And yes, I know, my current PC isn't that good for gaming)

My Specs:
MoBo - Gigabyte 78LMT-S2p Ultra Durable Am3+
GPU - HD 6450 1GB
CPU - AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 270 Processor 3.4ghz

Obviously if i can afford both ill get them, but I was just wondering which will benefit my PC more
Thanks!

jay_nar2012 · Dec 6, 2013

Well they will both benefit your PC, mainly the GPU will increase gaming performance more but it will be bottlenecked a bit by the athlon.

WillemHD · Dec 6, 2013

jay_nar2012 :

Hmm. Interesting, so just benchmarking here. I can currently run BF3 on lowest possible settings at 640xwhatever (as i said, not great) No point trying BF4. With the HD 7770 would i be able to play it at for example higher resolutions with higher antialiasing etc, but things that require CPU power will have to be on low still, and likewise with the FX 4300?

jay_nar2012 · Dec 6, 2013

In a sense, yes.

The 6450 isn't a gaming card, i mean you can but it won't work well.

I think you should try getting the 7770 first and trial things without anti aliasing on as that will surely decrease your frames.

logainofhades · Dec 6, 2013

Both need upgraded, but get the GPU first. The 6450 isn't even a gaming card. It is more designed for home theater PC use. After that, save up and get an FX 6300.

WillemHD · Dec 6, 2013

logainofhades :

An fx 6300 will fit my board? Are you sure?

jay_nar2012 · Dec 6, 2013

here is your CPU support list http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=3833

WillemHD · Dec 6, 2013

jay_nar2012 :

ah thankyou! Im bad with PC parts as you can already tell :s which motherboard on that list is the best for gaming? because as i recall more ghz doesnt necessarily mean more power.

jay_nar2012 · Dec 6, 2013

Do you know what revision your motherboard is?

jay_nar2012 · Dec 6, 2013

If not then download CPU-Z and it should tell you in the 'mainboard' tab...

http://www.cpuid.com/downloads/cpu-z/1.67-setup-en.exe

WillemHD · Dec 6, 2013

Where abouts on my actual motherboard is it, i tried checking my PCI but nothing over there?

jay_nar2012 · Dec 6, 2013

read my last message, im not sure where it would say it on the actual board.

You would probably have to look around the board.

WillemHD · Dec 6, 2013

ah sorry, when i posted the reply i hadnt recieved that. Im downloadign it now.

WillemHD · Dec 6, 2013

in mainboard all i see is "rev." = 0

jay_nar2012 · Dec 6, 2013

it should say the rev of the main board opposite the model

WillemHD · Dec 6, 2013

that slot is empty....

jay_nar2012 · Dec 6, 2013

well thats irritating lol..

I looked on the gigabyte website, the rev no is apparently above a pci slot next to MADE IN TAIPEI

WillemHD · Dec 6, 2013

thanks! It says rev.50?

jay_nar2012 · Dec 6, 2013

Well from the CPU support list, the FX 4300 (quad core), FX-6300 (hex core) and FX- 8300 (octa core) would be an improvment, i think the FX 8300 is around the same price as the fx 6100 so if you saved up for the fx 8300, you would actually save money in the long run as you wouldn't have to upgrade again to get more performance out of the same board.

Plus it would allow you to play many more games than a Athlon x2.

logainofhades · Dec 6, 2013

FX 8300 is an OEM only CPU. I have not seen one in retail, ever.

jay_nar2012 · Dec 6, 2013

Well, the fx 8320 should work aswell.

He/she could probably find one on ebay or something lol

WillemHD · Dec 6, 2013

Alright, thanks dude! Ill definatly be getting that then!

Also, the HD 7770 which i believe is compatible with my board, is it?

logainofhades · Dec 6, 2013

Yes it is.

WillemHD · Dec 6, 2013

Nice! Thanks for your time both of you! Words cannot describe how thankful I am!

logainofhades · Dec 6, 2013

jay_nar2012 :

Their board only accepts 95w FX chips. FX 6300 is the limit unless they can magically find an FX 8300.

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