Im looking to upgrade my CPU

aleksam · Jun 30, 2014

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?

Guest · Jun 30, 2014

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

seogoat · Jun 30, 2014

Here: best graphics cards for the money 2014: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107.html

aleksam · Jun 30, 2014

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..

logainofhades · Jun 30, 2014

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.

Guest · Jun 30, 2014

aleksam :

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-overclock,3106-5.html
You'll see the i5-3350 is a top tier CPU.

Now look at the GPU Hierachy.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html
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.

Guest · Jun 30, 2014

I think you'll see more of a boost, more bang for your buck, going with a new GPU over a new CPU.

aleksam · Jul 1, 2014

logainofhades :

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?

Rationale · Jul 1, 2014

aleksam :

logainofhades :

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.

Guest · Jul 1, 2014

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=N82E16814127751&cm_re=gtx_770-_-14-127-751-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130946&cm_re=gtx_770-_-14-130-946-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130949&cm_re=gtx_760-_-14-130-949-_-Product
A pair of the above GTX 760 4GB cards in SLI would be pretty sweet.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121775&cm_re=gtx_760-_-14-121-775-_-Product
If I was going for a single GTX 760 this would probably be it.

It's personal preference really.

logainofhades · Jul 1, 2014

aleksam :

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.

Search

Im looking to upgrade my CPU

aleksam

Honorable

Guest

Guest

Guest

seogoat

Distinguished

aleksam

Honorable

logainofhades

Titan

Guest

Guest

Guest

Guest

aleksam

Honorable

Rationale

Admirable

Guest

Guest

logainofhades

Titan

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page