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June 30, 2014 7:27:02 AM

Well, as the titles suggests im looking to buy a new CPU for my PC.
As it sits i play the newer games at medium-high quality at around 30-40 fps. (Some i have to put at low like Watch Dogs).
My current build is : I5-3350p, 8gigs of RAM, B75-D3V Gigabyte mobo, and a gtx 650TI boost with 2 gigs.
Is upgrading my CPU to something like i5-4670k going to change things, or am i just dropping frames because i need a new computer overral?

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June 30, 2014 7:42:11 AM

The CPU isn't your problem, your GPU is. Get a new GPU, leave the CPU alone, it's fine.
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June 30, 2014 8:10:03 AM

sprinter461 said:
The CPU isn't your problem, your GPU is. Get a new GPU, leave the CPU alone, it's fine.

Are you sure it's GPU that is slowing things down? I mean when i go to canirunit.com it says i would be able to play certain games at reccomended specs if get a new CPU not GPU..
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June 30, 2014 9:54:13 AM

You have a somewhat lower end GPU, yes your GPU is what is holding you back. If you can afford a 4670k and a new motherboard and cooler, so you can overclock, you are better off spending that money on a new GPU like an R9 290.
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June 30, 2014 11:10:48 AM

aleksam said:
sprinter461 said:
The CPU isn't your problem, your GPU is. Get a new GPU, leave the CPU alone, it's fine.

Are you sure it's GPU that is slowing things down? I mean when i go to canirunit.com it says i would be able to play certain games at reccomended specs if get a new CPU not GPU..


An i5-3350p isn't holding you back as much as your GTX 650TI Boost is.

Look at the CPU Hierachy.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-o...
You'll see the i5-3350 is a top tier CPU.

Now look at the GPU Hierachy.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-car...
You'll see the GTX 650TI Boost is in the 8th Tier on the Intel side.

You have a fairly high end CPU, with a low end/entry level GPU for gaming.
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June 30, 2014 11:11:42 AM

I think you'll see more of a boost, more bang for your buck, going with a new GPU over a new CPU.
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July 1, 2014 1:05:29 AM

logainofhades said:
You have a somewhat lower end GPU, yes your GPU is what is holding you back. If you can afford a 4670k and a new motherboard and cooler, so you can overclock, you are better off spending that money on a new GPU like an R9 290.

I cant afford a R9 290, its like 500$, twice as much what i intended in the 1st place.
Any suggestions for a 250$-300$ graphics card that will do the job?
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July 1, 2014 1:12:11 AM

aleksam said:
logainofhades said:
You have a somewhat lower end GPU, yes your GPU is what is holding you back. If you can afford a 4670k and a new motherboard and cooler, so you can overclock, you are better off spending that money on a new GPU like an R9 290.

I cant afford a R9 290, its like 500$, twice as much what i intended in the 1st place.
Any suggestions for a 250$-300$ graphics card that will do the job?


A GTX 760 or an R9 280 would be good.
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July 1, 2014 5:22:56 AM

Me personally, I'd go for a GTX 770. Admittedly I prefer Intel/Nvidia. I have a GTX 780Ti is my personal rig and absolutely LOVE the card!

A GTX 770 puts you in the $330 - $350 range. A good GTX 770, and the option to add a second one in SLI later on if need be, is nice.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
A pair of the above GTX 760 4GB cards in SLI would be pretty sweet.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
If I was going for a single GTX 760 this would probably be it.

It's personal preference really.
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July 1, 2014 6:37:41 AM

aleksam said:
logainofhades said:
You have a somewhat lower end GPU, yes your GPU is what is holding you back. If you can afford a 4670k and a new motherboard and cooler, so you can overclock, you are better off spending that money on a new GPU like an R9 290.

I cant afford a R9 290, its like 500$, twice as much what i intended in the 1st place.
Any suggestions for a 250$-300$ graphics card that will do the job?


Must be the consequence of where you live then. A 4670k, good motherboard, and cooler, would cost about the same as an R9 290 almost here. An R9 280x is a good card to go with, if you can fine one that meets your budget. Or even an HD 7970. Same card essentially.
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