Hello guys this is my first post and I hope I can get some help.
I am on a $350 budget and I want to upgrade my cpu, motherboard, and ram to make my computer better for 3d modeling/rendering (hobby). I currently have a Phenom ii x4 945 and 4 gigs of ram, with an am2+/am3 motherboard. This is what I am considering:
Upgrade 1
CPU - AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor
Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3
Memory - G.Skill Ares Series 8GB 1600
This comes up to $242.27 from Newegg
Concerning this arrangement would it be worth it to purchase 16 gb instead of 8 gb or should I instead purchase an Fx-8320? Which would be the biggest performance increase?
Ooor.. Is this arrangement better for my 3d modeling/rendering needs?
Upgrade 2
CPU - Intel Core i5-4670 Haswell 3.4GHz
Motherboard - MSI H81M-P33 LGA 1150
Memory - G.Skill Ares Series 8GB 1600
Which comes up to $332.97 from Newegg
Thanks in advance for any advice anyone can give me. I also apologize if I have posted in the wrong section.
I am on a $350 budget and I want to upgrade my cpu, motherboard, and ram to make my computer better for 3d modeling/rendering (hobby). I currently have a Phenom ii x4 945 and 4 gigs of ram, with an am2+/am3 motherboard. This is what I am considering:
Upgrade 1
CPU - AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor
Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3
Memory - G.Skill Ares Series 8GB 1600
This comes up to $242.27 from Newegg
Concerning this arrangement would it be worth it to purchase 16 gb instead of 8 gb or should I instead purchase an Fx-8320? Which would be the biggest performance increase?
Ooor.. Is this arrangement better for my 3d modeling/rendering needs?
Upgrade 2
CPU - Intel Core i5-4670 Haswell 3.4GHz
Motherboard - MSI H81M-P33 LGA 1150
Memory - G.Skill Ares Series 8GB 1600
Which comes up to $332.97 from Newegg
Thanks in advance for any advice anyone can give me. I also apologize if I have posted in the wrong section.