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Use more money on CPU or GPU?
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DeadGraphics
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GPU is the answer. However don't go crazy like a GTX 780ti for your GPU and then like an Intel Celeron for your CPU, Or the other way around so like an intel i7 5960x 8 core $1000 CPU and then get someting like a GT 610 which is cheap these days You want a balanced build for your budget. Speaking of budget if you tell me your budget if you are building a gaming PC and I can help you with picking the parts
gamer1357
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GPU always. Since its the most important part you should spend more on the gpu. However that doesn't mean that you should get a bad cpu, the system needs to he balanced. Whats your budget. It depends on how much you want to spend.
As a general rule I would say 1/3 of the money toward the cpu and 2/3 toward the gpu. Things change when you reach both extreme ends of a budget.
As a general rule I would say 1/3 of the money toward the cpu and 2/3 toward the gpu. Things change when you reach both extreme ends of a budget.
dextermat
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Depends on the games : BF4 is cpu intensive, so for that game, the cpu is more important than the gpu although you still need a descent cpu. It also depends on the quality of image you want. If you have a cheap GPU, you will get low/medium setting.
Tradesman1
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Need a balance, want a strong CPU that will last awhile, as the GPU is more likely to be looked at as lacking down the road and getting upgraded
Goodeggray
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I would definitely recommend looking up some gaming PC builds for your price range. Generally speaking, and especially for gaming purposes, more money should go towards a good GPU.
Now, depending on the type of games you intend on playing, the price of a GPU suitable for your needs will change a bit.
For very graphically demanding games, such as First Person Shooters, definitely don't cheap out here. I'd say you'd want to spend at least $200 or $250 on your graphics card.
If you intend on playing less demanding games, such as Minecraft or WoW, you could definately get away with spending about $150, with $120 being the absolute least.
The CPU is definitely still important, but for gaming, throw more money into a nice GPU. And if you're looking to get a good CPU for a bit cheaper, look at AMD's FX Series.
Good luck with your build!
BCCowbellGuy
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Gotta agree with the majority here. Typically, the GPU is where you'll notice the most bang for your buck and is also normally a bottleneck. That being said, there are certainly games out there that are more CPU intensive. I'd look up some benchmarks if I were you. They can tell a lot about differences between graphics cards at least (Google should give you a plethora of results). If you know what you want to spend on the GPU you can take a look at this article as well (updated each month, but keep in mind stores change prices frequently, and aren't always reflected in the graphs). But again, don't completely neglect a CPU either.
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