Should I Upgrade CPU

Mac0418 · Feb 25, 2014

I recently bought a gaming desktop but i think i went to cheap on the cpu, i forked out 700 for the following-
Intel Core i3-4130@3.4

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 64-Bit Edition

4 x 2GB = 8GB DDR3-1333 Gaming Grade Memory Module

500GB 7200RPM Hard Disk Drive

LG Dual Format/Double Layer DVD-RW Slot-Loading Drive

Intel Core Fan

NVIDIA GeForce GT 630 2GB Graphics Card

Should I think about Upgrading my CPU considering I play browser and client based games online.
Graphics quality is great but gaming speed and browser speeds can be slow. Not sure if this is do to internet connectivity or otherwise.

IDontUnderstand · Feb 25, 2014

Did you 'recently' just bought all this with $700? o-o

Beezy · Feb 25, 2014

a very bad 700 dollar build. dual core processor is weak for gaming. GT 630 is a crap gaming GPU too. You could have had an FX 8320 and a GTX 760 for that price..

Mac0418 · Feb 25, 2014

IDontUnderstand :

Yes about a month ago.

Mac0418 · Feb 25, 2014

Beezy :

So do you think I should upgrade my CPU? the graphics quality looks good so not worried about that.

JOOK-D · Feb 25, 2014

The 4130 is more capable as a CPU than a GT 630 is as a GPU. I think the GPU could do with an upgrade. Then again, if you're just playing browser games it might not be an issue. I'm honestly surprised someone would sell that build for $700, it's very low spec for the price.

It's always worth checking your internet speed: http://www.speedtest.net/

IDontUnderstand · Feb 25, 2014

Well I think we're just more concerned about if you can return what you bought and re-purchase the whole system, because you really could've got so much more for what you paid.

computervegan · Feb 25, 2014

Hang on a minute, the CPU isn't that bad considering its the new haswell you aren't getting much better for the price. That being said they are right about the GPU and the rest of the system, I think you have spent way to much on this one...

Markkk · Feb 25, 2014

The system spec you have listed is an entry gaming rig, it is fairly well balanced

Weakest Component is GFX - a simple upgrade of your GFX will improve you gaming experience
Min of GT 640 or GTX 650 or better depending on your budget
An upgrade in Processor to say I5 will help with games like BF3, Sim City which better utilize more cores

Mac0418 · Feb 25, 2014

Thanks everyone, and no unfortunately I cannot return it. Ill look into getting and I7 CPU and think about upgrading GPU again thanks all.

Beezy · Feb 25, 2014

don't bother with an i7, go with an i5 and a gtx 650 or higher if you play graphically demanding games. RAM is fine, assuming the power supply can handle it all

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