Gpu or CPU

[joelk2]

so...

currently running

I5 4670K (doesnt overclock no matter what i try)
16gb ddr3
MATX mobo
780ti

if i upgrade my gpu to something like the 5700 it will get bottlenecked by the cpu.

if i upgrade cpu (id need mobo and ram) but it would cost approx the same price as the gpu upgrade. but then i wouldnt be able to upgrade gpu.

which would you go for?

 

[Minibiker]

I'm guessing you use it for gaming? What kind of games are playing? Could get away with running the 780Ti for a bit and upgrade the system to DDR4

 

[Len Dananey]

Getting away from the i5 wouldn't be a bad move tbh.

 

[joelk2]

Play anything from counter strike and hearthstone to overwatch, gears 5 and soon, modern warfare.

Do you guys think the CPU route would be better then? Would a 2600 be a good enough upgrade or would I need to go 3600?

Only 1080p gaming but 144hz monitor.

 

[tamzzy]

simple answer would be to get a 4770k/4790k and a 1080ti as well on the members market
last few 1080ti went from £300-390

 

[joelk2]

simple answer would be to get a 4770k/4790k and a 1080ti as well on the members market
last few 1080ti went from £300-390

Wouldn't go for a 1080ti when I can get a 5700 new for sub 300.

 

[tamzzy]

except that a 1080ti is 30% faster than a 5700...

 

[joelk2]

except that a 1080ti is 30% faster than a 5700...

Yeah I agree but Also more expensive 2nd hand than a GPU more than capable of 1080p gaming.

The main question here is more to do with wether it's better to upgrade CPU first or gou

 

[tamzzy]

The main question here is more to do with wether it's better to upgrade CPU first or gou

Both. With a budget of £300...
Vega 56 for <£200 on the MM, is about 15% slower than the 5700...
And a 4790k for £100, and you can sell your 4670k for ~£40-50

 

[EdwardTeach]

Upgrading your gpu will still make a massive difference.

 

[EssexBoy]

I had that cpu @ 4.5 with a 1080ti and it held my card back.

 

[joelk2]

I had that cpu @ 4.5 with a 1080ti and it held my card back.

the 4670k or 4770?

 

[joelk2]

Upgrading your gpu will still make a massive difference.

more of a difference than cpu?

 

[EssexBoy]

4670k but the 4770 won't be much better tbh time to move on imo.

 

[joelk2]

4670k but the 4770 won't be much better tbh time to move on imo.

yeah thats my concern i think.

is the 2600 enough or is that just old hat now?

 

[EssexBoy]

I would go with the 3000 series as much better for gaming.

 

[EdwardTeach]

more of a difference than cpu?

The gpu almost invariably makes a bigger difference.