Change CPU or GPU?

Bayeyo · Mar 12, 2014

Hey, umm this is my first built and i really need the help or someone can tell me what do i need to upgrade for later on, I only use it for gaming but i want max settings or high for 50-above fps.
My Specs:
FX 6100
EVGA GTX 760 OC
2x 4gb Kingstone 1333mhz
Gigabyte 78lmt-usb3 Motherboard
240gb ssd Sandisk (boot)
1.5 TB WD
650 watts PSU.
I've got 2 different opinions from my friends.
1. Change my CPU to a FX 8350
2. Add another gtx 760 to make it SLI. Please help and thanks for your time

AshyCFC · Mar 12, 2014

FX-8320 + Nice cooler

or FX-8350 + Nice cooler as stock one sucks.

SLI would require a new mobo as well.

tcb1005 · Mar 12, 2014

Will you please list the brand of PSU you have?

Bayeyo · Mar 12, 2014

AshyCFC :

So its my cpu right? i already got a Corsair water cooler just in case. It keeps my cpu under 20*C

Bayeyo · Mar 12, 2014

tcb1005 :

Solid Gear

tcb1005 · Mar 12, 2014

That is a PSU failure waiting to happen! You need to replace it with something like this. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151132

AshyCFC · Mar 12, 2014

That's a pretty POOR psu, I would replace.

caj · Mar 12, 2014

cpu change to fx 8350. btw what resolution are you gaming on? im assuming 1080p

Bayeyo · Mar 12, 2014

tcb1005 :

I thought so too, in my previous problems i changes 4 hard drives because they were clicking or they dissapeared randomly while playing or something. When i borrowed my friend psu it stopped. Maybe it wasn't giving the amout of power needed :/

Wisecracker · Mar 12, 2014

Only the latest version of that motherboard supports 8-core Piledrivers.

Better check your revision number before you start spending a lot of money on stuff ... and it is not really a CrossFire/SLI motherboard

tcb1005 · Mar 12, 2014

Other than your PSU, your GPU and CPU aren't bad. If I had to replace one though, it would be your CPU.

AshyCFC · Mar 12, 2014

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013

much nicer.

Bayeyo · Mar 12, 2014

AshyCFC :

What Mobo would you recommend me? im new at this...

Bayeyo · Mar 12, 2014

Wisecracker :

What Mobo would you recommend me?

AshyCFC · Mar 12, 2014

Hi, If you're looking at SLI I'd look at a 990fx chipset mobo such as these ASUS or Gigabyte

http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3894#ov

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/M5A99X_EVO_R20/

If you post where you're from, I'll have a look as well.

Get a new PSU before mobo/SLI though for sure.

Wisecracker · Mar 13, 2014

We need a budget

...

AMD FX-8320 Vishera AM3+ bundled with a Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 AM3+: $277 before $10 rebate

There is an FX-6300 Combo with the -UD3 for $239 before rebate if you need to free up some extra cash.

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