building a budget gaming pc

kimoi7

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Which is better core i5 4440 + r7 260x or fx-6300 + gigabyte gtx660? Thnx in advance.........also which is better for games more cpu power or more gpu power?
 
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The i5 4440 is better than the fx-6300 but the gtx660 is better than r7 260x

GPU is better for gaming.

Source:http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i5-4440-vs-AMD-FX-6300
Source:http://www.hwcompare.com/15495/geforce-gtx-660-vs-radeon-r7-260x/

Lampokosa

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The i5 4440 is better than the fx-6300 but the gtx660 is better than r7 260x

GPU is better for gaming.

Source:http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i5-4440-vs-AMD-FX-6300
Source:http://www.hwcompare.com/15495/geforce-gtx-660-vs-radeon-r7-260x/
 
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AgentTran

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The GPU is better for gaming, so I would say to dump more of your money into the GPU instead.
You should get the FX-6300 and a good CPU cooler, to overclock the 6300.

Then, with the money saved go with a stronger GPU. It will be better in the long run.
If I could ask, what is your budget for this upgrade?

Oh, and if you go against my recommendation would prefer to get the 4440, then I would recommend getting the 4570 instead. It has a small price difference between the two and is a better processor.