What upgrades should happen first?

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Hey guys,

I've had people tell me different things about what I should upgrade first. Just looking for some other opinions. What is the weakest component in my system that should be replaced first.

Specs:

CPU - i5 4430 @ 3.0Ghz 4c/4t
GPU - MSI gaming X GTX 1060 3GB
RAM 12GB Generic DDR3 1600 MHz (1x 8gb & 1 x 4GB)
SSD - SanDisk SSD Plus 240GB
HDD - 500GB WD Blue RPM unknown
Motherboard - Asus H81M-PLUS Motherboard

Can't wait to hear what you think!

 
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volkgren
Weakest component is possibly RAM if you are running in single-channel. That said it may be a good idea to save your money for a new platform. If you didn't want to swap motherboards, reinstall OS, etc. you could find 2x8GB RAM and i7-4770K or 4790K. Then be good for your next GPU upgrade in another year or two.
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Weakest component is possibly RAM if you are running in single-channel. That said it may be a good idea to save your money for a new platform. If you didn't want to swap motherboards, reinstall OS, etc. you could find 2x8GB RAM and i7-4770K or 4790K. Then be good for your next GPU upgrade in another year or two.
 
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