Upgrade PSU or CPU?

lukegabriel7.lr

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Current Setup:
CPU: AMD A8-6600K
MoBo: A88x-G45 Gaming (MS-7900)
GPU: Gigabyte Windforce OC GTX 1050 TI 4 GB
PSU: Thermaltake 600W
RAM: 2X4 8 GB DDR3

So I am planning to use this for PUBG. The thing is with a tight budget from saving up money for either PSU or completely new setup with a new CPU and MoBo, I was wondering what is the best option here? Save up for a new CPU (FX 4300) and MoBo, or get a new PSU that can handle both my CPU and my GPU as of right now?

I really wanna upgrade my PSU since it's not the best quality, and I don't want to overuse my GPU, cause it might die quicker I'm guessing lol.

(PS, I am okay with 45 FPS in PUBG lol.)

-Luke
 

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Whatever you do, DON'T buy an FX-anything CPU. Obsolete CPUs on obsolete platform with no future that get massively outperformed by Ryzen in most cases. If you can't afford upgrading to Ryzen, then wait until you can.
 


Have to agree there.

Avoid FX, it's almost a hardware trap now. I think you should keep your current CPU and get a better PSU. Some good recommendations have already been made, I'd like to add that the Seasonic S12II 520 W, the Corsair CX 2017 edition, and the Corsair CXM series are also fine for your build.