Invest in a GPU or CPU

[Guest]

Right now I am running an AMD fx-4170 and the Radeon HD 7850. I was wondering if I should invest in a CPU or GPU for my next upgrade.

 

[vrumor]

CPU.

 

[plasmaj12345]

CPU, as the current CPU would bottleneck a better GPU. For the socket you are running, get an FX 6300 or 8350. You can upgrade the GPU later, and the CPU will not bottleneck the later GPU.

 

[kulmnar]

Right now I am running an AMD fx-4170 and the Radeon HD 7850. I was wondering if I should invest in a CPU or GPU for my next upgrade.

Upgrade the cpu to an AMD FX8350 if your motherboard supports it. If so, then you are set for the next 5 years with that CPU

 

[horaciopz]

CPU.

I support what Plasmaj12345 said. Dat name !

Actually, your processor is capable, but you really need a very high overclock and a very good cooling to handle it. Which does not make sense if you can throw 100 bucks on a cooler, you better sell your chip and get a FX8350, with its 4.0ghz at stock will be much better than a FX 4170 at a very high overclock...

 

[Guest]

Thanks guys will be going for the CPU. Does AMD plan on a new CPU series any time soon?

 

[Guest]

I have the ASRock 970 EXTREME3 AM3+ MOBO, I think that can support the fx-8350, right?

 

[plasmaj12345]

I have the ASRock 970 EXTREME3 AM3+ MOBO, I think that can support the fx-8350, right?

Yes, this mobo does support the FX 8350 and is good for some overclocking as well (assuming you buy a good cooler). Also, The piledriver CPU's came out out in October, so they are pretty recent. AMD does not have anything new coming until quarter 4 of this year.

 

[spawnkiller]

CPU and the FX-8350 is a great choice

 

[horaciopz]

I had that mobo for some time, awesome board and very good overclocker for its price, I really recomend you get the FX-8350.