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Bottleneck?

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Okay, first of all, Im new here so I would just like to say hello to the community, I intend to be on here more as I have recently acquired an interest in hardware.

Now on topic my system is as follows:

CPU: AMD Phenom II X6 1045T (2.7GHz)
Mobo: AMD 780G but as it is a dell pre-built so overclocking is not an option :( 
RAM: 8GB 1333Mhz
GPU: AMD RADEON HD 7770
HDD: 1TB 7200 RPM
Chasis: Dell XPS 7100 Case

I know there is more I can find out, but Im a bit rushed for time at the moment. Anyway, the question I would like to know is: what is the bottleneck, the CPU or the graphics card?

Thanks in advance, any replies appreciated.
Chris

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upgrade cpu will cost you new mobo, new OS, sometimes new RAM....

personally i will get 7870 (close to 7950 performance) and make sure your PSU is decent, if not, get this XFX 550 or corsair 500 v2

games are mostly GPU dependand, cpu is only requirement as long as it is not bottlenecking
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