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Is my CPU... still good? Should I upgrade

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Hey! I have an AMD FX-8350 8-Core CPU. Works great, just wondering if it would be in my interest to upgrade to something better; or if I need a better GPU. I just want to run all my games at an even 60fps at a good-great graphic quality. Thanks for the help!

 

PC specs: 

CPU: AMD FX-8350 8-Core

GPU: GTX 1060 SSC 6bg

RAM: 16gb

Motherboard: Sabertooth 990FX R2.0

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2 minutes ago, Vic.Z said:

Hey! I have an AMD FX-8350 8-Core CPU. Works great, just wondering if it would be in my interest to upgrade to something better; or if I need a better GPU. I just want to run all my games at an even 60fps at a good-great graphic quality. Thanks for the help!

 

PC specs: 

CPU: AMD FX-8350 8-Core

GPU: GTX 1060 SSC 6bg

RAM: 16gb

Motherboard: Sabertooth 990FX R2.0

I mean the CPU is quite dated but honestly if its doing everything you need and you are happy with the performance you should be fine. That said you probably should upgrade because you won't notice any benefit from getting a better GPU because that CPU will be holding back its performance pretty significantly. I would suggest even something simple like a Ryzen 3 3300X as the single core and multicore performance would be massively improved over what you have.

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4 minutes ago, Vic.Z said:

Hey! I have an AMD FX-8350 8-Core CPU. Works great, just wondering if it would be in my interest to upgrade to something better; or if I need a better GPU. I just want to run all my games at an even 60fps at a good-great graphic quality. Thanks for the help!

 

PC specs: 

CPU: AMD FX-8350 8-Core

GPU: GTX 1060 SSC 6bg

RAM: 16gb

Motherboard: Sabertooth 990FX R2.0

FX CPUs are severely outdated by this point. A Ryzen 5 3600 would more than have you covered. The 1060 may or may not be ok for whatever you want to do.

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I think it's more of a matter of perspective, think of these questions.

 

1. Can I afford to upgrade my hardware?

2. Does it do everything I need it to do?

3. Does it give me any problems?

 

IF the answers to these questions lead you to replacement then so be it if not then don't. Save your money for when you do or for a rainy day.

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