Should I upgrade my GPU or CPU first?

ValourOnPC · Oct 30, 2016

I currently have a GTX 750 Ti and an FX-4300 on my pc and their both getting pretty outdated. I want to upgrade my pc but I don't know which one is worth to upgrade first. I'm on a pretty limited budget. So should I get a new gpu or a new cpu? And any suggestions what to buy?

heavyartillary9 · Oct 30, 2016

hmm, i would wait for amd zen to come out to get a cpu, so you can get a gpu then do cpu later, or you can just wait for zen and buildup a nice budget for one

Nathan Bumgarner · Oct 30, 2016

Well how limited is your budget? you can get a processor cheaper than gpu

ValourOnPC · Oct 30, 2016

Nathan Bumgarner :

CorsairSSC · Oct 30, 2016

I wouldn't recommend updating to Zen for two reasons:
-you would need a new motherboard along with a new CPU
-the GPU would be even more out of date

The FX 4300, being a quad-core can still pull some weight. Overclock it if you have the proper cooling. For $200 I recommend getting the RX 470 or a 1050 Ti and let the GPU carry the weight of the system for a while.

heavyartillary9 · Oct 30, 2016

yes, he will need a new mobo no matter what, the fx series is old, even 8350's are struggling with any new game. but it depends on how fast he wants to get stuff

Multipack · Oct 30, 2016

The FX 4300 is equivalent to an i3 6100 which is enough for avergae gaming, and I would upgrade the GPU personally, as your CPU could handle it for now. No point getting a new CPU that would be partly idle. Ideally upgrade both though, as the FX 4300 is not exactly great.

Zerk2012 · Oct 30, 2016

Multipack :

NO NO NO NO the FX 4300 = nothing Intel offers.

heavyartillary9 · Oct 30, 2016

even if you oc the absolute crap out of an 8350 it might be able to change blows with a 6100

Nathan Bumgarner · Oct 30, 2016

yeah honestly man I would hold off on any upgrade right now. Save up a little more and hit it all at once. even if you have to wait 6 months or so. How much ram are you working with? What are you trying to play?

Multipack · Oct 30, 2016

I meant in as much as it's effectively a 3.8GHz dual core with HT. Obviously Intel Skylake chips are far better (that's a no brainer), but AMD chips are not as dreadful as everyone makes out and only really fail to compete at the very high end. Upgrade the GPU..

heavyartillary9 · Oct 30, 2016

i love amd, but when it comes to the fx series, it wasnt great when it came out, and it hasnt got any better

Multipack · Oct 30, 2016

heavyartillary9 :

Yeah don't get me wrong I wouldn't use AMD CPU/APU's anymore lol but they have enough in the tank to know how to make mid-range processors. It's only when you compare flagship technology that the cracks really appear, plus you can OC them until they glow white hot! I agree they aren't great though... but neither is a 750Ti.

Zerk2012 · Oct 30, 2016

Multipack :

Still wrong skylake gave very little performance increase. For gaming I would take a i3 4360/70 and mop the floor with a FX 4300
The bad thing is he has a bad processor and video card for gaming.

Multipack · Oct 30, 2016

Zerk2012 :

Obviously, an i3 4360 is three times the price of an FX 4300.. I didn't say Skylake was markedly better than Haswell, I agree with you it isn't. You are taking what I say out of context. Any better CPU would be wasted with a 750.

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