Should I upgrade my CPU or GPU first?

arslanshero

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Hi, (dont really know what category i should put this in)
I want to upgrade my PC but i don't know which part i should upgrade first.

i currently have a Core i5 4440 and a GTX 760. Which should i upgrade first?

P.S. I mostly use my PC for gaming, but also use it for Uni work but mainly just word processing and research.
I play all sorts of games, BF1, CS:GO, Tomb Raider, Dota.
 
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I would upgrade the GPU, that 4440 is quite capable CPU.
Suggest getting a 1060 or 1070 unless you have 144hz monitor then 1080

there are also AMD GPU to consider like the RX480 and RX580

arslanshero

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yea do have a 144Hz monitor. But is it really worth shelling out so much more for the 1080?
I thought the jump in performance from a 1070 was not so far..
 
The 1080 will allow you to play a solid 144Hz+ on a 1080P monitor or very close to the same on a 1440P with the details maxed out. It'll also get you a pretty solid 60 FPS on a 4k monitor but your details may have to be tweaked a bit to ensure that solid 60. Game optimization varies greatly.

I just bought a new MSI 1080 Duke and it's a fantastic piece of hardware. Brand new from Newegg for $500 US with Ghost Recon: Wildlands (or For Honor - if that's your thing) and MSI also has the season pass add on for GR (a $40 value) so long as you register your card.
 

arslanshero

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I'm from Indonesia and the graphics cards here are a lot more expensive for some reason (11 million Rupiah for a 1080 which amounts to like US$800+). So I guess I'll just have to save up some more money for a while and get a 1080 if it's really as good as you all say :p