Should i buy a new graphics card or a new processor?

AragandiaLP

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Dec 25, 2016
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Hello guys,
i´ve got a little problem i want to upgrade my computer but i can´t upgrade the CPU and the GPU at the same time. Which setup would you guys prefer?

I´ve got i5-4440 with 3.1Ghz and a Zotac GeForce 750Ti, i altough got 16gb DDR3 RAM.

I could buy an i7-4470K or an i7-4490K and i don´t need a new Motherboard.
Or i buy an i7-6600K with a new Mainboard and DDR4 RAM (BTW i want to overclock the CPU).
Or would you recommend to buy 1060/1070 first?


 
Solution
The i5 4460 is not a weak processor, but your graphics card is relatively. Get the GTX 1070 first, it would be a much larger difference than the processor upgrade first.

Abnormally Skilled

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Feb 15, 2016
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You should ask yourself:
1.What resolution am I playing at?(If 1080p get gtx 1060,if 1440p or higher get the 1070)
2.Do I need fast video editing times?(if yes get i7 4790k and the 1060/1070 from the previous question)
3.Should I focus on productivity,gaming? (Productivity=i7 and gpu from the 1st question)(Gaming=i5 6600k and gpu from the 1st question)
3.1Can my budget afford productivity setup?If not go with i5 6600k and gpu u chose from the 1st question)
4.DO I KNOW HOW TO OVERCLOCK.If not get i5 6500 if gaming only or i7 4790 if editing videos etc.

I would recommend you get the Graphics card first.
If you plan on getting a 1440p monitor in the near future then get the 1070.
That's all I hope I helped you decide.