CPU or GPU upgrade first?

Louis Helyes · Nov 29, 2016

First of all, system specs:
CPU: AMD FX4100 3.6GHz
GPU: Asus GTS 450 1GB
Motherboard: asus m5a78l m lx v2
RAM: 8GB DDR3
PSU: Random unbranded 630W

Secondly, at christmas, i am planning to upgrade, i am moving to Intel therefore planning to get an Intel i3 6100, with this i will obviously need to upgrade mother board and RAM, but i am also planning to get a 1050ti. Therefore what should i upgrade first. E.G If i get a CPU for Christmas i will get a new GPU in July for my birthday therefore what should i upgrade first until July? My CPU or GPU.
Thanks

henry28 · Nov 29, 2016

i would say the gpu first, you will get a better performance increase comparing upgrading the cpu.

clarkjd · Nov 29, 2016

If this is a gaming rig, then henry28 is correct. If it is used for anything other than gaming, then you might see better returns from the CPU upgrade. it all depends on what you do with your system. As always, YMMV.

edit: typo

clarkjd · Nov 29, 2016

Also consider getting a quality PSU first. A good quality 500 watt unit should be enough to run your existing rig. "Random, unbranded 630 watt" sounds like a disaster waiting to happen!

Trafalgar747 · Nov 29, 2016

I would say get a high quality and affordable powe supply first.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($46.97 @ Newegg)
Total: $46.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-29 17:17 EST-0500

Next get the graphics card over the platform upgrade for sure, and FX 4100+A GTX1060/RX470/RX480 would give alot better performance compared to a i3 6100+GTS 450, and by the time your birthday comes, intel 7th gen processor will be out and easily accesible. The 7th gen i3 would be a decent difference than the i3 6100.

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