CPU OR GPU

[torres]

HI this is my Current system
CPU:core 2 duo e4300
RAM: 2GIGS RAM
GPU:MSI R4670 1G
WIN 7

Now should i get a new cpu or a new gpu.I was thinking about the amd phenom x2 560 and motherboard with 4G ram or a Nvidia geforce gtx 460 1g with new PSU.My budget is 3000 RAND and i live in SOUTH-AFRICA.MY RESOLOTION IS 1024x768.

 

[hellwig]

At 1024x768, I would go with a new processor, but look into more cores (or are you hoping to unlock some cores on that 560?). Try a Phenom x3 or x4, or even an Athlon x3 or x4 if the price is a concern (in the U.S., a retail Black-Edition Phenom x4 955 is 50% more expensive than the Black-Edition Phenom x2 560).

Even if you stick with the 560 at 2-cores, it would be better than a GPU upgrade (especially if you upgrade to 4GB of memory). I don't think a GTX 460 would be practical if you only play it at 1024x768 resolution.

 

[rolli59]

I would start with a new monitor! New CPU will give you a more responsive system but the biggest visual improvement you get for gaming would be more real estate.

 

[torres]

Thanks i will get the Amd phenom x2 560 plus 4gig ram.Hopefully in december i will get a new screen and graphics card.

 

[mosox]

If you have 2G DDR2 you can get an AM2+ mobo and AM3 CPU. Better get the Athlon II X4. Anyway more and more games favor more than 2 cores.

 

[torres]

Thanks.But i only got a 450w psu will the amd athlon x4 run on it.

 

[mosox]

If it can run that Phenom II X2 it will run the Athlon II X4 as well. What PSU do you have and what's the budget for the parts?

 

[torres]

The budget is R3000 and it is a no brand psu

 

[mosox]

Your budget is good enough for DDR3:

Asus M4A785TD-V Evo AM3
http://www.prophecy.co.za/asus-m4a785tdv-ddr3-pcie-p-56028.html
Athlon II X4 AM3 Quad-Core 640
http://www.prophecy.co.za/athlon-quadcore-30ghz-p-71889.html
Mushkin 1600MHz DDR3 4GB Silverline Low-Voltage 2x2GB Kit
http://www.prophecy.co.za/mushkin-1600mhz-ddr3-silverline-lowvoltage-2x2gb-99924-p-85471.html

R2873.39

And you can sell your current mobo/CPU/RAM.

 

[torres]

Thanks Appreciate it.