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Computer upgrade question

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k1ll4b3rn3

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I have a R9 270X Vapor-x with an AMD A10-5800k. I was just wondering would it be wiser to upgrade the CPU or GPU first? I have $400 I can spend, and pretty sure it wont be until the end of this month or later until I can have enough to upgrade both. ALSO! If you have a suggestion for the GPU/CPU that would be appreciated as well.
 
what games are you trying to play and at what resolution? Or applications you are trying to use

Do you have a fm2+ motherboard?
 
It's an FM2 regular. I know I need to upgrade the MOBO as well but just wondering what I should upgrade first.
 
You should upgrade your CPU/Motherboard to something different.The only advantage to using that setup is for the onboard graphics. Since you aren't using it then Intel will perform a hell of a lot better with that discrete GPU.

With that said you should be looking at an Intel i5 processor mated with a descent motherboard. Should set you back about $280 for the upgrade. What RAM do you have? Depending on the answer you might be picking up some RAM with the remaining balance.

Also what PSU do you have?
 
I would just upgrade the gpu if you really need to based on what game you want to play.
I don't think steamroller is worth getting a new mobo and cpu.the carizo apu should be out soon enough for that.
 
@skillz I'm currently using DDR3 1600. Do you have a suggestion for Cpu and Mobo? I was looking at the 8370 non E with just a basic AM3+ atx mobo. Would that be necessarily better than an Intel cpu and mobo for the price?
 
k1ll4b3rn3 said:
@skillz I'm currently using DDR3 1600. Do you have a suggestion for Cpu and Mobo? I was looking at the 8370 non E with just a basic AM3+ atx mobo. Would that be necessarily better than an Intel cpu and mobo for the price?
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I would try to get a cheap 4670k and motherboard. Certain games like total war don't run that good on amd when you have a lot of units out on the map.
 
@skillz do the benchmark sites really matter? It says the 8370 has considerably more benchmarks than the 4690k
 
k1ll4b3rn3 said:
@skillz do the benchmark sites really matter? It says the 8370 has considerably more benchmarks than the 4690k
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Synthetic benchmarks are basically more or less useless. When Skillz said the 4670K is faster, he's looking at real world benchmarks like actual games and programs, not synthetic bullshit.

So I also support Skillz' recommendations.
 
Dangman said:
Synthetic benchmarks are basically more or less useless. When Skillz said the 4670K is faster, he's looking at real world benchmarks like actual games and programs, not synthetic bullshit.

So I also support Skillz' recommendations.
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Ahh gotcha. Thanks so much for the advice :)
 
What about used options? I got a z87 mobo and 4770k for a bit over $300... you could probably get the majority of your upgrades out of that $400 unless you hit the current gen gear. I'd definitely go Intel though if you're replacing the board. I was an AMD fanatic for years, but they're just not competitive anymore. IMHO, YMMV and all that of course! Good luck... and above all, have some fun with it.
 
@alembic Damn man I wish I got a deal like that. I actually bought an i5-4670K and a z87 Asus Pro mobo off of another HF user for $240.
 
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