Should i upgrade?

[Dcky]

Currently have an i3-8100 with a gtx 1060 6gb, 16gb ddr4

Is it a good idea to upgrade to an i5-8400 for about £200? Or would it be better to just put the money towards a new gpu, 1070 probably.

I mainly game and use vr, and after getting a 2nd monitor and attempting to run multiple programs, i am noticing some hitches. I was wondering whether a new, 6 core cpu would be a worthwhile upgrade, or not.

Any advice is great

 

[opethdisciple]

What's your budget?

Not liking what I see regarding the 8400. It has a base frequency of 2.8Ghz compared to the 8100 at 3.6GHz. The 8400 doesn't look like a gaming chip. The frequency is too low. Plus it's not a k chip so poor overclocking if any at all.

I think at minimum you should be shooting for the 8600k. I assume this will be a drop in replacement for you? We need to know what mobo you have?

The GPU is fine for the moment depending on your resolution. At 1080p I think your fine.

But your current CPU is a bit of a bottleneck.

Someone else might be able to advise if there is something better compatible with your socket. But i think I'm not far off with the 8600k. (at cheap price points)

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For a better VR experience a more powerful GPU is always beneficial.

But I think the CPU is your bottleneck at the moment.

 

[Avalon]

Currently have an i3-8100 with a gtx 1060 6gb, 16gb ddr4

Is it a good idea to upgrade to an i5-8400 for about £200? Or would it be better to just put the money towards a new gpu, 1070 probably.

I mainly game and use vr, and after getting a 2nd monitor and attempting to run multiple programs, i am noticing some hitches. I was wondering whether a new, 6 core cpu would be a worthwhile upgrade, or not.

Any advice is great

Define 'hitches' and 'multiple programs', also have you confirmed that you are in any way CPU limited or is this purely how you feel?

 

[MaXxBoulton]

To be fair your setup is well balanced You could upgrade ever. I always do gpu first as I feel there is more to be gained from that, but it's just persons choice.

 

[pastymuncher]

What res do you game at and which motherboard do you have?

 

[Chrisc]

the 1060 is a good card, id start with the CPU & MOBO. Are you strictly wanting to stick with intel?