- Dec 26, 2017
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So roughly 4 years ago I bought a custom made, fairly low-spec PC for basic work. Since then, I've taken up some light gaming as a hobby, and now I'm wishing to boost my pc's performance. Originally, I bought the PC for AUD $880, and it had no GPU, an Intel core i3-4300m CPU, and an ASUS H18M-E motherboard. Last year, I added a GeForce GTX 960 (2GB overclock edition) gpu to boost my performance in games. Now, I am looking to upgrade my aging CPU or motherboard, however, I only have the budget to replace one, and even then, not with a high-spec replacement. If you couldn't tell before, I'm in Australia, and my rough budget (can be bent either way by maybe $50) is AUD $150. In addition to gaming, I also do some CAD design, however that is not the absolute topmost priority...
What I would ideally like to know is: to gain the maximum benefit, should I upgrade my CPU or Motherboard?
In your opinion/s, which is more important when it comes to overall performance and benefit?
Also, which one of my current setup is more 'outdated'?
Finally, it would be really appreciated as an extra if you could possibly recommend what you would consider the best motherboard/CPU around my budget range ($150 AUD).
Thanks in advance!
What I would ideally like to know is: to gain the maximum benefit, should I upgrade my CPU or Motherboard?
In your opinion/s, which is more important when it comes to overall performance and benefit?
Also, which one of my current setup is more 'outdated'?
Finally, it would be really appreciated as an extra if you could possibly recommend what you would consider the best motherboard/CPU around my budget range ($150 AUD).
Thanks in advance!
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